Marvel Rivals Season 9 Leaks: Apocalypse, Jubilee, The Hood, and Everything We Know So Far
With Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 introducing the Alchemax storyline and continuing the game's rapid content cadence, attention has already shifted toward Season 9. While NetEase Games has yet to officially reveal the next season's full roadmap, recent teaser materials, insider reports, and community datamines have painted a clearer picture of what may be coming next.
The biggest takeaway?
Season 9 is widely expected to revolve around one of Marvel's most iconic villains: Apocalypse.
In addition, leaked information suggests that Jubilee and The Hood could join the playable roster, potentially expanding both the Strategist and Vanguard/Duelist hero pools.
Here's everything currently known—and what remains speculation.
Apocalypse Could Be Season 9's Main Villain
Recent teaser dialogue discovered by the community references:
"En Sabah Nur"
Longtime Marvel fans will immediately recognize this as the birth name of Apocalypse, one of the most powerful mutants in Marvel history.
Additional leaked story details reportedly reference the deaths of the Ennead and Apocalypse awakening to reshape the future, leading many players to believe Season 9 will center around an Apocalypse-driven storyline.
If true, this would mark one of the most significant narrative arcs introduced to Marvel Rivals since launch.
Why Apocalypse Makes Sense
Several factors support the theory:
Recent seasons have heavily expanded X-Men content.
Apocalypse is deeply connected to mutant storylines.
Multiple leaked narrative snippets appear to reference his arrival.
Future character leaks also point toward an X-Men-focused season.
Although Apocalypse is expected to serve as the season's primary antagonist, there is currently no reliable evidence suggesting he will be immediately playable.
For now, he appears more likely to follow the same role previous seasonal villains have occupied within the game's narrative.
Four Horsemen Storyline Rumored for Season 9
One of the most discussed community theories involves Apocalypse's legendary Four Horsemen.
In Marvel Comics, Apocalypse often empowers selected characters to serve as his Horsemen, transforming them into powerful extensions of his will.
Several leaked story references have sparked speculation that Marvel Rivals may adapt this concept.
Possible outcomes include:
Corrupted hero variants
Alternate costumes tied to Apocalypse
Limited-time seasonal events
Story missions centered around Horsemen transformations
At the time of writing, no specific Horseman lineup has been confirmed.
However, one leaked hero appears repeatedly in these discussions: Jubilee.
Jubilee Rumored as a New Strategist Hero
Among all Season 9 hero rumors, Jubilee is currently one of the most credible.
The X-Men fan favorite has appeared in multiple leak reports and is widely expected to join the roster in the near future.
Possible Role: Strategist
According to current leaks, Jubilee may debut as a Strategist, Marvel Rivals' support-focused role.
Strategists specialize in:
Healing allies
Providing utility effects
Sustaining team fights
Enabling aggressive teammates
If the rumors are accurate, Jubilee would add another support option to a growing Strategist lineup that already includes heroes such as Luna Snow, Mantis, Loki, and Rocket Raccoon.
Possible Apocalypse Connection
Community theories suggest Jubilee could play an important role in the Season 9 narrative.
Some players believe she may become linked to Apocalypse's Four Horsemen storyline, potentially appearing in a corrupted or alternate form.
This remains speculation for now, but it would align with the season's rumored mutant-focused theme.
The Hood May Finally Join the Roster
Another name frequently appearing in Season 9 discussions is The Hood.
A mysterious red-hooded silhouette shown in teaser materials has led many players to believe the notorious Marvel crime lord is on his way to Marvel Rivals.
Who Is The Hood?
In Marvel Comics, Parker Robbins—better known as The Hood—combines criminal ambition with supernatural power.
His abilities include:
Dark magic
Demonic empowerment
Flight
Invisibility
Dual-pistol combat
This unique combination makes him one of the most difficult leaked heroes to classify.
Vanguard or Duelist?
Current leaks suggest The Hood may launch as either:
Vanguard
Frontline survivability
Space control
Team engagement
or
Duelist
High damage output
Aggressive flanking
Elimination-focused gameplay
Many players believe he could blur the line between both roles thanks to his magical abilities and firearm-based combat style.
At this stage, his final classification remains unconfirmed.
Spider-Man and Venom Rumors
Separate insider reports have also hinted at additional Spider-Man and Venom-related content in Season 9. While most leaks still point to Apocalypse as the season's main antagonist, some community sources suggest Marvel Rivals could expand its Spider-Verse storyline through new Team-Up interactions, story developments, or future character teases. Green Goblin is frequently mentioned in these discussions, although no reliable leak has confirmed his arrival yet.
Potential Season 9 Hero Lineup
Based on current leaks and community consensus, the most likely additions appear to be:
As always, plans can change before official release.
What This Means for the Meta
If these leaks prove accurate, Season 9 could significantly impact team composition diversity.
More Strategist Options
Jubilee would help address one of the community's ongoing requests: additional support heroes.
More Strategists generally mean:
Greater team composition flexibility
Increased healing variety
More strategic drafting options
More Frontline Diversity
If The Hood enters as a Vanguard, players could gain access to a uniquely aggressive frontline hero that blends magical abilities with ranged combat.
If he launches as a Duelist instead, he could become one of the game's most mobile damage dealers.
Either outcome would likely shake up the competitive meta.
Should Players Start Saving Resources?
While no official announcement has been made, players interested in Jubilee or The Hood may want to begin preparing now.
Historically, new heroes, cosmetics, and themed events often arrive alongside major seasonal updates.
If Season 9 introduces Apocalypse-themed content, players can also expect:
New premium costumes
Event-exclusive cosmetics
Seasonal bundles
Limited-time store offers
Many Marvel Rivals players choose to stock up on Lattice before major seasonal launches to avoid missing time-limited content.
Final Thoughts
Although Marvel Rivals Season 9 remains officially unannounced, current leaks point toward one of the game's most ambitious updates yet. Apocalypse appears poised to become the next major narrative villain, while Jubilee and The Hood are emerging as the leading candidates for new playable heroes.
As always, players should treat all leaks as unconfirmed until NetEase Games releases official details. However, if even half of these rumors prove true, Season 9 could become one of the most exciting chapters in Marvel Rivals so far.
We'll continue updating this story as more Season 9 information becomes available.
