TL;DR
Season 9.5 begins August 7, 2026, and adds The Hood as a new hero. The update also introduces new stories, a new PYO Store bundle format, a free event reward for The Punisher, Twitch Drops, and several bug fixes plus installation-size reductions across platforms.
What Changed
- New hero: The Hood joins Marvel Rivals.
- New stories:
- The Hood Lore: Carved in Stone
- Moon Knight Lore: Faces of the Moon
- Store changes:
- A new PYO Bundle format is being introduced.
- Players can choose specific costumes and Emote Emojis, with the price adjusting based on selection.
- The update says the adaptive price remains exactly the same as previous standard bundles for equivalent content.
- This week’s three new Store costumes use the PYO Bundle format.
- New Store items listed:
- The Hood – Sinful Blackout Bundle
- Iron Fist – Furious Flow Bundle
- Moon Knight – Fist of Khonshu Bundle
- The Hood – Oblivion’s Whisper
- Furious Flow – Emoji Bundle
- The Hood – Emoji Bundle
- Iron Fist – Furious Flow Chroma Blackened Rage/Cobalt Cruiser and Ultimate Ability VFX
- The Hood Accessory – Madrecita Plush
- Season event: Creed of Akabba lets players complete missions to earn The Punisher’s Sandstorm Soldier costume for free.
- Times Square event: Captain America: The Winter Soldier highlights screening can unlock an exclusive Spray after two minutes of viewing.
- Twitch Drops return with the Elsa Bloodstone – Will of Galacta costume and related bundle content.
- Fixes and optimizations:
- Reduced hard drive footprint after installation across all platforms.
- Peni Parker KO icon bug fixed.
- Rocket Raccoon Repair Mode charge refill issue fixed.
- Cloak & Dagger interaction with Emma Frost’s Ultimate Ability control effect fixed.
- Namor Monstro Spawns detection issue fixed.
- Cloak & Dagger Terror Cape issue when selecting The Hood Team Up fixed.
- Angela movement bug on Thebes map fixed.
- Times Square Team-Up status removal bug fixed.
Patch Impact
This update affects gameplay, store purchasing, events, and installation size. The most immediate gameplay-facing changes are the new hero, The Hood, and several bug fixes tied to hero abilities and map behavior. Players also get a free costume through the Creed of Akabba event, while the new PYO bundle format changes how some Store items are priced and selected. The patch notes also confirm reduced install footprint on all platforms, which may matter for storage space. No immediate action is confirmed beyond participating in the listed events or checking the Store if interested.
Who Is Affected
- The Hood
- The Punisher
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Cloak & Dagger
- Namor
- Angela
- Iron Fist
- Moon Knight
- Elsa Bloodstone
What Players Should Do
- If you want The Punisher’s Sandstorm Soldier costume, complete missions during the Creed of Akabba event.
- If you want the Times Square reward, watch the Captain America: The Winter Soldier screening for two minutes during the event period.
- If you are interested in Twitch Drops, watch during the listed drop window.
- If you want Store cosmetics, review the new PYO Bundle selections before purchase.
Compared With Previous Patch
A verified comparison is unavailable because no previous revision was supplied.
Player Impact
Players gain a new hero, new story content, and multiple limited-time rewards tied to events and Twitch Drops. The bug fixes should improve reliability for several hero interactions and map situations, while the installation optimization may reduce storage usage after installation. The new PYO bundle format may change how some Store purchases are assembled, but the notes say equivalent content keeps the same adaptive price as previous standard bundles.
Official Media
Sources
- https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260805/41548_1310120.html