Marvel Rivals April 23 Update Adds PvE Mode and Hellfire Gala Event

by Ali Haider

The latest Marvel Rivals update introduces new limited time content, headlined by the Blood Hunt PvE mode where players face off against vampire threats across New York City. Alongside this, the Hellfire Gala 2026 event brings new missions and rewards, including themed costumes for several characters.

In addition to content additions, the update includes new store bundles and a targeted gameplay fix for Cloak and Dagger. While relatively focused, this patch expands the live service offerings with new activities and cosmetic unlocks.

Patch Notes

New Content

PvE Mode Blood Hunt

  • Added new PvE mode Blood Hunt featuring vampire enemies across New York City
  • Event runs from April 23, 2026 at 9:00 UTC to July 30, 2026 at 9:00 UTC

Hellfire Gala 2026 Event

  • Added Hellfire Gala 2026 limited time event with missions and rewards
  • Emma Frost Gala Glam costume available for free through event completion
  • Added Phoenix Verdant Vogue and Moon Knight Suave Spector costumes as rewards
  • Event runs from April 23, 2026 at 9:00 UTC to May 28, 2026 at 9:00 UTC

Store Updates

  • Added Magik Netherworld Noble Bundle
  • Added Gambit Alluring Ace Bundle
  • Bundles available from April 24, 2026 at 2:00 UTC to May 22, 2026 at 2:00 UTC
  • Added Netherworld Noble Emoji Bundle
  • Added Moon Knight Suave Spector Ultimate Ability VFX

Fixes and Optimizations

Heroes

  • Fixed an issue where Cloak and Dagger Ultimate Ability dash could become stuck under poor network conditions

Marvel Rivals update is scheduled for April 23, 2026, with no server downtime required. The game originally launched on December 6, 2024, and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X and S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version in development.

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