Marvel Rivals Season 11 starts November 13 with Nightcrawler and an 18v18 mode on the way

Marvel Rivals has several dates to mark this month. Season 11, Doomsday, begins on November 13, 2026, with Nightcrawler joining the roster. The update also sets up a larger battle mode and anniversary activities, but they will not all arrive on opening day.

Nightcrawler joins as a Strategist

Nightcrawler enters during the first half of the season as a Strategist. His teleportation gives him ways to reach teammates quickly, while his Brimstone bombs can heal allies and damage opponents. His kit also includes moving teammates through the Brimstone Dimension.

Dracula is confirmed for Season 11 too. NetEase has not detailed his abilities or precise arrival date in this announcement, so players should not assume both characters launch together.

November 26 brings 36-player battles

Chrono Annihilation arrives on November 26 as an 18v18 mode. Its dedicated Incursion Point map places the conflict where New York and Nueva York are approaching a collision. Both sides have antimatter cannons, giving the new format a different scale from the game's familiar team battles.

Anniversary activities have their own schedule

The second-anniversary program promises a total of 2,500 Units and a Legendary Deadpool costume through logins and participation in events. Those are rewards to earn across the activities, not a claim that every item appears simply by launching the game.

On November 19, Galacta's Galaxy Center opens in Times Square with six minigames. Anniversary costumes are also planned.

The esports finals follow later in November

Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 concludes in Stockholm from November 23 to 29. Twelve teams from four regions will compete for a $1 million prize pool. For players planning their month, the useful distinction is between the season opening, the anniversary activities and the later large-scale mode: each has a separate date.