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Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 adds The Hood, X‑Men ’97 crossover and new cosmetics

Season 9.5 of Marvel Rivals delivers new content across August and early September, including The Hood as a playable Vanguard and a major X‑Men ’97 collaboration. The update also brings limited‑time events, themed costumes, new emotes and accessories. NetEase published a roadmap showing exact arrival windows for each addition ahead of Season 10.0, staging the rollout to maintain player engagement.

• The Hood is introduced as a new Vanguard character available during Season 9.5.
• Content for Season 9.5 is scheduled to roll out throughout August and early September, with dates listed on a published roadmap before Season 10.0.
• A major X‑Men ’97 collaboration is part of the season’s content lineup.
• The update includes limited‑time events plus themed costumes, new emotes and accessories for players.