In a nutshell
- Parker Robbins, The Hood, enters the roster as a Vanguard, voiced by WWE Superstar Damian Priest.
- Summer Festival Vol. 2 adds swimsuit costumes, Lady Loki customizable animations, and the return of the Krakoan Reels event.
- Major storage optimization reduces game size by up to 40GB on PC and 15GB on consoles.
NetEase Games has announced that Marvel Rivals Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes launches August 7, introducing The Hood, new swimsuit costumes, Lady Loki animations, and storage optimizations across PC, PS5, and Xbox.
The Hood Joins the Battle
Season 9.5 introduces Parker Robbins, The Hood, as a new Vanguard hero. Switching between mobster and demonic forms, The Hood wields twin pistols, mystical shields, and dark energy orbs. His Ultimate Ability unleashes Full Demon State, firing piercing rounds that shred shields while granting bonus health to allies. WWE Superstar Damian Priest provides the voice.
Summer Festival Vol. 2
Launching August 13, the second wave of the Summer Festival brings brand‑new swimsuit costumes and cosmetics. Lady Loki receives toggleable movement and ability animations, giving players customization options directly in the costume menu. Fan‑favorite Krakoan Reels also returns for Volume 2.
Marvel Rivals Storage Optimization
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 introduces a massive texture compression overhaul. PC players will see a footprint reduction of around 40GB, while PS5 and Xbox versions shrink by 15GB, all without sacrificing visual fidelity.
Patch Notes & Balance Updates
Alongside new content, the update includes hero balance adjustments and full patch notes, ensuring the competitive meta evolves with the expanding roster.
