# Marvel Rivals Marvel Rivals Version 20260320 Patch Notes - Season 7 Begins!

- Product: Marvel Rivals (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals)
- Vendor: NetEase Games
- Date: 2026-03-19
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/519741583516500303
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/2026-03-19-marvel-rivals-version-20260320-patch-notes-season

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- **added** — New hero White Fox (Ami Han) joins the roster with mystical cunning and espionage skills
- **added** — New Serial story The Hunt is On
- **added** — New White Fox Lore story Shards of Hope
- **added** — New Captain America Lore story Real Power
- **added** — New Album system to capture, save, and share gameplay moments with the community
- **added** — New mini-game Basketball Challenge available at Times Square and Practice Range
- **added** — Season 7 Battle Pass Tablet of Life and Time featuring 10 new heroic costume sets
- **added** — New event Dual Life of Peter Parker with free Deadpool costume reward
- **added** — New placement match system tracking individual performance with rank adjustments between -100 and +100 competitive points
- **added** — Competitive ban phase now allows each team to ban 3 heroes instead of 2
- **added** — Map Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya returned to Competitive Mode rotation
- **added** — Gold rank and above reward exclusive White Fox Secret Agent costume
- **added** — Integrated Esports System with tournament overview, live match streaming, instant replays, and schedules
- **added** — Marvel Rivals Championship pro pathway allowing top PC factions to earn Champion Points for professional qualification
- **added** — New accessories for White Fox, Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Mister Fantastic, Ultron, Adam Warlock, Peni Parker, Venom, Hulk, and Elsa Bloodstone
- **added** — Twitch Drops featuring Scarlet Witch Will of Galacta costume from March 20 to April 17, 2026
- **added** — Experimental CPU Rendering Optimization feature for PC allowing mid-to-high-end CPU users to boost performance
- **changed** — Competitive ban phase duration reduced from 20 seconds to 15 seconds
- **changed** — College Perk costumes updated with new selections for 10 heroes
- **fixed** — Fixed scoreboard display bug in Convoy Mode when match ended while mission vehicle was nearing destination

Greetings, Rivals!
**The clock is ticking, Rivals. Season 7 is almost here! Get ready for a clash of top agents and legendary thieves. Assemble your squad, sharpen your skills, and prepare for the most electrifying season yet!**
The update begins on **March 20th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**, with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.

##### **All-New Content**

##### **New Hero**

White Fox Arrives! South Korea's sensational Kumiho super-spy joins the roster! Whether you're leading the charge or working behind the scenes, Ami Han is ready to unleash her mystical cunning and unmatched espionage skills on the battlefield.

##### **New Stories**

1. New Serial - The Hunt is On
2. New White Fox Lore - Shards of Hope
3. New Captain America Lore - Real Power

##### **New Systems**

**All-New Album System**
1. Capture Marvel Moments: Save every epic moment, wild dances, and heroic gatherings with the new Album system.
2. Share & Show Off: Instantly share your snapshots with friends and the community. Make your Marvel-ous memories legendary!

##### **New Mini-Game: Basketball Challenge**

Step up, heroes! Head to Times Square or the Practice Range and test your aim with the new Shot Challenge. Do you have the precision of Hawkeye, or will you brick it like the Hulk? Top the leaderboards and prove your worth!

**New In Store**
1. White Fox - Yoon Ji-Woo: The Leader Bundle
2. Ultron - Odinforce Ultron Bundle
3. The Punisher - Marauder Marksman Bundle
4. White Fox - Rosy Recon
5. White Fox - Emoji Bundle
Available From: **March 20th, 2026, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**.

##### **S7 Battle Pass**

Unlock the mystical new Battle Pass, Tablet of Life and Time, featuring 10 brand-new sets of heroic costumes! Starring: Hela - Helen Angerboda: The Rebel, Peni Parker - Badlands Lullaby, Luna Snow - Park Sun-young: The Dancer, and more!

##### **New Event - Dual Life of Peter Parker**

Complete missions in the new event to unlock the FREE Deadpool - Wade Wilson: The Spirit Guard uniform. Spidey's got enough on his plate; help him balance hero and everyday life!

##### **Competitive**

1. New Placement Match System:
Every placement match now tracks your individual performance (not tied to teammates). After ten placement matches, your rank will be adjusted between -100 and +100 competitive points based on your personal results and tier.
2. Ban Phase Updates:
Both teams can now ban 3 heroes each (up from 2). To keep the action moving, each ban round has been shortened to 15 seconds (was 20s).
3. Map Pool Returns: Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya is back in the Competitive Mode rotation!
4. Gold Rank Rewards: Reach Gold or above for the exclusive White Fox - Secret Agent costume.

##### **Esports**

Marvel Rivals Ignite Preseason kicks off March 27! With the launch of professional esports, Season 7 brings a brand-new, integrated Esports System straight into the game.
We've add one-stop info hub that includes:
1. Global Tournament Overview:
Dive into the world of Marvel Rivals esports. Browse tournaments, regions, teams, and player profiles from every corner of the multiverse.
2. Live Match Streaming:
Watch the action unfold in real-time directly inside the game and cheer for your favorite heroes and teams.
3. Instant Replay & Highlights:
Relive finished matches with in-game replays and video highlights. (Heads up: some replays may have a viewing expiration!)
4. Schedules, Rules & Standings:
Check every region's match schedule, tournament format, results, and live leaderboards.
5. Team Up for Glory:
Special partner team bundles will drop alongside the Preseason launch. Stay tuned!
The Marvel Rivals Championship and Marvel Rivals Clash pages can now be found under the Esports tab.

##### **Marvel Rivals Championship**

Marvel Rivals Championship returns for Season 7, ready to crown new legends! Epic Rewards: Beyond cash prizes, every faction, from the Top 8 to the open qualifiers, will earn Units for their efforts. Invite your friends, build your faction, and ba

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