It was only a matter of time before Marvel Rivals borrowed a page from Vogue—or more accurately, from the X-Men’s couture comic canon. The April 30 patch is live, and while it delivers the usual bundle of bug fixes and flashy new skins, this update has one mission above all: Set the stage for another yearly event.
Enter the Hellfire Gala: Moments, a new limited-time event starting May 2 that trades in supervillain takedowns for style icon supremacy. And just like in the comics, it’s not just about looking good—it’s about winning the vote. And the winner? They’ll return with a new look at next year’s gala.
Vote, Slay, Repeat: The Gala Star Vote Arrives
This year, it’s not about mutant leadership. It’s about who wore it best.
Marvel Rivals is letting players cast their ballots in the Gala Star Vote, where eight heroes strut their stuff in their finest digital fits. The winner? They’ll receive an exclusive new Hellfire Gala skin next year, implying—yes, you guessed it—this Gala might just become an annual tradition.
This year’s style contenders include:
- Emma Frost, naturally.
- Black Panther, all royal drip.
- Scarlet Witch, casting looks and spells.
- Cloak & Dagger, giving mysterious elegance.
- Wolverine, tux’d out and eyepatched.
- Black Widow, sleek and lethal.
- Hulk, big green and gala-ready.
- Captain America, repping star-spangled chic.
Vote up to ten times during the event and you’ll unlock a special gallery card, because even democracy deserves a souvenir.
The Event Breakdown: Three Acts of Eleganza
The Gala isn’t just one vote and done—it’s a three-part showcase:
Part One: Island Attractions
Take a stroll through Krakoa’s fashion-forward terrain in a series of challenges that show off the scenic side of mutant life.
Part Two: Hellfire Trading Company Gifts
Earn and trade X-Coins through missions to unlock rewards, including an Emma Frost emote that has her casually equipping Cerebro. Yes, it’s as iconic as it sounds.
Part Three: The Gala Star Vote
You cast your votes, you shape next year’s wardrobe. Real power doesn’t come from Infinity Stones—it comes from choosing who gets the glow-up in 2026.
And the Prize: Wolverine’s “Patch” Skin, Free for All
Complete all three parts and you unlock the ultimate freebie: Wolverine’s Patch skin, featuring Logan at his suavest—white suit, black eyepatch, and the weary swagger of someone who’s been in too many fights and fashion shows.
The event runs through most of May and concludes just before Ultron crashes the party as the game’s next playable villain on May 30.
Behind the Seams: Store Drops and Fixes Galore
If the gala’s not enough, there are new bundles now live:
- Winter Soldier – Thunderbolts Edition
- Black Panther – Damisa-Sarki Bundle
Plus, costume updates for Thor and Doctor Strange, new settings for audio customization, and a pile of patch fixes that range from the mundane (Rocket Propulsion glitches) to the marvelously weird (Wolverine accidentally going invisible in Invisible Woman’s ult).
Marvel’s Annual Slay-Fest Has Arrived
With the debut of Hellfire Gala: Moments, Marvel Rivals isn’t just playing dress-up—it’s making a case for turning hero shooter live service into full-blown fashion editorial. The game is all but confirming this will be a yearly event, bringing back the fire, the fits, and the fandom every spring.
So, get your votes in, finish your challenges, and prepare your best emotes. In Marvel Rivals, even democracy wears couture.
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