Fifty players, one Thanos, and a recreation of the Avengers Compound battle. Marvel Rivals is turning Endgame into a raid, and it only opens in short windows.
The new Path to Doomsday: Avengers: Endgame mode arrives with the October 22 patch and officially starts October 24 UTC, which falls on Friday night in the United States. This guide covers the session times in US time zones, how the patch rolls out, the reward, the new bundles, and what Marvel has not said yet.
Checked on October 22, 2026 against the official Marvel Rivals patch notes, GameDaily and Beebom. We have not played the mode, so everything below comes from the reporting named here.
Marvel Rivals Endgame Mode Start Time in US Time Zones
The official patch notes list two sessions on the first day, both in UTC. Converted to US time zones (daylight saving is still in effect until November 1), they look like this:
| Session | UTC | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Oct 24, 1:00-3:00 | Fri Oct 23, 9-11 p.m. | Fri Oct 23, 8-10 p.m. | Fri Oct 23, 7-9 p.m. | Fri Oct 23, 6-8 p.m. |
| Session 2 | Oct 24, 18:00-20:00 | Sat Oct 24, 2-4 p.m. | Sat Oct 24, 1-3 p.m. | Sat Oct 24, noon-2 p.m. | Sat Oct 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
The notes say the mode runs for four consecutive weeks and that the same two-session pattern repeats in later weeks. GameDaily and Beebom both say the later sessions are not listed with exact times, so check the in-game event page for each week.
The takeaway: the first session for most US players is Friday evening, not Saturday, because the UTC date rolls over mid-evening in America.
What Path to Doomsday Is
According to GameDaily (via Yahoo Tech), it is a PvE raid in which up to 50 players fight Thanos and his army in the ruins of the Avengers Compound. The story has a Thanos from the past breaching the timeline. It is described as coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The mode is not always open. You can only join during the scheduled sessions above, and the notes say it is available in limited windows each week.
If you tried the last PvE experiment in another shooter, our ARC Raiders PvE guide covers how a limited-time test played out there.
Rewards
The patch notes list the Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume as a reward for taking part, and GameDaily and Beebom both mention other rewards without naming them. We could not find the exact requirement, such as how many runs or clears it takes, so check the event page in game before assuming one clear is enough.
When the Patch Goes Live
The update goes live on October 22 at 09:00 UTC, which is 5 a.m. Eastern, 4 a.m. Central, 3 a.m. Mountain and 2 a.m. Pacific. The notes say there is no server downtime: just patch and play. If you do not see the update, restart your launcher or console.
New Bundles and the Times Square Event
- Black Cat Fatal Weaver Bundle and Elsa Bloodstone Gothic Huntress Bundle: available from October 23 at 02:00 UTC until November 20 at 02:00 UTC. That is Thursday, October 22 at 10 p.m. Eastern until Wednesday, November 19 at 9 p.m. Eastern.
- No end date listed: Jeff the Land Shark Sharknos Bundle, Black Cat Fatal Weaver Emoji Bundle, and the Shawarma and The Snap emote combo bundles.
- Times Square, Avengers: Endgame (October 22 to November 26): watch the highlight screening for two minutes to unlock a Gallery Card, and take a group photo with NPCs outside the Avengers Gift Shop for 100 Units.
Prices were not listed in the sources we checked.
Fixes in the October 22 Patch
The official notes list no hero balance changes. The hero fixes are:
- Black Cat: fixed a wall portal failure right after casting Fortune’s Favor – Phantom Pursuit.
- Black Widow: fixed abnormal directional shifting during Widow’s Bite Slam.
- Hawkeye: fixed an empty-hand visual when switching from Psionic Arrow to standard arrows.
Other fixes cover Team Wipe counting toward ACE achievements in Competitive when an opponent quits, an MVP animation bug after mid-round hero swaps, and clipping or audio issues on several costumes.
What Is Not Confirmed
- Which start date is correct. The notes give an event period of October 22 to November 26, while the mode itself starts October 24 UTC. The longer window appears to cover the whole Endgame event, including Times Square, but that is our reading.
- Later session times. Only the October 24 sessions are listed.
- Reward requirements. No sources spell out what you have to do to earn the costume.
- Mode requirements. Nothing on rank or level gating.
- Bundle end time in US time. GameDaily’s text uses EST wording that does not match the UTC time in the official notes, so we used the UTC time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting for Saturday night. The first session is Friday evening in US time zones.
- Assuming the mode is always on. It only opens in timed sessions.
- Expecting balance changes. The patch lists fixes only.
- Missing the bundle date. The two new hero bundles end November 20 UTC.
FAQ
What time does the Marvel Rivals Endgame mode start?
The first session is October 24 at 1:00 UTC, which is Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. Eastern or 6 p.m. Pacific.
What time does the Marvel Rivals update go live?
October 22 at 09:00 UTC, or 5 a.m. Eastern and 2 a.m. Pacific, with no server downtime.
How many players are in Path to Doomsday?
Up to 50 players, according to GameDaily.
What is the Endgame reward?
The Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume, plus other unnamed rewards.
Does the patch change hero balance?
No. The official notes list fixes only.
Final Thoughts
Set an alarm for Friday evening if you want the first Thanos attempt, and check the in-game event page for the later weeks. Looking for something to play between sessions? See what is coming to Xbox Game Pass this month.
Sources: Marvel Rivals: Version 20261022 patch notes, GameDaily, Yahoo Tech, Beebom.
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