Marvel Rivals Season 7.5The Hunt Is On

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 7.5, The Hunt Is On, started on April 17, 2026 and ran until May 15, 2026, when Season 8 began. It added Black Cat, plus the Blood-Night New York map. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Peni Parker (58.7%), Ultron (56.7%) and Magik (55.8%).

Season 7.5 at a Glance

Start
April 17, 2026
End
May 15, 2026
Length
28 days
New heroes
Black Cat
New maps
Blood-Night New York
Battle pass
Same as Season 7
Ranked matches tracked
1,098,841

Season 7.5 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 7.5, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 7.5 begins

  2. New heroBlack Cat joins the roster

  3. EventESU Open Day event pass

  4. CostumesNew costumes for Black Cat, Spider-Man and Blade

  5. ModeBlood Hunt PvE mode

  6. EventHellfire Gala 2026 event

  7. CostumesHellfire Gala costumes for Magik and Gambit

  8. ModePath to Doomsday: The Avengers PvP mode

  9. CostumesNew costumes for Loki, Iron Man and Elsa Bloodstone

  10. CostumesNew costumes for Winter Soldier and Venom

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

Best Heroes of Season 7.5

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

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker58.7%
  2. Hulk54.4%
  3. Captain America52.3%

Duelists

  1. Magik55.8%
  2. Storm55.5%
  3. Daredevil54.4%

Strategists

  1. Ultron56.7%
  2. Rocket Raccoon53.9%
  3. Mantis53.4%

Most Picked

  1. Invisible Woman40.5% pick
  2. White Fox34.4% pick
  3. Cloak & Dagger30.5% pick
  4. Doctor Strange28.0% pick
  5. Luna Snow25.7% pick

Climbed vs Season 7

  1. Luna Snow+3.2
  2. Winter Soldier+3.2
  3. Mantis+1.1

Fell vs Season 7

  1. Elsa Bloodstone-3.0
  2. Invisible Woman-2.7
  3. Deadpool (Vanguard)-2.6

Season 7.5 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 7. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20260417 · April 17, 2026 official post

  • Emma Frost BuffCheaper Psionic Seduction ultimate.+0.9
  • Deadpool NerfWeaker Ban Hammer and smaller attack speed boost for Vanguard.-2.6
  • Peni Parker MixedLess base health; more webs, higher bonus health cap, faster projectiles.+0.7
  • Elsa Bloodstone NerfLonger Helix Advance cooldown and less Monster-Piercer percent damage.-3.0
  • Human Torch ReworkPlasma Body reworked into a dash with two charges.+0.4
  • Winter Soldier MixedTrooper's Fist loses grounding; faster Tainted Voltage, weaker Kraken base damage.+3.2
  • Adam Warlock BuffMore Avatar Life Stream cooldown reduction per hit.+0.9
  • Cloak & Dagger NerfShorter Eternal Bond ultimate.-1.2
  • Jeff The Land Shark MixedJoyful Splash falls off sooner; faster recovery after empty ultimate.-0.6
  • Luna Snow BuffMore damage and healing per Light & Dark Ice shot.+3.2
  • Ultron ReworkRage of Ultron reworked into area bombardment with higher damage and healing.-0.0
  • Captain America BuffGains Vibranium Bastion team-up ability with Black Cat.+0.2
  • White Fox BuffGains Nine-Tailed Aura team-up ability with Black Cat.+0.8

Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 start?

Season 7.5 (The Hunt Is On) started on April 17, 2026. It ended on May 15, 2026, after 28 days.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5?

Black Cat.

Is there a new battle pass in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5?

No. Half seasons keep the battle pass of Season 7.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Peni Parker at 58.7%. Best per role: Peni Parker (58.7%) among Vanguards, Magik (55.8%) among Duelists, Ultron (56.7%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 roadmap?

Black Cat joins the roster (Apr 17, 2026), ESU Open Day event pass (Apr 17, 2026), New costumes for Black Cat, Spider-Man and Blade (Apr 17, 2026), Blood Hunt PvE mode (Apr 23, 2026), Hellfire Gala 2026 event (Apr 23, 2026), Hellfire Gala costumes for Magik and Gambit (Apr 24, 2026), Path to Doomsday: The Avengers PvP mode (Apr 30, 2026), New costumes for Loki, Iron Man and Elsa Bloodstone (May 1, 2026) and New costumes for Winter Soldier and Venom (May 8, 2026).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 patch notes?

The Season 7.5 balance patch (Version 20260417) changed 13 heroes. Buffed: Emma Frost, Adam Warlock, Luna Snow, Captain America and White Fox. Nerfed: Deadpool, Elsa Bloodstone and Cloak & Dagger. Reworked: Human Torch and Ultron. Mixed changes: Peni Parker, Winter Soldier and Jeff The Land Shark.

What maps were added in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5?

Blood-Night New York.