Marvel Rivals
NetEase's free hero shooter heads into Season 11 on November 13 — Nightcrawler finally debuts, Doctor Doom is teased as a dual-role hero, and two-hero seasons are back.
Season 11 — what we know
Starts Friday, November 13 (~2 AM PT / 9 AM UTC) after roughly two hours of maintenance. Full reveal in the Dev Vision episode on November 10.
Nightcrawler
The Season 10.5 Gallery Card all but confirms him — Moon Girl holding his sword, Hopesword. Datamined HeroID 1068; leaks point to a high-skill-ceiling Strategist. Delayed from Season 10.5 by the Path to Doomsday events.
Doctor Doom
Leaks (HeroID 1069) describe Doom as the game's second multi-role hero — both a Vanguard and a Duelist version. Expected mid-season in 11.5 around mid-December, days before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters Dec 18.
Two heroes per season return
Creative director GuangGuang confirmed the team is back to the original two-hero cadence after the single-hero Season 10 drew complaints.
Season structure
Expect the usual four-to-five-week split with a new battle pass, events and meta changes, then Season 11.5 carrying into the new year.
Season 11 start times
| Region | Expected go-live |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 AM — Nov 13 |
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 AM — Nov 13 |
| UTC | 9:00 AM — Nov 13 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 12:00 PM — Nov 13 |
Times follow the usual Marvel Rivals maintenance pattern — expect about two hours of downtime first.
New player quick start
- Download free on Steam, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S — crossplay and cross-progression are on.
- Learn one hero per role first: a Vanguard (tank), a Duelist (damage) and a Strategist (support).
- Play Quick Match before ranked — competitive unlocks at account level 10.
FAQ
Is Marvel Rivals free?
Yes — free-to-play with all heroes unlocked; paid content is cosmetic (battle pass, skins).
Who are the Season 11 heroes?
Official reveal lands in Dev Vision on November 10. All current evidence points to Nightcrawler at launch and Doctor Doom mid-season.
When does Season 11.5 start?
Roughly mid-December — expected to bring Doctor Doom days before Avengers: Doomsday releases December 18.