- The Hood is coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 9.5, releasing on August 7, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.
- According to leaks, The Hood is expected to be a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals.
- The lore states that The Hood received his powers from Oblivion, and his abilities will likely be based on those mystical powers.
Parker Robbins, infamously known as The Hood, is all set to join the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 9.5. After being teased in the Infinity comics line, map trailers, etc., the hooded character has now made an appearance in the Season 9 trailer. Despite this, the devs are still withholding official information about the hero kit, abilities, and more. So if you’re wondering when The Hood comes out in Marvel Rivals, here’s everything we know about Parker Robbins’ debut so far.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on July 29, 2026, to include the latest details about The Hood’s release date, leaked role, and abilities.
When Is The Hood Coming to Marvel Rivals?
The Hood is confirmed to join the Marvel Rivals hero roster on August 7, 2026, at 9 AM UTC in Season 9.5. Despite earlier speculations, Jubilee secured a spot on the Marvel Rivals hero roster in Season 9 ahead of The Hood.
Also, if you are curious about “when does The Hood come out” in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 in your region, check out the official release dates and times for key countries here:
- US (EAST): 2:00 AM PDT on August 7
- US (WEST): 5:00 AM EDT on August 7
- Brazil: 6:00 AM BRT on August 7
- UK: 10:00 AM BST on August 7
- Germany: 11:00 AM CEST on August 7
- France: 11:00 AM CEST on August 7
- South Africa: 11:00 AM SAST on August 7
- Turkey: 12:00 PM TRT on August 7
- Russia: 12:00 PM MSK on August 7
- UAE: 1:00 PM GST on August 7
- India: 2:30 PM IST on August 7
- Singapore: 5:00 PM SGT on August 7
- Philippines: 5:00 PM PST on August 7
- China: 5:00 PM CST on August 7
- South Korea: 6:00 PM KST on August 7
- Japan: 6:00 PM JST on August 7
- Australia: 7:00 PM AEST on August 7
- New Zealand: 09:00 PM NZST on August 7
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. Now, The Hood made his official debut in the Marvel Rivals Season 9 trailer alongside Jubilee and will join the hero roster next in the upcoming mid-season update.
What Role Will The Hood Be in Marvel Rivals?
The latest datamined info about The Hood suggests that he is classified as a Vanguard in the game. However, NetEase Games is remaining tight-lipped about the character’s role and other details after revealing The Hood in the latest trailer.
Recently, players got a first look at The Hood’s in-game character design in the Marvel Rivals Death of Apocalypse event. He dons his signature red hood, wields his iconic pistols, and appears to be more of a Duelist. However, he is widely rumored to be the new tank in Marvel Rivals, based on the recent leaks and NetEase Games’ hero release pattern.
In case you didn’t know, NetEase Games releases the new heroes in a certain pattern. Devil Dinosaur was the last Vanguard introduced in Marvel Rivals Season 8. After Double D’s debut, Cyclops joined as a Duelist, followed by Jubilee as a Strategist. So, this suggests that it’s now time to meet another Vanguard, and The Hood is the most likely candidate right now.
Marvel Rivals The Hood Leaked Abilities
The first look at The Hood revealed that he wields his iconic dual pistols in the game. Therefore, the dual guns will be at the heart of his kit and can be fired in rapid succession. In the Marvel comics, the bullets in his gun were imbued with magic, capable of killing even supes.
Now, The Hood’s official dialogue in the Marvel Rivals Death of Apocalypse event confirms that he received his powers from Oblivion and is also getting his magical bullets. Apparently, The Hood made a deal with Oblivion, and the latter used his powers to upgrade his entire arsenal. Now, The Hood’s magical bullets are powered by the cosmic entity.
When I signed up with Oblivion, he upgraded my arsenal. Suddenly, my handgun could shoot rounds poppin’ with his power; they obliterate everything in their path
However, as powerful as these pistols sound, they are expected to be restricted by some sort of overheat mechanic. Additionally, the character could feature some aerial movement, which lines up with his powers in the comics.
The Hood Ability Predictions
Speaking of the comics, The Hood’s demon form could also be carried over into the game, and the transformation is expected to be his Ultimate Ability, similar to White Fox. 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:
- Primary Fire: Shoot Magical Bullets with a Dual Gun. But the guns are expected to come with an Overheat mechanic.
- Shield: Wield a Cooling Shield that blocks all incoming projectiles. Need to keep an eye on the Shield’s health as it can’t take continuous damage.
- Ultimate Ability: Undergo a Demonic Transformation and gain a damage buff.
- Abilities: The Hood can reportedly summon his clones and take control of them, similar to Loki. Furthermore, the clones can be detonated like a bomb to deal additional damage to the enemies.
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.
Who Is Voicing The Hood in Marvel Rivals?
Surprisingly, Luis Martínez, better known as Damian Priest, is expected to be the voice actor of The Hood in Marvel Rivals. When the Marvel Rivals Season 9 trailer was released, the WWE superstar shared it with the caption “No one beats The Hood.” Additionally, the voice heard at the end of the Season 9 trailer, when The Hood appears, sounds very similar to Damian Priest’s deep voice.
Earlier this year, Damian Priest was spotted in a recorded studio. When asked about his new voice acting project, the wrestler confirmed that it’s not related to music. Therefore, players are almost sure that Damien Priest voices The Hood in Marvel Rivals and can’t wait to hear more of his voice lines during his debut.
Is There a Trailer For The Hood in Marvel Rivals?
Unfortunately, NetEase Games hasn’t yet released the character trailer for The Hood at the time of writing. However, Parker Robbins did appear at the end of the Marvel Rivals Season 9 trailer. Following the Death of Apocalypse, Parker Robbins stepped out of the Shadows wearing the Hood of Oblivion.
Thus, The Hood has arrived in Thebes, the main setting of Marvel Rivals Season 9. The developers will soon uncover more about his character as the mid-season update is scheduled for next week.
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 is joining Marvel Rivals in the Season 9.5 update, releasing on August 7, 2026.
According to reliable leakers, The Hood is suggested to be a Vanguard in the game.
The Hood is expected to shoot magical bullets powered by the Oblivion. He can also summon clones and take on a demon form, based on the latest leaks
