Marvel Rivals keeps the content coming. NetEase dropped a new update on April 9, 2026, and on April 10 kicked off a brand-new limited-time event called Deadpool: Hospitality 101 鈥 where players can try their luck popping balloons to earn rewards, with the ultimate prize being the Maidpool outfit, originally debuting in Deadpool (2008) #20, featuring all-new visual and sound effects. Here’s everything in the patch, every new skin, all the bug fixes, and a look ahead at what’s coming in Season 7.5.
⚡ Quick facts: Update live 鈥 April 9, 2026 | Deadpool: Hospitality 101 event 鈥 April 10 to May 8 | New skins: Maidpool, Jeff Maid, Iron Fist Lin Shao | Season 7.5 incoming 鈥 Black Cat expected
🎬 Marvel Rivals 鈥 April 2026 Update Trailer
Watch the official trailer for the April 2026 Marvel Rivals update, showcasing the Deadpool: Hospitality 101 event, new Maidpool skin, and everything else dropping this month.
🎮 Official trailer by Marvel Rivals on YouTube.
📋 What’s in This Article
- Deadpool: Hospitality 101 Event 鈥 How It Works
- All New Skins & Cosmetics
- Hero Fixes & Gameplay Improvements
- Season 7.5 Preview 鈥 Black Cat Is Coming
- Event Schedule & Dates
- Marvel Rivals April 2026 FAQ
🎪 Deadpool: Hospitality 101 Event 鈥 How It Works
The star of this update is the Deadpool: Hospitality 101 lucky draw event, running from April 10 to May 8, 2026. The event is built around a balloon-popping mechanic 鈥 similar to the Van Dyne’s Grand Opening event from the game’s 1st Anniversary celebrations 鈥 where players try their luck to earn escalating rewards.
The structure is straightforward: spend draws to pop balloons and reveal prizes, with the highest-tier reward being the Maidpool outfit 鈥 Wade Wilson in full maid attire, complete with brand-new visual effects on his abilities and updated sound effects throughout. The costume originally appeared in Deadpool (2008) #20, making it a genuine piece of comic book history brought to life in-game.
⏰ Don’t miss it: The Deadpool: Hospitality 101 lucky draw runs until May 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. After that, the Maidpool outfit is gone from the event. Whether it returns to the shop later is unknown.
🎨 All New Skins & Cosmetics in the April 2026 Update
This update is loaded with new cosmetic content across multiple heroes. Here’s every new skin, bundle, and emote dropping alongside the patch:
| Cosmetic | Hero | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidpool | Deadpool | Lucky Draw | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Maid-Pool Chroma: Poppin’ Peach | Deadpool | Costume Chroma | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Maid-Pool Chroma: Yapping Yolk | Deadpool | Costume Chroma | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Maid-Pool Ability Upgrade VFX | Deadpool | Ability VFX | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Maid to Chomp Bundle | Jeff the Land Shark | Bundle (Maid outfit + unique VFX & SFX) | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Lin Shao: The Knockout | Iron Fist | Premium Skin (kickboxer style) | Apr 10 鈥 May 8, 2026 |
| Shark Attack Duo Emote | Deadpool & Jeff | Combo Emote Bundle | From Apr 10, 2026 |
Deadpool: Maidpool Outfit
The headline cosmetic of the update. The Maidpool skin is Deadpool in full maid attire 鈥 complete with frilly apron, headband, and the unhinged energy you’d expect from Wade Wilson doing literally anything. Beyond the visual, the skin ships with completely reworked ability visual effects and new sound effects, making it one of the most complete outfit packages the game has released. It pulls directly from Deadpool (2008) #20 鈥 a fan-favourite issue 鈥 giving it genuine comic credibility alongside the comedy value.
Jeff the Land Shark: Maid to Chomp
Jeff gets the matching treatment. The Maid to Chomp Bundle dresses the game’s breakout fan-favourite in his own maid outfit, with unique visual and sound effects that match the Maidpool aesthetic. If you want the full chaotic duo experience, picking up both is the obvious call.
Iron Fist: Lin Shao 鈥 The Knockout
Iron Fist gets a sleek premium skin with Lin Shao: The Knockout 鈥 a kickboxer-style design that leans into his martial arts identity with a fresh, competitive-sport aesthetic. This one is a direct premium store purchase rather than a lucky draw. It’s available alongside the Shark Attack emote bundle if you want to stack up Iron Fist’s cosmetic collection this month.
🔧 Hero Fixes & Gameplay Improvements
Beyond the cosmetics, the April 9 patch includes a handful of gameplay fixes and quality-of-life improvements. None of these are major balance changes 鈥 Season 7.5 will likely handle the bigger meta adjustments 鈥 but they address some frustrating issues that have been bugging the community.
Visual & Animation Updates
- 🦊 White Fox 鈥 Kumiho form color fix: White Fox’s Kumiho form color now correctly syncs with her Secret Agent and Rosy Recon costume base colors. Previously, the Kumiho form would display a mismatched color, creating confusion in-game and breaking costume immersion. This is resolved entirely.
- 🎭 New animations for White Fox and Cloak: Both heroes received new movement animations that improve visual clarity during combat and make abilities feel more responsive. Small changes, but they noticeably smooth out how these heroes read in fast-paced fights.
Bug Fixes
- 💚 Hulk healing bug patched: Fixed an issue where Hulk could fail to recover health if he entered an allied Spawn Room at the exact moment he was transforming. The bug was inconsistent but could leave Hulk vulnerable at critical moments 鈥 now resolved.
- 🦈 Jeff Rodeo emote exploit fixed: One of the more game-breaking bugs of the season 鈥 Jeff’s Rodeo emote could be triggered in the shared area of the Warrior Falls Spawn Room, allowing players to drag enemies inside the spawn room for massive, uncontested damage. The emote is now disabled in that zone entirely. This was a significant competitive exploit that affected ranked play, and the fix was long overdue.
🔮 Season 7.5 Preview 鈥 Black Cat Is Coming
The bigger story hovering over this patch is what’s coming next. Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 is approaching fast, and all signs point to Black Cat joining the hero roster as the headline addition.
Black Cat 鈥 Felicia Hardy 鈥 is one of Marvel’s most beloved antiheroes and a natural fit for Marvel Rivals’ fast-paced, high-mobility combat style. Her acrobatic movement, luck-manipulation abilities, and ties to Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel universe make her one of the most requested additions since the game launched. We’ll cover her full kit breakdown the moment Season 7.5 patch notes go live.
📌 Bookmark this page 鈥 we’ll update with full Season 7.5 patch notes, Black Cat ability breakdowns, and new cosmetic reveals the moment they drop.
📅 April 2026 Event Schedule & Dates
| Event / Content | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| April 9 Patch Live | Apr 9, 9:00 AM UTC | 鈥 |
| Deadpool: Hospitality 101 (Lucky Draw) | Apr 10, 2:00 AM UTC | May 8, 2:00 AM UTC |
| Iron Fist 鈥 Lin Shao: The Knockout Bundle | Apr 10, 2:00 AM UTC | May 8, 2:00 AM UTC |
| Jeff the Land Shark 鈥 Maid to Chomp Bundle | Apr 10, 2:00 AM UTC | May 8, 2:00 AM UTC |
| Shark Attack Duo Emote (Deadpool + Jeff) | Apr 10, 2:00 AM UTC | Ongoing |
| Season 7.5 鈥 Black Cat expected | Coming soon | TBA |
❓ Marvel Rivals April 2026 Update FAQ
When did the Marvel Rivals April 2026 update go live?
The patch dropped on April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM UTC with no server downtime. The Deadpool: Hospitality 101 event and new cosmetics went live the following day, April 10, at 2:00 AM UTC.
How do I get the Maidpool skin in Marvel Rivals?
The Maidpool outfit is the top reward in the Deadpool: Hospitality 101 lucky draw event. The event runs from April 10 to May 8, 2026. Participate by spending lucky draw tickets to pop balloons and reveal prizes, working your way toward the Maidpool outfit as the ultimate reward.
How long does the Deadpool Hospitality 101 event last?
The event runs from April 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC to May 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. After that, the lucky draw closes and the Maidpool skin is no longer available through this event.
What is the Jeff the Land Shark Maid skin?
The Jeff the Land Shark Maid to Chomp Bundle gives Jeff a maid outfit with unique visual effects and custom sound effects, matching the Maidpool theme. It’s a separate premium bundle from the Deadpool lucky draw.
What new hero is coming in Season 7.5?
Season 7.5 is expected to bring Black Cat 鈥 Felicia Hardy 鈥 to the Marvel Rivals hero roster. Official patch notes and ability details haven’t been released yet at the time of writing.
Was the Jeff Rodeo emote exploit fixed?
Yes. The April 9 patch patched out the Jeff Rodeo emote exploit in the Warrior Falls Spawn Room, where players could drag enemies into the spawn room for massive uncontested damage. The emote is now disabled in that specific zone.
Is the Shark Attack emote permanent or limited time?
The Shark Attack Duo Emote Combo Bundle (featuring Deadpool and Jeff the Land Shark) became available on April 10 and is listed as an ongoing addition rather than a limited-time event item.
Bottom Line
The April 2026 Marvel Rivals update is a cosmetics-heavy patch with some important bug fixes tucked in 鈥 exactly what you’d expect in the lead-up to a major mid-season update. The Maidpool skin is genuinely one of the game’s most creative cosmetics to date, Jeff’s matching outfit is the kind of content that keeps the community obsessed, and the Jeff Rodeo exploit fix is long overdue for ranked players.
The real story, though, is Season 7.5 on the horizon. Black Cat arriving in Marvel Rivals would be a significant roster addition 鈥 and the community is ready.
Are you going for the Maidpool skin? Drop a comment below and let us know which hero you main in Season 7!
Marvel Rivals is developed and published by NetEase Games. Available free-to-play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Update 20260409 live April 9, 2026.
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