Marvel Rivals Season 4.5, “Heart of the Dragon,” goes live on October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC (3:30 PM IST) after a short maintenance window. The long-awaited mid-season update sees the Man Without Fear become the newest Duelist hero of the game, bringing major gameplay changes, Halloween celebrations, and the commencement of cross-progression testing.
Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 Release Date & Time
NetEase Games has assured that maintenance for Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 will begin on October 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM UTC, with an estimated 2-3 hours of downtime. The season will be available live on all platforms globally simultaneously, eliminating regional delays. Here are the launch times across multiple regions:
- India Standard Time (IST):Â 3:30 PM
- Eastern Time (ET):Â 6:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PT):Â 3:00 AM
- British Summer Time (BST):Â 11:00 AM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST):Â 12:00 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST):Â 7:00 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST):Â 8:00 PM
The highlight of Season 4.5 is the addition of Matt Murdock, better known as Daredevil, as a new three-star difficulty Duelist. This is a major addition to the roster of heroes, introducing special mechanics that showcase the character’s amplified senses and martial arts skills.
Season 4.5 is a major departure for Marvel Rivals, not just bringing the fan-favorite Marvel character Daredevil but also core gameplay system changes, seasonal events, and community-asked-for features. The addition of Daredevil’s distinctive mechanics, extensive balance changes, celebratory Halloween content, and the implementation of cross-progression testing make this update one of the most feature-packed mid-season drops in the game’s history.
