Gorr the God Butcher arrives in Marvel Rivals Season 10

Inquirer.net - Sep 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Gorr the God Butcher joins the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 10 update on September 11, along with a new map and game events.  Gorr the God Butcher Gorr enters as a duelist, and will be the 54th hero introduced in Marvel Rivals since its release in 2024.  Gorr’s abilities include the

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