Marvel Rivals New Update Adds Blood Hunt Mode and Hellfire Gala 2026 Event

The Marvel Rivals 20260423 Patch Notes introduce a new PvE experience and seasonal event together with technical improvements that enhance the entire game system. The system update went live on April 23 2026, at 09 00 UTC.

Marvel Rivals 20260423 Patch New PvE Mode: Blood Hunt

The Marvel Rivals April 2026 update introduces a temporary cooperative Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt mode called Blood Hunt which takes place in post-outbreak New York City at "The Vault" location.

• The time frame for the event runs from April 23, 2026, until July 30, 2026.
• Players form squads to fight Dracula who leads an army of vampires.
• The gameplay system offers players special rewards that they can obtain through finishing specific missions.

Hellfire Gala 2026 Event

The Hellfire Gala event returns with mission-based challenges and new cosmetic awards.

• Players have to complete event tasks to unlock the Emma Frost: Gala Glam costume.
• New costume additions include Phoenix’s Verdant Vogue and Moon Knight’s Suave Specter.
• The event will run until May 28, 2026, at 09 00 UTC.

Store Updates (Starting April 24)

• The in-game store will introduce new cosmetic items on April 24, 2026, at 02 00 UTC.
• Bundles Magik - Netherworld Noble Bundle Gambit - Alluring Ace Bundle
• The additional items include the Netherworld Noble Emoji Bundle, together with new Ultimate Ability VFX for Moon Knight’s Suave Specter costume.
• The item will remain accessible until May 22, 2026.

Hero Fixes and Performance Improvements: Cloak & Dagger

The update contains specific fixes and stability-enhancing optimizations that address network-related performance issues throughout the system.

• The team solved a movement problem that happened when players experienced high network latency.
• The developers fixed a rare problem that caused Ultimate Ability interactions to make characters unmovable in certain situations.
• Developers achieved better movement control through newly implemented buffering systems which handle duo hero interactions.

The April 2026 patch delivers stability enhancements while introducing new content through Blood Hunt mode and Hellfire Gala seasonal event.

For a detailed breakdown of rewards and a complete Black Cat strategy guide, check out our coverage of the Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 Livestream Event.