- 58.1.0 is now live! - 8 September 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Spider-Man Noir On Earth-90214, in 1930s New York, Peter B. Parker is the nephew of the activist Aunt May with a strong hatred for crime, particularly towards those who killed his Uncle Ben. When following a criminal tip led to an accident, he gained arachnid-like abilities when bit by a spider. Publicly he’s a Private Investigator, but secretly he uses his powers to take down crime as the hardboiled Spider-Man Noir. Gwenom While Gwen Stacy faced the mutated Venom Symbiote of Earth-65, the Kingpin known as Matt Murdock revealed that her father had been beaten into a coma by Rhino with little to no chance of survival. Fueled by rage, Gwen gave into the rhythms of her heart and let the symbiote take over, granting her immense destructive power and turning her into the most unstable, broken version of herself: Gwenom. Green Goblin (Stellar-Forged) The Eidol known as Lumatrix…
- 58.0.0 is now live! - 4 August 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Agatha Harkness Agatha Harkness is an ancient and powerful witch, whose life span stretches back before the Salem Witch Trials. She relies on her wits and unparalleled knowledge of dark and forbidden magic to thrive across multiple eras. She is the mentor of the powerful Scarlet Witch and she also maintains positive relationships with many heroes, but she often finds herself walking a very thin line between ally and villain. Spider-Man (Symbiote) Rework Overhaul One of Peter Parker’s most famous and notorious costumes enters The Contest to unleash its alien powers. Cosmic in origins, this dark version of Spidey’s suit has a mind of its own. CHAMPION UPDATES Cable is getting an update! NEW QUESTS AND EVENTS Epilogue Part 2: Broken Lines The Quest to reconstruct a 7-STAR CARINA TIVAN and banish the last shadows of the Chronoserpent continues! Face down a sinister Stark and a…
- 57.1.0 is now live! - 7 July 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Hobgoblin (Phil Urich)After discovering his uncle Roderick Kingsley’s Goblin legacy, Phil Urich became Hobgoblin, tearing through New York on a screaming glider, his pumpkin bombs and razor bats fueled by rage rather than control. Black TarantulaCarlos LaMuerte is not the first Black Tarantula, and he won’t be the last. After his wife fled to New York with their son and his heir, Carlos followed, bringing his strength to a world of superheroes, supervillains, and ninjas! NEW FEATURES Improved Double Track UI for easier view of content and navigation. “Find Catalysts” functionality can now look for Class Catalysts. NEW QUESTS AND EVENTS New Saga - Web Of CorruptionThis Battlerealm isn’t always a friendly place, the name itself is hardly welcoming. Behind every dark corner is another thing waiting to change you, and another mystery waiting to be solved. Get your notebook rea…
- 57.0.0 is now live! - 1 June 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Phyla-Vell Descendant of the Captain Marvel lineage, Phyla-Vell uses her Kree and artificially created Eternal physiology to protect the cosmos. While fighting the Phalanx, Phyla became the Avatar of Death to save her romantic partner Moondragon, gaining new abilities and her new title: Martyr. Shatterstar Shatterstar, Gaveedra Seven, is a mutant gladiator from the Mojoverse and the time-travelling son of Longshot and Dazzler. Due to his time in the Mojoverse, Shatterstar became extremely skilled in swordsmanship. CHAMPION UPDATES Thor (Ragnarok) is getting an update! Be sure to tune into the Twitch streams every week to gather OBSERVANCE and claim this newly polished gladiator! NEW FEATURES Towers As your team of Champions grows ever stronger, The Contest provides more chances to prove their power! Introducing Towers, a new game mode that challenges your Champions’ growth…
- 56.1.0 is now live! - 4 May 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS WavePearl Pangan is a swift swimmer hailing from Cebu, Philippines. During an opportunity to use her talents in a study of swimmers, a raid on the facility led to discovering her power of hydrokinesis: the ability to manipulate water. With her newfound powers, she took up the mantle of hero as 'Wave', fighting alongside Triumph Division and Agents of Atlas. Ghost Rider (Rework)Tricked by the demonic being Mephisto into selling his soul to save a loved one, stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze soon found himself bonded to the Spirit of Vengeance, a being of almost unlimited power from Hell itself. With the power to control Hellfire as well as his mystical Hell Cycle and Hell Chains, Ghost Rider has turned against Mephisto’s purpose and instead uses his newfound abilities to protect the innocent and cast judgment upon the wicked. NEW FEATURES COLLECTIVESCheck out Class Collectives! Th…
- Alliance War Season 66 - 7 April 2026
Foreword Hey all, and welcome to the Changelog for Season 66 of Alliance War! This is the first season running the Stone / Water Tactic, which has the unique distinction of being the first Tactic we’ve run that had all six classes inside of it. For some savvy players, you may notice the pool we have are part of the Ascension groups. This is a departure from the norm, and we hope players enjoy the change in pace. There are some new developments for Alliance War coming soon that we will be sharing in the coming months, so stay tuned for it. Until then, let’s jump into the Tactic and its details! Defense Tactics With this new Tactic, we wanted to experiment with Inexorable as the core Defensive threat to see if spacing is a direction we want to explore with future Alliance War Tactics. Because of the amount of Classes we have to account for, we put this threat under a predictable trigger s…
- 56.0.0 is now live! - 6 April 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Blade (Stellar-Forged) Blade’s dhampiric physiology was imbued with the Founders’ ancient power. Superhuman senses that allowed him to hunt supernatural foes, now allow him to peer into the cosmos itself. Blade is the perfect weapon in Isophyne's plan to strike back against the godlike Eidols. Ruby Thursday This villain augmented her head with a mass of organic circuitry and joined forces with the Headmen (a group of megalomaniac villains with unusual heads). Ruby and the Headmen seek world domination via a myriad of unorthodox methods. Doctor Bong Lester Verde overcame trials both large and inconvenient to become Doctor Bong! He is a supervillain without parallel and a supergenius with advanced knowledge of genetic engineering. NEW FEATURES MULTIPLE REWARD SELECTOR Selectors of the same type now allow Summoners to make multiple reward selections when claiming in bulk inst…
- 55.1.0 is now live! - 2 March 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Pixie: Megan Gwynn’s powers allow her to share charming Pixie-Dust hallucinations such as pink unicorns and rainbows. Despite her sparkling personality, Megan has access to dark magic via her powerful soul dagger, making her a strong contender in the Contest! Madelyne Pryor: Madelyne Pryor is the current ruler of the hellish dimension known as Limbo and the Goblin Queen. After experiencing trauma in her turbulent past, Madelyne takes no prisoners with her powerful scythe and summoning abilities. CHAMPION UPDATES Magik is getting a fiery, realm-changing new update! Many of your favourite Champions are getting updates in anticipation for 7-Star Ascension! Sandman, Vision (Aarkus), Iron Man (Infamous), Lady Deathstrike, Emma Frost, Korg, Man-Thing, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Storm (Pyramid X), and Jabari Panther can all look forward to buffs. NEW FEATURES 7-Star Ascension…
- 55.0.0 is now live! - 2 February 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS MARVEL CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH EPIC NEW ARRIVALS: M’Baku The charismatic and formidable leader of the Jabari Tribe, is one of Wakanda’s most powerful warriors and a frequent rival of T’Challa. He is a traditionalist, a worshipper of the White Gorilla, Ghekre, living with his tribe in the isolated mountains away from the rest of Wakanda due to ideological differences. He and his tribe reject the technological progress embraced by T’Challa’s leadership. Though often seen challenging T’Challa’s rule, ultimately his motivations stem from a deep belief in maintaining Wakanda’s ancient traditions. Blue Marvel Adam Brashear had always been a prodigy—a college football star with multiple Ph.D.s who earned two Silver Stars serving as a Marine in the Korean War. While leading Project: Perseus, an attempt to harness the power of antimatter, Adam and h…
- 54.1.0 is now live! - 5 January 2026
NEW CHAMPIONS Spider-Slayer (J. Jonah Jameson)J. Jonah Jameson, an editor-in-chief who has been leaping into the headlines himself via a Spider-Slayer mech suit! Doctor Strange (Rework)Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange is a Master of the Mystic Arts dedicated to defending the Earth against the darkest mystical adversaries! Star-Lord (Stellar-Forged)When Peter Quill made the decision to take on the power offered to him by the ancient Founders, he expected his Spartax heritage to grow in strength. Instead, his human half was enhanced, granting Star-Lord lightning reflexes and better control over his Element Gun. CHAMPION UPDATES Toad, Vision (Deathless), Falcon (Joaquin Torres) and Spider-Woman are being updated, check out the website for more information. NEW FEATURES Solo ColiseumFollowing the release of Alliance Coliseum in the previous build, we are now releasing Solo Coliseum! Enter the…
- The Banquet Summary - 16 December 2025
Greetings Summoners! No matter which of the nine-realms you call home, it is time for merry-making and feasting! So warriors such as Jane Foster and Valkyrie invite one and all to make the most out of this celebration as they prepare for battle against the invading Eidols. Feast on resources, Celebrate with your fellow Summoners, and make merry... while you can. The Banquet Crystals and Events will be available to anyone who has hit Conqueror and above, with different Crystals available for purchase based on your Progression. In order to earn points in their Alliance Event, a Summoner must be in the Alliance for 14 days prior to opening or purchasing any Crystals. Banquet Grace Crystal - 15 UnitsGreater Banquet Grace Crystal - 250 UnitsSuperior Banquet Grace Crystal (limited to Thronebreaker+) - 300 Units Jubilant Crystals have joined the Banquet - and with them some of the rarest mater…
- 54.0.0 is now live! - 8 December 2025
THE CONTEST TURNS 11! Join us this month as we celebrate our charming Champions and sensational Summoners! NEW CHAMPION Imperiosa Not only the pinnacle of Eidol creation, but also the combined genius of every Founder who ever lived, Imperiosa is a vessel that contains the Founders' brilliance, cruelty, and will to dominate. Inhabiting a body composed of billions of tiny, synthetic ISO-based organisms, Imperiosa is able to rearrange these "Synthects" into a myriad of useful forms and functions depending on the situation. Additionally, Synthects can disassemble matter around them, providing raw materials to replicate themselves without limit. Though a hive mind, Imperiosa manifests as one voice speaking with absolute authority; an icon of the vile past, volatile present, and violent future of The Founders. CHAMPION UPDATES Punisher Punisher can handle some punishment before dishing it out…
- 53.1.0 is now live! - 3 November 2025
NEW CHAMPIONS Lizard: Dr. Curtis Connors is a renowned scientist and field surgeon who tragically lost an arm during his service. After returning to civilian life, he devoted himself to finding a way to regenerate lost limbs by developing a serum based on reptilian DNA. He used himself as the first test subject, and while the serum worked, it also mutated his DNA and he turned himself into a human-reptile hybrid known as the Lizard. Spider-Man (Pavitr Prabhakar): Pavitr Prabhakar was born and raised in the vibrant but gridlocked city of Mumbattan. Granted magical spider powers by a shaman and guided by the moral lessons of his Aunt Maya and late uncle Bhim, he has assumed the heroic mantle of Spider-Man. These model heroics led to his induction into the Spider-Society. When the Spot invades his city and causes a disaster, Pavitr gets a painful look at the darker sides of his new life, a…
- Alliance War Season 62 - 28 October 2025
ForewordHey all, and welcome to another Changelog for Season 62 of Alliance War! As we ramp up into the end of year, we have some exciting developments coming down the pipe for Alliance War. To ensure that those plans line up with other events for the End of Year, this Season will be 5 weeks long. 2 Weeks of Off Season, and 3 Weeks of On-Season, with 9 War Season matches rather than the normal 12. To compensate, we are lowering the threshold to qualify for season rewards from 5 to 4 wars. In addition, we have some minor changes for the map to allow for more Attackers to take on some Tricky Nodes, and reduce the difficulty of some key nodes on the map. What are those changes? Let’s find out, shall we?Map ChangesNode 16 was a particularly rough placement for some players. Aggression: Fury is a Buff that stacks up quick, and with the right Defender, means that you could potentially be taki…
- Dev Diary – The Prestige Calculator - 15 October 2025
Greetings Summoners! I'd like to introduce the newest tool to our Academy – the Prestige Calculator! Prestige has been a stat that Summoners have wanted improved visibility to for a very long time – and with the latest updates available in-game, we are aiming to do something similar for you on the website with the latest tool joining the Academy – The Prestige Calculator! We are planning many different tools for the Academy that we want to bring to you, but I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about this one in particular and what our plans are for it going forward! Over the past two months, we pivoted to prioritizing this one in particular in order to try to get it out to the Community before Prestige 30 was used in Alliance Quest. Let’s start with answering a few questions that I know many Summoners are going to have.Signature Ability levels only show in intervals of 5 – what about…
- PC Only Hotfix - Custom Keybinds Fix Live Now - 9 October 2025
Greetings Summoners!We just pushed out a Hotfix on PC for both Steam and Direct Download to resolve the problem affecting custom keybinds. This hotfix should be available to download soon if you don't see it already. Thank you for your patience while we resolved this issue!
- 53.0.0 is now live! - 6 October 2025
NEW CHAMPIONSDracula (Mystic) Cut down in a battle that should have meant his end, Vlad Tepes Dracula was infected with vampirism and rose again with darker powers. Growing in power over the centuries, Dracula now rules as the Voivode of the Vampire Nation. Though he plays the role of a refined leader, his thirst for blood and violence will never truly be sated. Franken-Castle (Skill)The Punisher met a grisly end and was finally allowed to rest in peace. Unfortunately his rest is cut short as he roars to life on Doctor Michael Morbius' operating table. Frank was re-assembled to help The Legion of Monsters protect Monster Metropolis and its denizens from would-be monster hunters. Franken-Castle now continues his crusade for vengeance deep into his undeath. CHAMPION UPDATES Super-Skrull has seen a recent update! Check our blog and socials for more info! NEW QUESTS AND EVENTS Saga - Founde…
- 52.1.0 is now live! - 2 September 2025
NEW CHAMPIONSMr. Knight (Summoners Choice Winner) There is a time for a clenched fist and time for a helping hand. When Moon Knight wants to add nuance to his crime-fighting he takes on the persona of Mr. Knight. This gentleman detective can talk his way out of trouble, but is no stranger to rolling up his sleeves for more intensive interrogations. Silver SamuraiKenuichio Harada is the mutant son of former Japanese crimelord Shingen Yashida, the head of the influential Clan Yashida in Japan. Harada has mastered the disciplines of the Samurai, with his mutant powers granting him the ability to generate energy from within himself, and transfer said energy through inanimate objects. He uses this gift to empower his sacred Katana, allowing it to cut through nearly anything. Now, like his father, he seeks to run his own criminal underworld. CHAMPION UPDATESRhino The same Rhino, with a bunch…
- SUMMONERS FEST TICKETS NOW LIVE - 25 August 2025
Greetings Summoners! Summoners Fest Tickets are now LIVE! For those attending, we can’t wait to see you in Vancouver. https://summonersfest.eventbrite.com/
- Dev Diary: Questing and Alliance Updates - 15 August 2025
Greetings Summoners! As part of our continuing goal of bringing new and innovative experiences to The Contest, we aim to make The Battlerealm more dynamic, rewarding, and fun for Summoners of all levels. Today, we dive into a trio of updates coming to Marvel Contest of Champions in September 2025, and we can’t wait for you to jump into the new Adaptive Difficulty Event Quest, the revamped Alliance Weekly Super Event, and explore the Daily Quest Rework. These changes are designed to streamline gameplay, reward teamwork, and offer challenges tailored to your progression. Let’s break it all down.Adaptive Difficulty Event QuestWe’re revitalizing the monthly Event Quest with the introduction of Adaptive Difficulty. Starting in September, we’re moving away from the traditional six difficulty tiers (Contender, Proven, Conquerer, Cavalier, Uncollected, and Thronebreaker) to a single, dynamic di…
