No — Loki is NOT permanently gone from Marvel Rivals. This change is meant to introduce the upcoming character, who was seen fighting the God of Mischief in the Season 10 teaser trailer.
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Loki’s Disappearance — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character | Loki (Strategist) |
| Status | Listed as “Missing” |
| Modes Disabled | Quick Play, Arcade, Practice vs AI, 18 vs 18 |
| Still Playable? | ✅ Competitive & Social Hubs Only |
| Reason | Season 10 — Gorr the God Butcher |
| Season 10 Launch | September 11, 2026 |
| New Characters | Gorr the God Butcher & Nightcrawler |
| Permanent Removal? | ❌ No |
What Actually Happened to Loki?
2 Loki is now unplayable for players in every mode besides Competitive, blacked out in the roster and listed as “Missing” — and this does appear to be tied to the narrative for the upcoming Season 10, which arrives on September 11. 3 In the official trailer that introduces the character, Gorr is seen fighting and killing Loki with his Necrosword. The clip then shows a glimpse of Thor fighting Gorr, and it ends on a cliffhanger — leading fans to believe that the God of Thunder is next on Gorr’s list.
Gorr the God Butcher — Season 10’s Villain
2 Season 10 will mark the arrival of Gorr the God Butcher, a powerful comic — and Thor: Love and Thunder — character that, well, butchers gods. 7 After discovering the Faith-Harvesting Engine, a device that collects the power of worship, Gorr sees an opportunity to make his god-killing crusade even more devastating. Now, with the heroes realizing that Gorr is behind a string of divine murders, he has one goal: “All gods must die.”
⚠️ Loki Mains Warning: 4You can still use Loki in Ranked Mode for Marvel Rivals, but it could be a while until we get him back in the normal roster moving forward.
Is This a Marketing Campaign?
5 Rivals insider mmmmmmmmiller was among the first to share the news, and the Dexerto post alerting the Rivals community to Loki’s sudden disappearance has a “paid partnership” tag — confirming this is indeed part of a marketing campaign for Season 10. 3 This encouraged the Marvel Rivals team to disable Loki after their encounter to hype Gorr’s arrival as a Duelist.
Who Else Could Go “Missing”?
1 It remains to be seen how long Loki remains out of action for, and whether Thor and Hela will follow suit — but it’s another interesting way for NetEase to tie into the lore of the game. 1 Previous seasons have seen the lore impact the game in a variety of ways, including Apocalypse killing Gambit, Psylocke, and Wolverine during the Mystery of Thebes, before the trio were later resurrected by Jubilee.
When Will Loki Return?
3 As of September 9, 2026, the developers have yet to reveal an official date for Loki’s return to select Marvel Rivals game modes. However, his disappearance being tied to the upcoming Season 10 character’s release leads to speculation that the God of Mischief will make his way back to the character selection screen either with the new season launch or sometime during seasonal progression.
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FAQs
Q: Is Loki permanently removed from Marvel Rivals?
A: No — Loki’s removal is a temporary, story-driven marketing move tied directly to Season 10’s Gorr the God Butcher narrative. He remains playable in Competitive and social hubs while he’s “Missing” elsewhere.
Q: Why did Marvel Rivals remove Loki ahead of Season 10?
A: NetEase removed Loki from casual modes to narratively set up Gorr the God Butcher’s arrival on September 11 — the Season 10 trailer shows Gorr killing Loki with his Necrosword, making the in-game removal a brilliant piece of immersive storytelling!
