Temporary Game Modes

Guide to Marvel Rivals' Marvel Zombies Event Game Mode. Learn about playable heroes like Thor and Blade, unique abilities, map details, difficulties, and all available missions with their rewards.

Marvel Zombies was an Event Game Mode during Season 4.5, running from October 23, 2025, to January 16, 2026. It was the first PvE mode in Marvel Rivals, where up to four players fought against zombie hordes and a final boss, The Queen of the Dead. Players could choose from modified versions of Thor, The Punisher, Magik, Blade, and Jeff the Land Shark.

Heroes:

• Blade
• Jeff the Land Shark
• Magik
• The Punisher
• Thor

Standard Abilities:

• Blade: No changes.
• Jeff the Land Shark: 'It's Jeff!' only swallows enemies; 'Hidden Undertow' damages and launches enemies; 'Vitality Bubble' can only be picked up by Jeff; 'Reviving Current' (New) passively converts damage to healing and bonus health.
• Magik: 'Limbo's Might' passive ability is present but not listed.
• Thor: 'Electric Vitality' (New) passively converts damage to healing and bonus health.
• The Punisher: 'Warrior's Gaze' passive removed; 'Crisis Recovery' (New) passively converts damage to healing and bonus health.

Map: Marvel Zombies: Midtown

Difficulties: Normal, Hard, Extreme, Nightmare I-IV.

Missions: Missions included daily login rewards (3 Holy Ankhs), first clears for each difficulty (rewarding Units, Sprays, and Lanterns), and solo clears for Nightmare III and IV as each hero (rewarding unique Titles and Units). Holy Ankhs could be used for revives when the whole team was defeated.

Gameplay Loop: Pre-Match: 1-4 players select heroes (duplicates allowed) and spend starting Moon Power on Khonshu's Blessings. Waves: Players fight zombie hordes, earning Moon Power for completing waves and special missions. Preparation: Players can use earned Moon Power for upgrades.