The Season 5 Battle Pass begins alongside the launch of Season 5 for Marvel Rivals. The official date is Friday, 14 November 2025.
On that day, servers will go into maintenance, and after that downtime, the new season and its new Battle Pass will go live. For example, maintenance in the UK was scheduled to begin at 9 AM GMT with the season going live at around 11 AM GMT.
What’s new in Season 5 Battle Pass and why it matters
With the launch of the Season 5 Battle Pass, players unlock a fresh set of rewards tied to the new season. In this update:
- The Pass is called Grand Garden Adventure.
- It features new skins and cosmetics for several characters – for example, new costumes for characters like Angela, The Thing, and Groot, among others.
- The theme of Season 5 is “Love is a Battlefield”.
For instance, imagine you play as Groot: with the new Pass, you might unlock a “Big Buddy” skin for him, unlocking a fresh visual style just by participating in this season. That makes the start date important — if you want to be first to earn those new cosmetics, you’ll want to be ready when the Pass unlocks.
How to make the most of the Season 5 Battle Pass
Starting exactly when the Season 5 Battle Pass launches gives you several advantages. Firstly, you get the full time of the season to complete tiers and earn rewards. For example, if a challenge appears in week 1 right after launch, being online “day one” helps you get ahead rather than joining midway and chasing backlog. Secondly, the early start means you can join fresh meta-game updates (new modes, changes, heroes) which often accompany a new Battle Pass. In this season, the new hero Gambit joins the roster at launch.
Tip for players in India (or any time zone)
While the official date is 14 Nov 2025 UTC, your local time will differ. Since you are located in Mohali (India), you should check what that corresponds to in IST. For example, if the UK launch time is 11 AM GMT, in India, that would be 4:30 PM IST. To be safe, log in right after the maintenance window ends for your region. Also, ensure your game is updated before launch so you don’t miss the fresh content.
A fresh start – level up from the beginning
Think of the Season 5 Battle Pass as a new chapter: the scoreboard is reset, the rewards are new, and you’ll be on par with other players at launch. It’s like lining up at the start of a race when the gun goes off. If you’re ready when the clock hits zero, you will enter the entire, entire length of the route. The best time to participate is at the start of the season, so you don’t miss out on the first week’s activities or giveaways.
