When does Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 start?

Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is right around the corner, and players are right to be excited about the mid-season update. The latest mid-season patch will bring some interesting additions to the game, and better yet, a plethora of hero balance updates. There will be a significant shift in the hero-meta, which is definitely what the majority of the community looks forward to.

This article will explore the start date and time for Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 and what players can expect from the upcoming patch. Read on for more.

Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 start date and time for all regions

The upcoming mid-season update for Marvel Rivals will go live for all regions on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2 am PDT/ 9 am UTC/ 2:30 pm IST.

Here's a detailed list of the release dates and times for different regions across the globe:

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)	May 30, 2025, at 2 am
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)	May 30, 2025, at 3 am
Central Daylight Time (CDT)	May 30, 2025, at 4 am
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)	May 30, 2025, at 6 am
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	May 30, 2025, at 9 am
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	May 30, 2025, at 11 am
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	May 30, 2025, at 12 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST)	May 30, 2025, at 2:30 pm
China Standard Time (CST)	May 30, 2025, at 5 pm
Japan Standard Time (JST)	May 30, 2025, at 6 pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	May 30, 2025, at 7 pm
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	May 30, 2025, at 9 pm

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What can we expect from the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update?

First and foremost, we expect a major balance patch to go live with the debut of the Season 2.5 update for Marvel Rivals. The community has aired out their frustration regarding the stale hero meta in Season 2, and keeping an ear tuned to the community's demands, the devs have incorporated some major hero changes in the upcoming patch.

Furthermore, players can expect a brand-new hero to debut with the mid-season update. It's no longer a surprise that Ultron will be featured with the latest update, and he will likely dominate upon his release. The Strategist's kit seems extremely promising, and it will be a breath of fresh air to see a more offense-oriented Strategist in the mix.

Last but not least, there will be new Team-ups in the game. These will improve teamwork and communication, allowing players to experiment with unique hero combos in the mid-season update for Marvel Rivals.

Also read: Marvel Rivals pick rates: All heroes tierlist (May 2025)

That's everything to know about when the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update goes live for all regions. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda's esports section for more related news and guides.

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