What We Know About Marvel Rivals Season 4

Marvel Rivals has quickly become one of the most talked-about team-based shooters of the year, and the arrival of Season 4.0: Heart of the Dragon marks another major milestone for the game. With two new heroes, an exciting mystical theme, new maps, a fresh battle pass, and sweeping gameplay updates, this season promises to shake up the meta and give players plenty of reasons to return to the battlefield.

If you’re wondering what to expect from Marvel Rivals Season 4.0, here’s a full breakdown of everything we know — including characters, abilities, maps, battle pass rewards, cosmetics, balance changes, and more.

When Does Marvel Rivals Season 4.0 Start?

Season 4.0 launches on September 12, 2025, following a short maintenance period. The theme, Heart of the Dragon, dives into the mystical city of K’un-Lun and the legend of the immortal dragon Shou-Lao.

This main season runs until October 10, 2025, when Season 4.5 begins with additional content, including the release of Daredevil.

New Heroes Arriving in Season 4.0

Angela – Vanguard of Asgard

The first new hero arriving at launch is Angela, the Asgardian warrior and long-lost sister of Thor. She enters as a Vanguard-class hero, specializing in durability and frontline disruption.

Angela’s Abilities (as revealed so far):

• Ichor Blades – Shape-shifting metallic weapons that allow her to deal both close-range combos and mid-range bursts.
  
  
• Heavenly Charge – A mobility skill that lets Angela close gaps or chase down retreating enemies.
  
  
• Divine Guard – A defensive buff granting herself and nearby allies temporary damage resistance.
  
  
• Ultimate: Huntress of Heaven – Angela summons celestial energy, massively boosting her damage output and unlocking powerful finishing strikes.
  
  
• Team-Up Ability with Thor – A synergistic combo move unleashing Asgardian power when paired with her brother.
  
  

Angela is expected to become a cornerstone pick for teams needing a tanky frontliner with both offensive and defensive utility.

Daredevil – The Man Without Fear

The second hero, Daredevil, will be released during Season 4.5 (October 10). While gameplay footage is still limited, leaks and official hints suggest he’ll fall into a Duelist/Skirmisher role with enhanced mobility and melee pressure.

Daredevil’s Expected Kit:

• Radar Sense – A passive granting heightened awareness, allowing him to detect enemies through walls or smoke.
  
  
• Billy Club Mastery – Twin batons for fast melee strikes, ranged throws, and grappling maneuvers.
  
  
• Acrobatic Dodge – High-speed evasive moves, perfect for countering ranged DPS.
  
  
• Ultimate: Hell’s Kitchen Justice – A devastating melee combo, locking onto enemies in a flurry of strikes that can clear objectives.
  
  

Daredevil’s arrival is expected to shake up close-quarters brawls, giving players a hero with unparalleled reflexes and anti-flanker potential.

New Map: K’un-Lun – Heart of Heaven

Launching on September 25, 2025, Season 4.0 introduces a new Convergence map: K’un-Lun: Heart of Heaven.

Map Features:

• Dynamic Objectives – Teams must capture zones before escorting an ancient artifact through winding paths.
  
  
• Vertical Play – Tall temples, bridges, and cliffs give high-mobility heroes like Spider-Man and Angela an advantage.
  
  
• Environmental Hazards – Collapsing floors and mystical traps force teams to adapt on the fly.
  
  

The map not only adds variety but also ties directly into the season’s lore, making it a centerpiece of the Heart of the Dragon theme.

Arcade Mode Expansion

Season 4 brings a revamped Arcade Hub with both returning and new modes:

• Clone Rumble – Every player spawns as the same hero in chaotic matches.
  
  
• Giant-Size Brain Blast – A zany mode featuring oversized heads and altered hitboxes.
  
  
• Free Fight – Removes duplicate hero restrictions, enabling dream team line-ups.
  
  
• Conquest: Annihilation – Teams score points purely through knockouts, rewarding aggressive play.
  
  

This permanent Arcade rotation ensures casual players always have something fresh to jump into.

The Season 4 Battle Pass: Fruit of Immortality

The new Battle Pass, themed Fruit of Immortality, offers a mix of free and premium rewards.

Free Rewards

• Golden Age Captain America Costume
  
  
• Trial of Magneto Magneto Costume
  
  
• Chrono Tokens, sprays, and emotes
  
  

Premium Rewards (Luxury Pass)

• Abyssal Glow Luna Snow
  
  
• Winter’s Veil Winter Soldier
  
  
• Starlit Outlaw Star-Lord
  
  
• Astral Wanderer Doctor Strange
  
  
• Dark Phoenix (Jean Grey variant)
  
  
• Immortal Firebird Loki
  
  
• Mech Moon Knight
  
  

The Upgraded Luxury Pass also includes a 20% XP boost and bonus Chrono Tokens, rewarding progression-focused players.

Seasonal Events and Cosmetics

NetEase has outlined a roadmap of in-season events, each introducing new cosmetics and limited-time rewards:

• Sept 19 – Swimsuit & Summer Special Vol. 2, featuring skins for Mantis and Invisible Woman.
  
  
• Sept 26 – Hela: The Grim Lady costume plus accessories for Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Luna Snow, and Cloak & Dagger.
  
  
• Oct 3 – Emma Frost: Hellfire Protocol costume event.
  
  
• Oct 10 – Season 4.5 begins, with Daredevil and new Ranked rewards.
  
  

Additionally, the Scroll of the Immortal Beasts event offers a free Ultron “Wasteland Robot” costume for completing challenges.

Major Balance Changes

No season would be complete without sweeping balance updates. Season 4.0 includes buffs and nerfs that will redefine the competitive landscape.

Buffs

• Scarlet Witch – Her Reality Erasure ultimate now deals 9,999 damage, with added healing and a larger pull radius. This change alone could propel her into top-tier status.
  
  
• Thor, Blade, Moon Knight, Winter Soldier – Durability and ability cooldowns improved.
  
  
• Invisible Woman, Mantis, Ultron, Peni Parker – Better utility, shields, and DPS potential.
  
  

Nerfs

• Loki – Reduced crowd control uptime.
  
  
• Squirrel Girl – Lower summon durability.
  
  
• Psylocke – Shorter stun duration.
  
  
• Captain America – Slight shield nerf.
  
  
• Luna Snow – Reduced sustain potential.
  
  

These shifts create a fresh meta where Scarlet Witch and Angela may dominate the frontline, while Loki mains adjust to reduced power.

Ranked Mode & Competitive Play

Season 4 also improves Ranked Mode:

• Placement Matches – More accurate starting ranks.
  
  
• Refreshed Rewards – Unique nameplates, sprays, and end-season cosmetics.
  
  
• Meta Reset – With buffs and nerfs in place, expect major shifts in team compositions.
  
  

Competitive players are already speculating that Scarlet Witch, Angela, and Thor may form the new “holy trinity” of frontline dominance.

Marvel Rivals Expands to PS4

One of the biggest surprises is the PlayStation 4 release launching alongside Season 4.0. While this makes the game accessible to a larger audience, some players are concerned about performance on the aging hardware.

Still, this expansion shows NetEase’s commitment to making Marvel Rivals a true cross-platform hero shooter.

Final Thoughts

Marvel Rivals Season 4.0: Heart of the Dragon is shaping up to be the game’s most ambitious update yet. From the introduction of Angela and Daredevil, to the mystical K’un-Lun map, to the rich Fruit of Immortality battle pass, there’s no shortage of content to dive into.

Are you looking for help to rank up this season? Be sure to check out our Marvel Rivals Boosting Service.