Seasonal updates are the main highlight of Marvel Rivals, and the upcoming mid-season update promises to be one of the most anticipated. Season 7.5, titled “The Hunt Begins,” continues the current storyline in New York and adds a popular anti-hero to the game.
Season 7 started on March 20, 2026, introducing White Fox as a Strategist. Now, Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) is taking the stage, joining the list of playable heroes and bringing her unique chaos to Marvel Rivals.
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Release Date and Time of Marvel Rivals Season 7.5
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Season 7.5 in Marvel Rivals will be released on April 17, 2026. The update, as usual, will be launched simultaneously worldwide. The patch will be available at approximately 09:00 UTC.
However, it’s worth noting that the 09:00 UTC mark is not the start of the game, but rather the beginning of server maintenance. This usually lasts from three to four hours. Only after its completion will the servers start to come back online gradually, and players will be able to download the update and access the new content.
Release Time of Season 7.5 by Region
Here’s when the update will be available for play in different parts of the world:
Region
Release Time
Time Zone
Los Angeles
3:00
PT
Chicago
4:00
CT
New York
6:00
ET
São Paulo
7:00
BRT
London
11:00
BST
Paris
12:00
CEST
Beijing
18:00
CST
Seoul
19:00
KST
Tokyo
19:00
JST
Sydney
20:00
AET
Auckland
22:00
NZST
What We Know About Season 7.5
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Season 7.5 is a classic mid-season update. Its main star will be Black Cat (Felicia Hardy). Her addition follows the established pattern, where the second hero appears in the middle of the season to refresh the game’s meta.
With the arrival of Black Cat and other new content, players will have a compelling reason to return to the game or continue playing until the end of the season, which is scheduled for May 22.
