Marvel Rivals Season 11 starts on Friday, November 13, 2026 — yes, an actual Friday the 13th, which fits a season everyone is already calling the spookiest yet. NetEase locked the date in on the official Season 10.5 roadmap, and I’ve cross-checked it against the dev team’s own posts and every major outlet tracking the game: they all point to the same day. Season 10.5 winds down that morning, servers drop for a short maintenance window, and the next chapter of the hero shooter goes live worldwide shortly after. Below you’ll find the expected regional launch times, the heroes teased so far, the full ranked reset details, and everything else arriving this season.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Season 11 start date | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Season 10.5 ends | November 13, 2026 (same day) |
| Expected live time | ~11 AM UTC / 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET |
| New hero at launch | Nightcrawler (55th hero, all but confirmed) |
| Official reveal | Dev Vision livestream, November 10, 2026 |
| Competitive | Full rank reset + 10 placement matches |
Marvel Rivals Season 11 Start Times in Every Region
NetEase hasn’t published the exact hourly schedule for Season 11 yet, but previous full-season launches followed a reliable pattern: servers go down around 9 AM UTC for roughly two hours of maintenance, then the new season goes live at approximately 11 AM UTC — about 3 AM PT and 6 AM ET. Treat the table below as an estimate until the Dev Vision confirms it, and expect the preload to appear on your launcher a few hours earlier.
| Region | Expected Local Time (November 13) |
|---|---|
| US West (PT) | ~3:00 AM |
| US East (ET) | ~6:00 AM |
| UK (GMT) | ~11:00 AM |
| Central Europe (CET) | ~12:00 PM |
| India (IST) | ~4:30 PM |
| Japan / Korea (JST/KST) | ~8:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | ~10:00 PM |
When Is the Official Season 11 Reveal?
The full reveal arrives in a fresh Dev Vision livestream on November 10, 2026 — three days before launch. Hosts Zhiyong and creative director Guangyun “GuangGuang” Chen typically use these streams to lift the curtain on the new heroes, battle pass, maps, and balance changes. Given that Season 10.5 shipped zero new heroes, this one matters more than usual: it’s where the devs are expected to make good on their promise to return to two heroes per season. I’ll update this guide the moment anything is confirmed on stage.
Marvel Rivals Season 11 New Heroes
Season 11 introduces the game’s 55th playable character, and every clue points to one mutant in particular.
Nightcrawler — All But Confirmed
Every Gallery Card teaser in Marvel Rivals history has correctly predicted the next hero, and the final Season 10.5 card shows Moon Girl clutching Nightcrawler’s signature sword. That’s as close to an official announcement as it gets. The teleporting X-Men favorite was originally leaked for Season 10 before being pushed back, and datamines suggest he’s a Strategist who can teleport teammates out of danger. The community even spotted that his canonical birthday is November 12 — one day before launch. If he debuts as a support, he becomes just the 13th Strategist on a 54-hero roster dominated by 27 Duelists, exactly the help role-starved support mains have been begging for.
Who Joins Him: Doctor Doom, Dracula, or Green Goblin?
GuangGuang has confirmed two heroes are coming this season (“a single-hero season isn’t the new normal”), so who’s second? Three candidates stand out:
- Doctor Doom — leaked for Season 11 and overdue as the game’s central villain since launch, though his debut may be saved for Season 11.5 to sync with the Avengers: Doomsday movie on December 18, 2026.
- Dracula — the Gallery Card’s mysterious bat symbol fits him perfectly, and his model and abilities already exist in-game from the Blood Hunt mode.
- Green Goblin — previously leaked as a post–Black Cat addition, and that bat motif could just as easily be his glider cutting across the card.
My bet? Nightcrawler at launch, Doctor Doom at the mid-season split — but that’s theory until the Dev Vision says otherwise.
Ranked Reset, Battle Pass, and Rewards
Season 11 triggers a full competitive reset. Everyone plays 10 placement matches from a starting estimate roughly three divisions below their previous final rank, and Celestial II and above restart at Grandmaster II. Two rules trip players up every season: finish all 10 placements or you forfeit your ranked rewards, and placement parties are capped at three players no more than three divisions apart.
Before that reset hits, you have until the servers go down on November 13 to secure the Season 10.5 ranked reward — the Jeff the Land Shark “Razor-Tooth” costume (10 Competitive matches plus a Gold finish). Season 10’s “The Godbomb” battle pass expires the same morning, a fresh pass takes its place at launch, and a new Gold-tier ranked skin waits at the top of the ladder. Expect the season’s first patch to bring the biggest balance shake-up of the quarter, too — full-season updates always hit harder than the .5 patches.
What Else Is Coming in Season 11?
- Doomsday is coming. Doomsday content starts being unveiled with Season 11, lining up neatly with Avengers: Doomsday in theaters on December 18, 2026.
- Leaked skins. Rogue’s Street Style, Invisible Woman’s Savage Land, and Luna Snow’s Mirae 2026 cosmetics are all expected this season, alongside holiday event content.
- Still live right now. The Night of Illusions Halloween event runs until December 31, 2026, and the Avengers: Infinity War 2v2 duo mode stays until December 11 — ideal warm-up before the ranked climb. Every reward is broken down in our Marvel Rivals patch notes.
- Season 11.5. Expect the mid-season update in mid-December with the second new hero, new maps, and the next chapter of the Doomsday storyline.
FAQs
What time does Marvel Rivals Season 11 start?
The exact hour isn’t official yet, but expect maintenance from ~9 AM UTC and a live launch around 11 AM UTC — roughly 3 AM PT, 6 AM ET, and 4:30 PM IST on November 13, 2026.
When does Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 end?
Season 10.5 ends when Season 11 maintenance begins on November 13, 2026. Its battle pass tiers and ranked rewards stop being earnable at that point.
Who are the new Marvel Rivals Season 11 heroes?
Nightcrawler is all but confirmed as the 55th hero via Gallery Card teasers. The second hero — most likely Doctor Doom, Dracula, or Green Goblin — should be revealed in the Dev Vision.
Does my rank reset in Season 11?
Yes. Everyone plays 10 placement matches from an estimate about three divisions below their old rank, and Celestial II+ players restart at Grandmaster II.
When is Marvel Rivals Season 11.5?
Mid-December 2026 is the safe bet — community predictions point to around December 11, right before the Avengers: Doomsday premiere.
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