- The Hood will likely join Marvel Rivals in Season 9.
- His arrival has been teased in a Marvel Rivals Infinity comic, the Lower Manhattan map, and the Apocalypse gallery card.
- According to leaks, The Hood is expected to be a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals.
Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood, looks all set to join the Marvel Rivals roster. After being teased in the Infinity comics line, the character has now received an easter egg within the game itself. Despite this, the devs are still withholding official information about the hero’s release date, kit, and more. So if you’re looking for an early scoop, here’s everything we know about The Hood in Marvel Rivals so far.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on June 11, 2026, to include the latest leaks about The Hood.
Marvel Rivals The Hood Release Date Speculation
The Hood will likely join the Marvel Rivals hero roster in Season 9, which is arriving on July 10, 2026. Characters teased via maps and lore drops are rarely added to the game immediately. For example, both Blade and Deadpool were teased via lore mentions for months before NetEase finally added them to the Marvel Rivals roster.
The Hood will almost certainly follow this pattern, especially since Cyclops has already been confirmed as the Season 8.5 hero. As for the teasers in question, Parker Robbins was first hinted at on the cover of Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic #43. On the cover, you can spot The Hood’s silhouette reflected on the ground.
A more direct tease was showcased in the Lower Manhattan map trailer, where The Hood’s unmistakable cape was on full display. A character wearing this very same cape was once again spotted in the new Apocalypse gallery card. The description of the gallery card mentioned “A man wearing the cloak of Oblivion,” who is none other than The Hood. Alongside Hood, Jubilee is also teased to join the hero roster in the new gallery card.
Moreover, the fan-favorite villain has been on the Marvel Rivals leaked characters list for ages, as leakers datamined his potential kit back in early 2025.
Marvel Rivals The Hood Leaked Abilities
According to leaks, The Hood will be a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. At the heart of his kit will be Dual Guns that can be fired in rapid succession. However, the pistols will also be restricted by some sort of overheat mechanic. Additionally, the character could feature some type of aerial movement, which lines up with his powers in the comics.
Speaking of the comics, The Hood’s demon form could also be carried over into the game. This potential ability will see him channel the power of his mystical cloak to gain a significant power buff. Here’s a list of all the leaked abilities for The Hood in Marvel Rivals:
- Dual Gun with Overheat Mechanic
- Cooling Shield
- Shield Health Management
- Clone Projection and Control
- Clone detonation
- Demon Transformation
Based on these leaks, The Hood will likely be a ranged tank in the same vein as Groot or Peni Parker. Depending on the effectiveness of his guns, the character could also be a hybrid Tank/Duelist. But we’ll have to wait and see what his official kit looks like.
And that covers everything you need to know about The Hood so far. Are you looking forward to the hero’s arrival? Let us know in the comments.
The Hood will likely join Marvel Rivals in Season 9, releasing on July 10.
According to reliable leakers, The Hood will be a Vanguard in the game.
