Marvel Rivals Reveals Big Plans for 2027 and Season 11 Updates
Season 11 for Marvel Rivals is already looking to be a big one. The developers know how disastrous Season 10 has been, and they are certainly coming out swinging. They are making the usual sweeping balance changes, giving Squirrel Girl a rework, a new 18v18 game mode to celebrate the anniversary, free rewards, and finally giving costumes to underappreciated heroes.
Marvel Rivals Season 11 Brings 18v18 Battles
One of the bigger announcements from the latest Dev Vision is the arrival of a brand-new 18v18 Chrono Annihilation mode. Giving rivals a chance to face off against each other, with 36 players going head-to-head in large-scale battles.
The new mode arrives on November 26 alongside a dedicated map called Incursion Point. While details are still limited, this looks like a pretty big addition for players who want something different from the usual 6v6 matches.
Season 11 will also introduce Nightcrawler as a new Strategist, with Dracula set to join the roster during the second half of the season.
Marvel Rivals Celebrates Its Second Anniversary
Marvel Rivals is also celebrating its second anniversary, and NetEase has plenty of rewards lined up for players.
The celebrations begin on November 19, giving players the opportunity to earn up to 2,500 Units through anniversary events and login rewards. Better yet, players can also get their hands on a free Legendary Deadpool costume.
Things don’t stop there, either. On November 26, Galacta’s Galaxy Center will open in Times Square, featuring six different minigames for players to check out.
The anniversary celebrations will also introduce new costumes under the Shining Moments and Gaming Life themes. Meanwhile, Rival Day is scheduled for December 5 at 4 PM PST, with a special guest appearance planned for the Times Square event.
Upcoming Costumes and the Storm Controversy
NetEase also took some time to address the ongoing conversation surrounding Marvel Rivals’ costumes, particularly Storm’s upcoming Legendary upgrade.
The developers acknowledged that costume production takes time, with most outfits requiring around 8 to 10 months of development. As for Storm, her previously promised Legendary costume upgrade is currently targeted for December, around Christmas.
The team also confirmed that Human Torch is getting a new Legendary costume in early December. The outfit will feature new visual effects, including changes to his ultimate ability, alongside additional recolor options.
Marvel Rivals Is Cracking Down on Toxic Players
Another major topic addressed during the Dev Vision was the game’s moderation system and its approach to toxic behavior.
NetEase acknowledged an issue with the reporting system’s interface and discussed updated penalties for players using abusive language. The developers are taking a much stricter approach to harassment, insults, and other forms of inappropriate communication.
Depending on the severity of the offense, players can now face bans lasting up to 335 days. NetEase is also encouraging players to report toxic behavior rather than letting it slide.
It’s a pretty significant step for the game’s competitive environment, especially considering how frustrating toxic teammates can make an otherwise enjoyable match.
The developers also reiterated that mods and configurations used to gain an unfair competitive advantage are prohibited. This includes modifications that simplify map visuals, amplify footsteps, or remove screen shake. Mods involving memory injection will count as cheating.
Marvel Rivals Season 11 Balance Changes
Season 11 is also bringing some major gameplay adjustments, with Squirrel Girl receiving one of the biggest overhauls.
Her primary attack is getting a change after using Mammal Bond, increasing her attack speed while slightly reducing the damage of individual shots. Burst Acorns are also getting a pretty significant improvement, as they’ll no longer have bullet drop and will explode immediately upon impact.
‼️ DETAILS: SQUIRREL GIRL REWORK
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– After using Mammal Bond, her primary fire has increased attack speed, reduced damage, no bullet drop, and explodes on impact (no ricochet) for 5 seconds
– Squirrel Blockade now summons a circular area of damaging Acorn Rain that also applies… pic.twitter.com/SWdhgNGqBx
Her Squirrel Blockade is getting some love, too. When it hits enemies, shields, or summons, it will now create an area of acorn rain that damages and slows anyone caught inside.
Beyond Squirrel Girl, NetEase is making broader adjustments across all three roles, with a focus on character survivability, damage output, and team compositions. The developers are also looking to address the strength of defensive, long-range strategies that can make it difficult for more mobile heroes to compete.
NetEase Already Has Plans Through 2027
Finally, the developers addressed some community concerns surrounding the content pipeline, particularly the lack of new characters in Season 10.
NetEase reiterated that releasing new heroes every season remains a major priority, and the team already has a character roadmap planned through the end of 2027.
The developers also confirmed that more game modes are in development, with a greater focus on quality and replayability. Alongside these plans, the team is working on optional PC performance optimizations that could improve CPU performance by up to 10% and reduce stuttering.