Marvel Rivals Zombies PvE mode release countdown: Exact date and time

In a surprise collaboration with Marvel Animation, Marvel Rivals is introducing a new PvE mode, Marvel Zombies. It’s a horde mode where you can play as a select few heroes and enjoy a less stressful environment compared to regular PvP matches.

Here’s everything we know about the Zombies mode in Marvel Rivals, including its release date and what to expect.

Marvel Rivals Zombies mode release date and time

The Zombies mode for Marvel Rivals is confirmed to launch on Thursday, Oct. 23. This is the usual patch day for the game, and considering the updates usually roll out around 4am CT, we expect the same to be true for the PvE mode release.

Below, there’s the countdown for you to see exactly how much time is left until release:

What to expect from Marvel Rivals Zombies mode?

Marvel Zombies is a zombie horde mode where you get to play as Thor, Blade, Magik, Jeff, or The Punisher. Survive waves of zombies and fight different bosses, including Zombie Namor and The Queen of the Dead.

Each hero in the PvE mode has a few unique abilities, like Blade’s bouncing Moon Blades, a persistent Awakened state for Thor, an unlimited Darkchild form for Magik, and more. NetEase also revealed brief gameplay of the new mode, where a squad of four battles through Midtown, ending with a cutscene featuring Wanda.

More information about the mode, including an official trailer, will be revealed closer to the release date.