Marvel Rivals 2026 Expansion: Dev Team Confirms Massive Updates Coming

ByMark Smith December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Marvel Rivals is set for major growth in 2026 with new game modes, PvE content, and larger battles. Devs call 2025 “just a warm-up” for what’s next.

If you thought Marvel Rivals was big in 2025, buckle up—the developers just confirmed that everything we’ve seen so far has been “just a warm-up.”

Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has become one of the most beloved hero shooters of 2025, consistently delivering fresh content that keeps players coming back. The game kicked off with a strong roster of Marvel characters and has been adding new heroes, balance tweaks, and experimental modes ever since.

But according to the dev team at NetEase Games, we haven’t seen anything yet.

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2025 Was Just the Beginning for Marvel Rivals

In a recent interview with Den of Geek, Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo made it crystal clear: the game’s first year was essentially a testing phase.

“2025 was more of a warm-up period,” Koo explained. “Next year, we’re going to have bigger plans. We’re not going to slow down. We’ve already planned more than a year ahead, and I can’t wait for our players to see it.”

Translation? The Marvel Rivals expansion in 2026 is going to be huge.

What’s Coming to Marvel Rivals in 2026?

While the team is keeping specific details under wraps, NetEase Games publishing and marketing lead Yachen Bian dropped some exciting hints about what players can expect:

New game modes are a top priority:

PvE (Player vs. Environment) content – Fight against AI-controlled enemies instead of other players
18v18 massive battles – Much larger than the current game modes
Zombie modes – A completely different experience from standard PvP combat

“We want to give players more choices of different game modes beyond the basic gameplay,” Bian said. “When you’re fighting against zombies, it’s quite different from fighting against other people.”

Why This Matters for Marvel Rivals Players

Here’s what makes this Marvel Rivals 2026 expansion news so exciting:

More variety: Different modes mean you won’t get burned out doing the same thing over and over
Something for everyone: Not everyone loves competitive PvP—PvE modes give casual players a fun alternative
Long-term support: The fact that NetEase has already planned over a year ahead shows serious commitment to the game’s future

The developers are clearly listening to player feedback and building Marvel Rivals into something that can compete with the biggest names in the hero shooter genre.

The Bottom Line

Marvel Rivals is gearing up for a massive 2026, with new game modes, PvE content, and larger-scale battles already in development. If 2025 was just the warm-up, the main event is about to begin.

Whether you’re a competitive PvP player or someone who prefers cooperative gameplay, it sounds like Marvel Rivals will have something for you in the coming year.

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Mark Smith

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