Marvel Rivals Season 7The Hunt Is On

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 7, The Hunt Is On, started on March 20, 2026 and ran until April 17, 2026, when Season 7.5 began. It added White Fox, plus the Lower Manhattan map. Its battle pass was Tablet of Life and Time. With Season 7.5, the whole season ran until May 15, 2026. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Peni Parker (58.0%), Ultron (56.8%) and Magik (55.7%).

Season 7 at a Glance

Start
March 20, 2026
End
April 17, 2026
Length
28 days
With Season 7.5
Ends May 15, 2026
New heroes
White Fox
New maps
Lower Manhattan
Battle pass
Tablet of Life and Time
Ranked matches tracked
1,105,375

Season 7 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 7, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 7 begins

  2. New heroWhite Fox joins as Strategist

  3. Battle passTablet of Life and Time battle pass

  4. EventDual Life of Peter Parker event

  5. CostumesNew costumes for White Fox, Ultron and The Punisher

  6. EventFlight Mode! World Tour Vol. 2

  7. CostumesNew costumes for Cloak & Dagger and Captain America

  8. EventApril Pool's Day event

  9. MapLower Manhattan map

  10. CostumesNew costumes for Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic

  11. CostumesNew costumes for Deadpool, Jeff and Iron Fist

Source: Steam patch notes, marvelrivals.gg. Titles are our own summaries. Current roadmap

Best Heroes of Season 7

Ranked win rates across all ranks over the whole half season. Heroes with fewer than 1,000 matches are left out.

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker58.0%
  2. Hulk53.9%
  3. Captain America52.1%

Duelists

  1. Magik55.7%
  2. Storm55.4%
  3. Daredevil54.1%

Strategists

  1. Ultron56.8%
  2. Rocket Raccoon53.3%
  3. Mantis52.3%

Most Picked

  1. Invisible Woman44.5% pick
  2. White Fox35.7% pick
  3. Cloak & Dagger31.0% pick
  4. Doctor Strange28.0% pick
  5. Jeff The Land Shark22.5% pick

Climbed vs Season 6.5

  1. Blade+3.3
  2. Deadpool (Duelist)+2.8
  3. Human Torch+2.1

Fell vs Season 6.5

  1. Elsa Bloodstone-1.8
  2. Gambit-1.8
  3. Hawkeye-1.3

Season 7 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 6.5. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20260320 · March 20, 2026 official post

  • Captain America BuffMore melee damage and can throw shield while sprinting.+1.2
  • Emma Frost BuffShorter Diamond Form cooldown and faster Mind's Aegis recovery.+0.5
  • Black Panther BuffOmnidirectional Spinning Kick with more damage; faster Spear Toss recharge.+2.0
  • Gambit NerfShorter Ragin' Royal Flush duration.-1.8

Version 20260320 · March 20, 2026 official post

  • Angela MixedStronger spear and bonus health; Assassin's Charge cooldown doubled.
  • Captain America NerfFreedom Charge gives allies less ultimate charge.
  • Deadpool MixedLonger ultimate cooldowns, less Vanguard damage reduction, more Duelist health.
  • Doctor Strange NerfShield of the Seraphim value lowered.
  • Emma Frost MixedLess Diamond Form reduction; ultimate gains damage reduction and range.
  • Hulk MixedGamma Burst gets two charges but less damage per hit.
  • Magneto MixedSlower Metal Bulwark, faster Iron Bulwark, quicker Meteor M projectile.
  • Black Panther BuffSecond Subtle Step jump no longer has a cooldown.
  • Blade BuffFaster shotgun shots, longer sword reach, lifesteal into bonus health.
  • Daredevil NerfLess Devil's Chain damage and bonus health; weaker Sonic Pursuit reduction.
  • Elsa Bloodstone NerfLoses more Instinct on death and gets less bonus health.
  • Hawkeye NerfBase health lowered.
  • Human Torch BuffFire Cluster ammo refills instantly after a short pause.
  • Iron Man BuffArmor Overdrive starts faster and extends on knockouts.
  • Magik MixedBigger Umbral Incursion hitbox, faster ultimate; weaker charged slash.
  • Psylocke BuffMore cooldown reduction on hit and stronger Wing Shurikens.
  • Scarlet Witch MixedChaos Control hits harder up close but now has falloff.
  • Winter Soldier NerfLess Roterstern spell field damage.
  • Gambit MixedWeaker ultimate support boosts, stronger single-target explosion bonus.
  • Invisible Woman MixedLess Guardian Shield healing, more Covert Advance healing.
  • Luna Snow BuffIdol Aura knockouts cut Ice Arts cooldown; new White Fox team-up.
  • Adam Warlock MixedLoses Luna anchor healing boost; gains Heavenly Harmony with Storm.

Version 20260326 · March 26, 2026 official post

  • Deadpool NerfSmall cooldown added to hop refreshes, trimming mobility.
  • Elsa Bloodstone NerfBase health lowered.
  • White Fox MixedSelf-heal on Spectral Surge; weaker Sanctuary burst, now heals over time.

Marvel Rivals Season 7 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 7 start?

Season 7 (The Hunt Is On) started on March 20, 2026. It ended on April 17, 2026, after 28 days. Counting Season 7.5, the full season ended on May 15, 2026.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 7?

White Fox.

What was the Marvel Rivals Season 7 battle pass?

Tablet of Life and Time. The half season that follows keeps the same pass.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 7?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Peni Parker at 58.0%. Best per role: Peni Parker (58.0%) among Vanguards, Magik (55.7%) among Duelists, Ultron (56.8%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 7 roadmap?

White Fox joins as Strategist (Mar 20, 2026), Tablet of Life and Time battle pass (Mar 20, 2026), Dual Life of Peter Parker event (Mar 20, 2026), New costumes for White Fox, Ultron and The Punisher (Mar 20, 2026), Flight Mode! World Tour Vol. 2 (Mar 26, 2026), New costumes for Cloak & Dagger and Captain America (Mar 27, 2026), April Pool's Day event (Apr 1, 2026), Lower Manhattan map (Apr 2, 2026), New costumes for Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic (Apr 3, 2026) and New costumes for Deadpool, Jeff and Iron Fist (Apr 10, 2026).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 7 patch notes?

The Season 7 balance patch (Version 20260320) changed 4 heroes. Buffed: Captain America, Emma Frost and Black Panther. Nerfed: Gambit. Later fixes adjusted Angela (mixed), Captain America (nerf), Deadpool (mixed), Doctor Strange (nerf), Emma Frost (mixed), Hulk (mixed), Magneto (mixed), Black Panther (buff), Blade (buff), Daredevil (nerf), Elsa Bloodstone (nerf), Hawkeye (nerf), Human Torch (buff), Iron Man (buff), Magik (mixed), Psylocke (buff), Scarlet Witch (mixed), Winter Soldier (nerf), Gambit (mixed), Invisible Woman (mixed), Luna Snow (buff), Adam Warlock (mixed), Deadpool (nerf) and White Fox (mixed).

What maps were added in Marvel Rivals Season 7?

Lower Manhattan.