Marvel Rivals Season 8: Sins of Alchemax is about to launch, bringing a fresh wave of content to the game. You can expect Devil Dinosaur to join the roster as a playable hero, along with new bundles and a full Season 8 Battle Pass.
You will also see a detailed roadmap outlining key dates and upcoming additions. This season focuses on expanding your options with new rewards, gameplay updates, and themed content tied to the Alchemax storyline.
Marvel Rivals Season 8 roadmap
Season 8: Sins of Alchemax runs from May 15 to July 17, 2026, with Season 8.5 launching on June 12. You gain access to new heroes, maps, events, and a full cosmetic lineup across the schedule.
Launch Day – May 15
You can play Devil Dinosaur starting day one. The season also introduces the Project: Heroic Age Battle Pass, which lets you unlock themed rewards as you progress.
Available at launch:
- Devil Dinosaur – Chrono-Armor Dash costume
- Deadpool – King of Monsters costume
- Hulk – Infinity Hulk costume
- New accessories
- Devil Dino Hide and Seek event (earn Units, Chrono Tokens, and gallery cards)
Weekly Content Schedule
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| May 22 | Peni Parker – Esu College Life, Daredevil – Shadowed Start, Savage Adventures event |
| May 29 | Alchemax Headquarters map, Black Cat – Formula R, Wolverine – Corporate Raiders |
| June 5 | Iron Man – Iron Samurai, Mantis – Esu College Life |
| June 12 | Season 8.5 update |
You explore the Alchemax Headquarters map starting May 29, expanding competitive and casual match variety. The update cadence keeps new cosmetics and limited-time activities rotating in weekly.
Season 8.5 continues the seasonal rollout on June 12, extending content updates through mid-July. This structure lets you plan Battle Pass progression, event participation, and cosmetic purchases around fixed release dates.
Marvel Rivals Season 8 release date
You can jump into Season 8 on May 15, 2026. The update goes live at 2 a.m. PT, which converts to 5 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. UTC, so plan your schedule accordingly if you want to log in at launch.
Here is the full global rollout schedule:
| Time Zone | Launch Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 2 a.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 3 a.m. |
| Central Time (CT) | 4 a.m. |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 5 a.m. |
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 9 a.m. |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 10 a.m. |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 11 a.m. |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 5 p.m. |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 6 p.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 7 p.m. |
You can expect servers to update simultaneously worldwide, with access unlocking once maintenance concludes in your region.
Marvel Rivals Season 8 Battle Pass
Season 8 introduces a fresh reward track that expands your cosmetic options and in-game resources.
You can unlock new costumes for Captain America, Gambit, Human Torch, Jeff, Magneto, Mantis, Rogue, and Thor as you progress through tiers. Each outfit adds a distinct visual style tied to the season’s theme.
Beyond skins, the pass includes:
- Emotes
- Sprays
- Nameplates
- Units
- Lattice
- Additional cosmetic items
You earn these rewards by advancing through the Battle Pass levels during the season’s active period.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 release date
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Season 8.5 Launch | June 12 |
You can jump into Season 8.5 on June 12, as confirmed by NetEase in the official roadmap.
