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Why ‘Marvel Rivals’ Is Listing Loki As ‘Missing’ Ahead Of Season 10 (Update: He’s Dead)

Marvel Rivals unexpectedly lists Loki as ‘missing’ and dead just before Season 10, sparking fan speculation.

By · Published September 8, 2026 at 18:26 UTC · Updated September 8, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: MP1st · Marvel Rivals · ixbt.games · games.gg · Insider Gaming · GosuGamers · Forbes.

How this dossier is built: methodology · AI policy · corrections.

Questions people are asking

Why is Loki listed as missing in Marvel Rivals before Season 10?

Because the character has been removed from several game modes, as reported by ixbt.games and games.gg.

Which new hero does Season 10 introduce?

Season 10 adds Duelist Gorr as the sole new hero, according to GosuGamers.

What other hero changes accompany Loki’s removal?

Scarlet Witch receives a rework and nerfs, and Insider Gaming notes Season 10.5 will not add any new heroes.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 23.
  • Primary Driver: Marvel Rivals unexpectedly lists Loki as ‘missing’ and dead just before Season 10, sparking fan speculation.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Loki is suddenly listed as ‘missing’ – even dead – in Marvel Rivals ahead of the Season 10 launch, a stark contrast to his long‑standing presence in the game. The reason is simple: the character has been removed from several game modes before the Season 10 rollout, as reported by ixbt.games and games.gg. According to GosuGamers, Season 10 introduces only one new hero, Duelist Gorr, while Scarlet Witch receives a rework and a series of nerfs.

Insider Gaming notes that the upcoming Season 10.5 will not bring any additional heroes. The same source details specific nerfs to existing characters, signaling a broader balance overhaul. Forbes adds that the listing now reads ‘Missing (Update: He’s dead)’, underscoring the finality of the change.

While Loki’s exit is clear, the focus on Gorr, Scarlet Witch’s revamp, and the pause on new heroes suggests the developers are prioritising balance tweaks. Players will likely monitor patch notes for any resurrection event or narrative hint regarding Loki’s status.

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