A typical Marvel Rivals match consists of PvP action, but if you’d prefer to trade in human opponents for mobs of AI-controlled undead enemies, then you’re in luck. NetEase has announced a new PvE mode called Blood Hunt starting April 23, and it sure does look like a Marvel Rivals spin on the mega-popular bullet-heaven game, Vampire Survivors.
Set in the heart of New York City, up to four players can team up to take on Dracula and hordes of foes, bopping them with attacks to make them spout numbers from their heads. Again, the Vampire Survivors inspiration–with a touch of Megabonk–isn’t exactly subtle here, but it still looks like a fun mode to try out.
According to the trailer, players can choose from a roster of six characters–Moon Knight, Blade, Squirrel Girl, Thor, the Punisher, and Jeff the Land Shark–and runs will unlock Arcana Scrolls that can be used to buff your hero. These range from health increases to skills boosts, with more scrolls being unlocked if you complete a run on greater difficulties. There’s even a selection of gear to choose from that can enhance your chosen character with damage boosts and more buffs.
It also looks like players will have to brace themselves for boss battles, like a showdown with Cap-Wolf, the werewolf version of Captain America–read the 1992 Captain America storyline “Man and Wolf” for some comic-book weirdness.
In other Marvel Rivals news, the game is building up to the release of Avengers: Doomsday with several related events launching throughout 2026. A Loki-centered limited-time mode kicked off this month, and the roster expanded with the addition of Black Cat and White Fox recently.
In a recent interview with GameSpot, Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo revealed a very Avengers-inspired method for getting around creative roadblocks and how NetEase chooses which characters to include in the game.
