Marvel Rivals is adding Black Cat (Felicia Hardy) as a new Season 7 contender, highlighted by high mobility through a grappling hook, wall climbing, and a double jump, with a Fortune-stealing mechanic to boost her attacks.

Black Cat is officially announced for Season 7.5, with a release date around April 17 and emphasis on agility and disruptive, high-risk playmaking.

The Season 7.5 rollout ties Black Cat into the ongoing Season 7 arc involving Kingpin and the Gilded Saint, linking narrative threads to her story.

User and supporter reactions vary on the pose and sexualization of characters, reflecting ongoing debates on adult content in games.

Black Cat’s Urban Predator skin is described as revealing, illustrating the broader trend of selling sexualized visuals in the game.

The patch goes live on April 17, 2026, after a maintenance window of about two hours.

ESU Open Day runs from mid-April to early summer, offering free cosmetics and variants for Squirrel Girl and Psylocke, with Psylocke’s skin featuring a special ultimate animation.

Season 2 Battle Pass: Flower of Krakoa returns from April 17 to 30, providing progressive rewards after purchase.

In-game store adds new bundles and cosmetics, including Black Cat’s Urban Predator and Gilded Shadow skins, Spider-Man and Blade bundles, and an emote plus a plush accessory.

Industry observers argue Marvel Rivals’ approach contributes to a perception that sexualized character designs are used to monetize esports.

Lore updates expand the Black Cat and Spider-Man storyline, continuing vault break-in fallout and hinting at the Gilded Saint as a broader threat.

A new Lucky Loan team forms around Black Cat, White Fox, and Captain America, with Black Cat serving as a shield-support anchor and White Fox gaining upgraded auto-seeking tails.