Marvel Rivals Season 9 is officially arriving on July 10, and NetEase has confirmed the global rollout schedule for the highly anticipated update. Players waiting to jump into Marvel Rivals Season 9 should note that the update begins at 9:00 AM UTC, but servers will first undergo scheduled maintenance before gameplay becomes available worldwide.
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The launch means different local times for players in various regions. In the US, the update will roll out at 2:00 AM PT and 5:00 AM ET, and in the UK, players can expect the update at 10:00 AM BST. In India the rollout starts at 2:30 PM IST, Singapore and China at 5:00 PM, Japan and South Korea at 6:00 PM and on Australia’s east coast at 7:00 PM.
Will there be any server maintenance before launch?
Players shouldn’t expect to be able to jump in once the clock strikes the official release time. NetEase announced a scheduled maintenance that will last for about two hours, and the servers are expected to be back online around 11:00 AM UTC. However, the exact time it will be completed may vary depending on the progress of the deployment and the stability of the servers.
What’s New in Marvel Rivals Season 9
Season 9’s, The Mystery of Thebes, is one of the biggest content updates so far. The headline also adds a new story chapter focusing on mysterious murders tied to Apocalypse, and Jubilee joins the playable roster. Players also get a brand-new map, a revamped Team-Up system, a reworked Black Widow, new cosmetics and a new Battle Pass.
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Competitive players will be expecting more than a few new heroes. The update adds Regenerative Shields, a defensive mechanic that heals health after players go a short period of time without taking damage. Balance changes are also coming for Captain America, Hulk, Groot, Venom, Doctor Strange, Thor and Deadpool to better match fairness across different game modes.
What Are The Prizes For Season 9
Limited-time events are also launching in Season 9. The detective-themed Death of Apocalypse event will include in-game rewards, and new Twitch Drops will give players the chance to unlock exclusive Captain America cosmetics by watching eligible streams. Exclusive seasonal rewards will also be available for players reaching Gold or higher during the season.
Should You Be Logging In on Launch Day?
For returning players, Season 9 is not your typical seasonal update. Major gameplay systems, hero balance changes and new content will change both casual and competitive matches. Players eager to get in right at the moment the update goes live should expect to see scheduled maintenance and potential login queues as the patch rolls out globally.
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