Marvel Rivals’ Path to Doomsday – Avengers: Endgame event runs from October 22, 2026, at 09:00 UTC, through November 26, 2026, at 09:00 UTC. The Thanos boss fight is playable only during scheduled sessions on four Saturdays: October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14. Each Saturday offers three two-hour UTC windows: 01:00–03:00, 10:00–12:00, and 18:00–20:00.
The event combines a cooperative PvE battle for up to 50 players with limited-time missions, a free Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume, and two Times Square activities. Here is the complete schedule, reward checklist, and encounter overview.
When is the Marvel Rivals Avengers: Endgame event?
The overall Path to Doomsday – Avengers: Endgame event is live from October 22, 2026, at 09:00 UTC, until November 26, 2026, at 09:00 UTC. Times Square activities are available throughout that window, while the Thanos encounter is restricted to four Saturday play dates.
What is the complete Thanos event schedule in UTC?
Each listed session lasts two hours. The schedule below uses UTC, so convert the times to your local timezone before planning a run.
| Date | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 01:00–03:00 | 10:00–12:00 | 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 01:00–03:00 | 10:00–12:00 | 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 01:00–03:00 | 10:00–12:00 | 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 01:00–03:00 | 10:00–12:00 | 18:00–20:00 |
NetEase’s official patch information establishes the October 24 template and event window; the four dated Saturdays are also reported by esports.gg. If the in-game event panel shows different times, treat the current panel or a newer NetEase announcement as authoritative.
How does the Thanos boss fight work?
Thanos Descends is a cooperative PvE battle rather than a standard player-versus-player match. Up to 50 players can enter the encounter, and matchmaking may add AI-controlled heroes when necessary.
Phase 1: Sword attacks
Thanos uses close-range sword strikes and ground threats. Watch for red attack indicators and move out of marked areas instead of trying to trade damage.
Phase 2: Infinity Stones and teleporting
The fight escalates with Infinity Stone abilities and teleportation. Ranged or flying heroes can maintain distance while the team reacts to changing attack locations.
Phase 3: Fleet bombardment
Fleet attacks and ranged fire make positioning more important. Staying near healers helps the group recover between incoming barrages.
Phase 4: Timed finale
The final phase is timed and leads to Thanos using the Snap. Save enough survivability and damage output to finish the objective before the timer expires.
Which heroes and tactics help in Thanos Descends?
The following recommendations come from published event guidance, not developer-mandated team requirements.
- Use flying or ranged heroes: Phoenix, Iron Man, Storm, and Doctor Strange can attack while avoiding many ground-based threats.
- Bring sustained healing: Strategists such as Jubilee or Cloak and Dagger can help keep a large group alive through repeated area attacks.
- Respect red indicators: Leave marked danger zones immediately rather than relying on health to absorb attacks.
- Stay within support range: Remaining near healers makes recovery more reliable during bombardment and teleport phases.
- Spend Ultimates promptly: Use Ultimates when they are ready unless a specific team plan requires saving one for the timed finale.
What rewards are available from the Path to Doomsday missions?
The main free reward is Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume. NetEase describes the costume and other event rewards as available for free during the event window.
| Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete 1 match | Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume and the “Infinity Finale” title |
| Defeat 10 enemies | Captain America Winter Soldier nameplate and the Captain America “On your left” emote |
| Deal 20,000 damage to Thanos | Thanos Plush accessory and an Avengers: Endgame spray |
| Heal allies for 10,000 health | Highway Hero MVP and Captain America: The Winter Soldier sprays |
These costume and event rewards are time-limited to the event period. The official notes do not provide a separate claim deadline for individual items, so complete and claim missions before the event closes.
What can you do in Times Square?
Two activities remain available during the October 22–November 26 event window, independently of the Saturday boss-fight sessions.
- Watch the screening: View the Avengers: Endgame highlights continuously for two minutes to unlock the exclusive Avengers: Endgame Gallery Card.
- Take the group photo: Visit the iconic-scene photo walls outside the Avengers’ Gift Shop and take a group photo with the NPCs to receive 100 Units immediately.
Is the Twitch campaign part of the in-game schedule?
NetEase also ran a separate Twitch Path to Doomsday campaign from October 23–25, 2026, in PDT. Stream Avatars made Thanos an interactive mini-game boss in participating channels, but this campaign was separate from the scheduled in-game Thanos Descends sessions.
The global milestone was 100 Thanos defeats. NetEase said the top 1–10 channels would share 3,000 Twitch subscriptions, with 300 subscriptions each, while ranks 11–15 and 16–20 received Units rewards. Campaign rewards could take up to 10 working days after the campaign.
What should you do before joining a session?
- Check the event panel for the next UTC window and any updated notice.
- Enter the mode during one of the three scheduled Saturday periods; it is not continuously available between sessions.
- Track mission progress for matches, enemy defeats, damage, and healing separately.
- Complete the Times Square screening and photo activity before November 26 at 09:00 UTC.
- Use a hero who matches your preferred role, while keeping enough ranged damage and healing for the four-phase fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Thanos Descends on weekdays?
No. The documented playable windows are limited to the four Saturday dates in the event calendar. The broader event and Times Square activities remain active between those sessions.
Does the 50-player limit mean I need a premade raid group?
No premade group is specified. The mode uses matchmaking and can add AI-controlled heroes, so you can queue without assembling a full 50-player team.
Are the Captain America rewards purchased with Units?
No. The mission rewards are presented as free event unlocks tied to match, combat, damage, and healing objectives. The 100 Units reward comes from the separate Times Square photo activity.
Will the event continue after November 26?
The published event window ends at 09:00 UTC on November 26, 2026. Any extension would require a new NetEase announcement or an updated in-game event panel.