Marvel Rivals drops its October 23 patch with Halloween festivities, introducing the franchise’s first-ever PvE mode—Marvel Zombies—alongside free cosmetics and hero fixes. The update went live at 9 AM UTC with zero server downtime, allowing players to jump straight into battling undead hordes and unlocking exclusive spooky rewards through November 14, 2025.
What’s New in the Halloween Update
NetEase delivers massive content just days after Season 4.5 introduced Daredevil to the Duelist roster. The Halloween celebration runs for three weeks, offering multiple ways to earn limited-time cosmetics and experience cooperative gameplay for the first time in Marvel Rivals history.
Event Timeline & Key Features
| Event | Duration | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel Zombies PvE | Oct 23 – Nov 14 | Free Blade Knight costume |
| Voyage to Astonish | Oct 23 – Nov 14 | Peni Parker Floral Frights costume |
| Pumpkin Curse Emote | Oct 24 – Nov 1 | Free emote for all heroes |
| Twitch Drops | Oct 27 onward | Loki tournament commemoratives |
Marvel Zombies: First PvE Experience
The five-player cooperative mode challenges squads to battle through undead hordes before facing bosses Zombie Namor and Queen of the Dead Scarlet Witch. This marks a significant departure from the competitive PvP focus, giving casual players a lower-stakes environment to practice heroes and team synergy.
Note: PS4 players cannot access this mode due to performance limitations—only PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC support Marvel Zombies.
Free Rewards & Store Bundles
Complete Voyage to Astonish missions to unlock the free Blade Knight costume, while dedicated players can earn the exclusive Peni Parker Floral Frights outfit. All players receive a Pumpkin Curse Emote simply by logging in between October 24-November 1.
New store bundles include Jeff the Land Shark’s Jeff O’Lantern Bundle, Namor’s Phantom Tide Bundle, and a special Jeff O’Lantern Ultimate Ability VFX—available through November 21, giving players extra time to purchase beyond the event’s conclusion.
Critical Bug Fixes
The patch addresses several game-breaking issues: Hulk’s Radioactive Lockdown now properly registers terrain KOs, Captain America’s Fearless Leap works correctly during network lag, and Blade’s attack speed bonus stacks no longer extend beyond their intended duration.
Scarlet Witch players can finally move after casting her Ultimate in Free Fight mode, while Adam Warlock’s revive ability no longer accidentally teleports teammates back to spawn. Daredevil’s combo moves also received stability improvements.
Twitch Drops for Competitive Fans
Starting October 27 at 4 PM UTC, watch the Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals to earn exclusive Loki tournament commemorative items including costume, emote, nameplate, mood, and emoji. Simply accumulate required viewing hours to claim rewards—perfect for fans wanting to support their favorite teams while earning cosmetics.
For complete details on Marvel Rivals updates and competitive esports coverage, monitor official channels as the Halloween event continues through mid-November.
FAQs
When does the Marvel Zombies PvE mode end?
The Marvel Zombies mode and Halloween event run from October 23 to November 14, 2025, giving players three weeks to participate.
Can PS4 players access Marvel Zombies mode?
No, due to performance limitations, the Marvel Zombies PvE mode is only available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms.
