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Marvel Zombies: New PvE Mode Launches This Halloween!

10/19/2025

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Summary

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Marvel Rivals will launch the first player-versus-environment mode, called Marvel Zombies, on October 23, 2025.
Teams of four battle endless waves of zombies and bosses, such as Zombie Namor and the Queen of the Dead.
Players choose Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff the Shark, and The Punisher, each with unique abilities.
The update coincides with Halloween, offering limited-time challenges and themed rewards, with an official trailer expected soon.

History

Historical Context

The "Marvel Zombies" comic series, launched from December 2005 to April 2006 by Robert Kirkman, depicts superheroes transformed into flesh-eating zombies in an alternate universe. Following its success, Marvel Studios announced an animated adaptation in 2021, with a release set for September 2025. This evolution reflects Marvel's innovative storytelling and engagement with fans, particularly around Halloween themes.

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Story summary

Marvel Rivals will launch the first player-versus-environment mode, called Marvel Zombies, on October 23, 2025.
Teams of four battle endless waves of zombies and bosses, such as Zombie Namor and the Queen of the Dead.
Players choose Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff the Shark, and The Punisher, each with unique abilities.
The update coincides with Halloween, offering limited-time challenges and themed rewards, with an official trailer expected soon.

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