Marvel Rivals Season 8: When Does the New Season Come Out? (Countdown Timer)

Devil Dinosaur unleashing his beam in Marvel Rivals
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In Short
  • Marvel Rivals Season 8 will kick off on May 15, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.
  • There will be a server downtime of at least 2-3 hours.
  • Season 8 welcomes Devil Dinosaur as a Vanguard.

With every new season, Marvel Rivals never fails to amaze fans with a chock-full of fantastic content they bring in. The Chronoverse is evolving as NetEase Games drops new content, including new modes, skins, etc, every week to keep players occupied until a major season update. So, if you are wondering when the new Marvel Rivals Season 8 comes out, here’s the answer.

What Time Does Marvel Rivals Season 8 Drop?

Marvel Rivals Season 8 will go live on Friday, May 15, at 9 AM UTC. Since it’s a major seasonal update, there will be a server downtime of at least 2-3 hours as usual. This means you and your squad might have to wait a couple of hours for the game to come back online.

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As always, the new Marvel Rivals season will require a decent-sized download before you can fire it up. So make sure to have enough free space ready this Friday to download the new update right away. In case you are struggling with low disk space, you can now uninstall the HD Texture Pack separately, starting with Season 8.

Marvel Rivals Season 8 Countdown Timer

We’ve included a dedicated countdown timer for you here to help you keep track of the release of Marvel Rivals Season 8:

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Marvel Rivals Season 8 is now live! Hop in with your squad to play as Devil Dinosaur!

Marvel Rivals Season 8 Details

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After Kingpin handed out the tablet in Marvel Rivals Season 7, the Time Plague was wiped out in Lower Manhattan by the Gilded Saint. However, the Alchemax Headquarters still stands as it was guarded by a mysterious red Chronovium.

The energy source powering the crimson Chronovium is none other than Cyclop’s eyes. Both Cyclops and Moon Girl are imprisoned in the HQ, and it’s up to Devil Dinosaur to rescue his beloved friends.

Who Will be the New Marvel Rivals Hero?

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Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops are Marvel Rivals Season 8’s new heroes. Therefore, the King of the Monster Kingdom will be our first playable hero in Marvel Rivals Season 8. Cyclops will join next in the mid-season update. Devil Dinosaur is confirmed to be a Vanguard who can tear apart the enemies’ frontline with his bone-crushing jaws and melting beams.

And that should answer your questions on when the new Marvel Rivals season comes out. Are you excited to play Marvel Rivals Season 8? Let us know in the comments below.

When does the new Marvel Rivals season come out?

Marvel Rivals Season 8 will kick off on May 15, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.

Will the next Marvel Rivals season have free skins?

Yes, the next Marvel Rivals will indeed bring new skins, handed out as event rewards and Twitch Drops, among other things, in season 8.

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