Marvel Rivals Season 7 Adds Black Cat and White Fox — Leak Points to Cyclops Next
marvel rivals will launch Season 7 on March 20 (ET), adding Black Cat and White Fox to the game’s PvP roster. NetEase has confirmed White Fox will join as a Strategist while Black Cat’s role remains unconfirmed, and the season story centers on forces from 2099 invading modern New York and Mayor Wilson Fisk pushing back. Hints from partner Miller Ross have signaled potential A-list additions in later seasons, including Cyclops.
What Season 7 brings
Season 7 for marvel rivals delivers two new playable characters and a narrative hook: Black Cat and White Fox enter the pool of heroes as NetEase stages a 2099 invasion storyline set in modern New York. White Fox is listed as a Strategist, joining the game’s existing framework of Vanguards, Duelists and Strategists; Black Cat is confirmed for release in the season but her core role has not been announced. The season is slated to begin on March 20 (ET), and NetEase has encouraged players to preview the update, noting: “Watch now and get ready for what’s coming. “
Marvel Rivals: Reactions and official notes
NetEase’s presentation in Dev Vision Vol. 15 framed Season 7 as the next step in ongoing updates for marvel rivals. The studio highlighted the new heroes and the 2099 story beat that will drive the season’s matches in modern New York, and reiterated that live-team support will continue to introduce content. The original development team for the project was closed down last February (ET); a support team remains in place to supply updates and new heroes for the player base.
Looking ahead: leaks, partner hints and what to expect next
Beyond Season 7, partner Miller Ross has shared hints that the coming months could include higher-profile additions to marvel rivals. Those hints have led community observers to identify potential characters for Season 8 and beyond, with Cyclops named among the possibilities for an upcoming A-list release. The partner’s clues also point toward further, less mainstream characters appearing in subsequent seasons. NetEase is described as planning a major run of updates this year, and the studio’s roadmap appears to extend through at least the next few seasonal cycles.
For players, the immediate calendar item is clear: Season 7 begins on March 20 (ET), bringing White Fox as a Strategist and Black Cat later in the season cycle. The leak signals and partner hints about Cyclops and other additions remain unconfirmed, and NetEase has not published a public, character-by-character reveal schedule beyond the current season’s trailer and Dev Vision notes.
Expect official patch notes, hero reveals, and roster timing to arrive in the days around the Season 7 launch on March 20 (ET). The community will be watching NetEase’s Dev Vision updates and in-game announcements for confirmation of which hinted characters move from rumor to release in the months that follow.
