Marvel Rivals Launches Season 8 with Devil Dinosaur

Marvel Rivals launched its eighth season, Sins of Alchemax, on May 15, 2026, at 0900 UTC, introducing Devil Dinosaur as the game's 50th playable character and first new hero of the update. The Vanguard-class dinosaur, available across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S following about two hours of server maintenance, brings close-range brawling with bleed-inducing bites, a protective forcefield shield, crowd control jaw clamps, and an ultimate that charges through enemies to disrupt backlines.

Developers NetEase Games positioned Devil Dinosaur as a frontline aggressor, capable of ramping damage on weakened targets. A standout feature is the Primal Punishment team-up, enabling The Punisher to mount the dinosaur during combat for enhanced attacks and survivability. Players have noted his massive size creates exploitable weaknesses, such as inability to navigate narrow staircases on certain maps, effectively creating safe zones for opponents. His melee attacks originate from his tail at the rear, and he communicates through roars and grunts, adding unique interactions like those with Jeff the Land Shark.

The season unfolds via a detailed roadmap. On launch, the...