Nightcrawler Joins Marvel Rivals on 13 November, Dracula Follows in December

Nightcrawler and Dracula are both coming to Marvel Rivals, but not on the same day. Nightcrawler arrives when Season 11 goes live on 13 November 2026. Dracula follows in a half-season update expected in December, according to Video Games Chronicle, which reported the confirmation on 10 November 2026.

Marvel Rivals is a team-based hero shooter. Players pick characters, each with their own powers, and fight in groups. Every new character gives players another way to build a team, which is one reason live games add characters over time.

The new season is called Doomsday. A season is a block of new content, such as characters, events and rewards, that a live game releases on a set date and runs for a set stretch of weeks or months. A half-season update is a smaller patch that arrives between full seasons.

Nightcrawler, the teleporting mutant from Marvel comics, will be a Strategist. Strategist is the game's class for heroes who support their team, so players who prefer backing up allies over leading attacks will find a natural fit. Nightcrawler's arrival in the new season means players can try him as soon as the update goes live.

Dracula's arrival is later. The update that brings him is expected in December, so fans who want the vampire character will need to wait for that patch. Until then, Season 11 is the main focus for anyone following the game's roadmap.

Adding characters in stages is a common way for a live game to give players something new between major launches. Each season brings its own theme, and this one takes its name from Doomsday, a Marvel storyline that has appeared across comics and other media.

For now, the two dates are the key details. Nightcrawler is set for 13 November 2026, and Dracula is expected in December 2026.