Black Cat Arrives as Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 Unfolds Heists, Events, and Drops

TL;DR
Season 7.5 launches on April 17, 2026, adding Black Cat as a new hero and expanding Marvel Rivals with new stories, the ESU Open Day event (free Mantis costume and more), and a lineup of in‑store bundles and Twitch Drops (Daredevil and Gambit outfits). The update also brings back the Flower Of Krakoa Battle Pass for Season 2, with Gold Rank rewarding Black Cat – Beguiling Blue, plus gameplay tweaks like new duel rules (selectable roles, mirrors, private duels), Esports page visuals, and fixes (Mantis eyebrow cosmetics, chat rendering). Maintenance is expected to last about 2 hours.
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