Marvel rivals season 4 adds new heroes with major meta impact

Season 4 introduces Angela and Daredevil, promising new gameplay dynamics and significant changes to the meta.

Marvel Rivals has officially revealed its first two heroes for Season 4: Angela and Daredevil.

The announcement follows a leaked glimpse of Daredevil and earlier fan speculation about Angela’s inclusion. Both characters are highly anticipated additions to the game, set to impact the evolving meta significantly.

‼️ NEW MARVEL RIVALS CHARACTER CONFIRMED

Angela is officially the 42nd #MarvelRivals character, launching alongside Season 4.0 on Friday, September 12th. pic.twitter.com/L9PAAJAdOv

— Miller Ross (@mmmmmmmmiller) September 3, 2025

Angela, the first hero to launch with Season 4, is a Thor-adjacent character in Marvel lore, known as the daughter of Odin and Freyja and a princess of Asgard. She is depicted wearing golden armor with wings and a distinctive headdress, wielding a long golden sword. Her abilities, showcased in the new trailer, suggest she will function as a Vanguard or tank hero, focusing on strength, durability, and frontline combat. Angela can attack enemies at range by throwing her sword or javelin and appears to possess a restraining golden rope ability. This aligns her with other Asgardian characters like Thor and Loki, potentially creating new synergies in gameplay.

🐉 Marvel Rivals Season 4: Heart of the Dragon begins on September 12th

The Timestream Entanglement has drawn the Seven Capitals together, forming the Heart of Heaven. After Knull’s fall, Hela is imprisoned in the An'Hay-Zhidi, where Dizang—Devil of the Eighth City—dares her to… pic.twitter.com/G5qENMpdfO

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) September 3, 2025

Daredevil, introduced as a mid-season drop, is the iconic Marvel vigilante Matt Murdock, known for his heightened senses and martial arts expertise despite being blind. His classic red suit remains, albeit with a sleeker, cartoonish design in the game. Early hints from the trailer imply Daredevil will be a Duelist (DPS) hero, relying on speed, agility, and strength to take down opponents. His arrival is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the combat-heavy roles in Marvel Rivals.

Season 4 of Marvel Rivals is set to launch on September 12, 2025, with Angela arriving early in the season and Daredevil following mid-season, consistent with past rollout patterns. The new heroes are poised to shift the current meta, which is heavily dominated by Duelist characters, by potentially introducing stronger tank or strategist roles.

The season’s storyline, revealed in the synopsis, centers on a cosmic conflict known as the Timestream Entanglement, bringing together the Seven Capitals and featuring a dramatic confrontation involving Angela, Hela, and the guardian of the Heart of Heaven. Fans can expect intense battles and rich narrative development alongside the gameplay updates.