The Marvel Rivals patch notes April 23 update is live today, and Season 7.5 just got a lot bigger. NetEase Games pushes one of the more content-heavy mid-week drops the season has seen — Blood Hunt, the long-teased PvE mode, finally goes live alongside the Hellfire Gala 2026 event, which delivers a promised free Emma Frost skin. No downtime required. Here is everything in the update.
Marvel Rivals Patch Notes April 23: Full Breakdown
The Marvel Rivals patch notes April 23 update goes live at 9 AM UTC with no server downtime. The update ships a new PvE mode, a limited-time event with free skins, two new store bundles, and a bug fix for Cloak and Dagger. Here is a full look at everything included.
Blood Hunt: A New PvE Mode Takes Center Stage
The headline addition this patch is Blood Hunt, a brand-new PvE mode that sends players on a vampire-slaying mission across New York City. The story picks up after a breakout at The Vault accidentally frees Dracula, unleashing a vampire swarm on the city. Players assemble a squad of Super Heroes and hunt down the bloodsuckers in what NetEase positions as a spiritual successor to the fan-favorite Zombies mode.
Blood Hunt runs from April 23, 2026 at 9 AM UTC through July 30, 2026 at 9 AM UTC, giving players just over three months to experience it. The mode features character progression and four distinct bosses, so there is plenty of replayability built in.
Hellfire Gala 2026 Event Goes Live
The Hellfire Gala returns for 2026, and it delivers on a promise NetEase made last year. Emma Frost’s Gala Glam costume finally makes its official debut, and players can earn it completely free by completing Gala missions. Alongside Emma Frost, the event introduces two more stylish outfits: Phoenix’s Verdant Vogue and Moon Knight’s Suave Spector, plus a lineup of additional rewards to chase.
The Hellfire Gala 2026 event runs from April 23 at 9 AM UTC to May 28, 2026 at 9 AM UTC.
New Bundles Hit the Store
Two premium bundles arrive in the in-game store alongside this update:
- Magik – Netherworld Noble Bundle
- Gambit – Alluring Ace Bundle
Both bundles are available for a limited window, from April 24 at 2 AM UTC to May 22, 2026 at 2 AM UTC.
Two standalone cosmetic items also go on sale starting April 24 at 2 AM UTC and remain available indefinitely:
- Netherworld Noble Emoji Bundle
- Moon Knight – Suave Spector Ultimate Ability VFX
Bug Fixes and Optimizations
NetEase addresses one notable bug in this update:
Cloak and Dagger – Darkforce Disconnect Fix: Poor network conditions could permanently freeze Tandy and Tyrone mid-dash during their Ultimate Ability, leaving them stuck in place. NetEase has patched the issue, and the duo now completes their dashes reliably regardless of connection quality.
The Marvel Rivals patch notes April 23 update leans heavily into PvE content and cosmetic rewards, giving both casual and dedicated players something to work toward over the next several weeks. Blood Hunt in particular looks like it could carry the seasonal momentum that Zombies mode built, and the free Emma Frost skin gives players a strong reason to engage with the Hellfire Gala event from day one.
Stay tuned for further coverage as NetEase reveals what comes next for Marvel Rivals Season 7.5. Play Now!
