Marvel Rivals Endgame PvE Guide: 50 Players vs Thanos, Free Captain America Skin, Sessions, and Lattice Plan

Marvel Rivals is turning the final battle of Avengers: Endgame into a 50-player PvE event. Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Endgame brings a large group of heroes to the ruined Avengers Compound to fight Thanos and his army, with Captain America's The Winter Soldier costume confirmed as a free event reward. The event page opens with the October 22 patch, but the playable mode does not run all day. Its first sessions begin on October 24 and last only two hours each.

That distinction matters. Updating the game on October 22 does not mean a player can enter the Thanos battle immediately, and seeing the free costume in the event hub does not prove that one match is enough to unlock it. This guide separates the patch time, event window, limited PvE sessions, Times Square rewards, store bundles, and optional Lattice spending so that players can secure the free rewards before making a purchase.

Marvel Rivals Endgame update and event dates

The official Version 20261022 patch notes schedule the update for October 22, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. That is October 22 at 02:00 Pacific Daylight Time, 05:00 Eastern Daylight Time, and 10:00 British Summer Time. There is no server downtime; players only need to install the patch before joining the new activities.

The Endgame event page runs from October 22 at 09:00 UTC through November 26 at 09:00 UTC. In North America, the closing time is November 26 at 01:00 Pacific Standard Time or 04:00 Eastern Standard Time because daylight saving time has ended by then. The event hub, Times Square activities, and playable PvE sessions are related, but their availability is not identical.

The mode itself officially starts on October 24 UTC and runs for four consecutive weeks. The notes describe limited weekly availability rather than a permanent queue. Use the countdown in the live client as the final authority, especially after the first weekend.

First-week Endgame PvE session times

The first session is October 24 from 01:00 to 03:00 UTC. For players in the United States, that is October 23 from 18:00 to 20:00 PDT or 21:00 to 23:00 EDT. In the United Kingdom, it is October 24 from 02:00 to 04:00 BST.

The second session is October 24 from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC. That converts to October 24 from 11:00 to 13:00 PDT, 14:00 to 16:00 EDT, and 19:00 to 21:00 BST. These are separate two-hour windows, not the start and end of one continuous opening.

The official announcement says the mode will return for limited times in each following week based on this schedule, but it does not list every later date in the patch notes. Do not assume the queue stays open between sessions or that the same local time will remain unchanged after daylight saving transitions. Open the event page before each planned play period and keep a second session available in case queues or connection issues consume part of the first.

What is confirmed about the 50-player Thanos mode

Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Endgame is a large PvE battle in which 50 players gather at the ruined Avengers Compound to face Thanos and his army. The setting recreates the scale of the film's final battle, but players are fighting computer-controlled enemies rather than another 50-player team. A current Endgame mode overview also describes the encounter as a 50-player raid that runs in limited weekly sessions.

The official patch notes do not yet publish the objective sequence, hero limits, role requirements, difficulty tiers, failure rules, or whether players can rejoin a disconnected session. They also do not state that every hero is equally available. Treat trailer footage as a preview of the scale and theme, not a complete rules manual.

For the opening weekend, bring a hero you already understand instead of learning a difficult kit inside a short window. A stable connection and consistent performance matter more in a 50-player activity than maximum visual settings. Updating early, reducing effects if the frame rate drops, and entering the queue near the start of a session all improve the chance of completing whatever event objectives appear.

How to get the free Captain America The Winter Soldier skin

The event reward is Captain America - Captain America: The Winter Soldier, a dark tactical costume inspired by the film. The official wording says players can earn the costume and other rewards for free by joining the Endgame event. It is therefore an event reward, not a store bundle that requires Lattice.

The exact mission chain, number of required sessions, and claim threshold were not listed in the patch notes. Do not interpret “participate” as a guarantee that entering one match immediately grants the costume. When the event page opens, read every objective, note whether progress is daily or weekly, and check whether a final Claim button is required.

Because the mode runs in limited sessions, complete the first available objective instead of waiting for the final week. After each session, return to the event hub and confirm that the progress counter moved. Save a screenshot if a completed objective does not register, then use the official support channel with the match time and account details rather than replaying blindly.

Claim the Endgame Gallery Card and 100 free Units

Times Square has two separate Avengers: Endgame activities from October 22 at 09:00 UTC through November 26 at 09:00 UTC. Watching the Endgame highlights screening continuously for two minutes unlocks the exclusive Avengers: Endgame Gallery Card. Stay inside the viewing area until the mission updates; leaving early or interrupting the screening may prevent the timer from completing.

The second activity is outside the Avengers' Gift Shop. Use the designated photo wall, take a group photo with the NPCs, and the event grants 100 Units immediately. This is an interaction objective, not an ordinary screenshot taken anywhere in Times Square. Check the mission state and balance after the photo rather than assuming the reward arrived.

These 100 Units are free currency. They are not Lattice, and they are separate from the Captain America costume route. Collecting them still matters because Units pay for many store cosmetics and reduce the amount of paid currency a player may later decide to convert.

Black Cat, Elsa Bloodstone, Jeff, and the new store items

Black Cat's Fatal Weaver Bundle and Elsa Bloodstone's Gothic Huntress Bundle enter the store on October 23 at 02:00 UTC. In the United States, that is October 22 at 19:00 PDT or 22:00 EDT. Both bundles are scheduled to leave on November 20 at 02:00 UTC, equivalent to November 19 at 18:00 PST or 21:00 EST.

Jeff the Land Shark's Sharknos Bundle, the Black Cat Fatal Weaver Emoji Bundle, the Shawarma Emote Combo Bundle, and The Snap Emote Combo Bundle also become available on October 23 at 02:00 UTC. The patch notes do not attach the same November 20 deadline to these four items, so their live store timers should be checked individually.

Prices were not published in the patch notes. A promotional image or price from another region is not enough to set a budget. Open each bundle, inspect included items, verify whether the price is in Units or another currency, and compare the bundle with any individual-item option before converting Lattice.

A safer Units and Lattice plan

Marvel Rivals uses Units for many cosmetics, while Lattice is the paid currency used for premium purchases and can be converted into Units at a 1:1 ratio. The currencies are related but not interchangeable in reverse: once Lattice is converted and spent as Units, the decision should be treated as final.

Start with the free side of the update. Claim the Captain America event route, the Gallery Card, and 100 Units, then add the Units already on the account. Only after the live store shows an exact target and price should a player calculate the shortfall. Do not buy Lattice simply because several bundles launch together.

The Treabar Marvel Rivals top-up page lists Global-server Lattice packages from 100 to 11,680 and uses a User ID for delivery. It currently identifies PC and PlayStation as applicable platforms. Verify the platform, Global server, User ID, package amount, current price, and final payment total before checkout. A UID top up should not require a game password, social login, or one-time verification code.

Opening-weekend preparation checklist

Install Version 20261022 before the first session and restart the client after the patch. Open the event page, confirm the local countdown, read the Captain America mission text, and claim any introductory rewards. Visit Times Square for the two-minute screening and the NPC group photo while those simple objectives are available.

Before the PvE window starts, check storage space, network stability, frame rate, and controller or key settings. Queue near the beginning rather than the final minutes. Use a familiar hero, follow the actual objective markers, and avoid leaving immediately after the boss encounter until the results and event progress have been recorded.

After playing, return to the event hub. Confirm the Captain America track advanced, claim completed milestones, and note the next live session. Review store bundles only after the free tasks are finished. This order protects the limited gameplay opportunity and prevents a cosmetic purchase from becoming the first action of the event.

A four-week plan that does not depend on one session

Week one is for access and verification. Join at least one of the published sessions, learn the real objectives, and confirm how the free costume progresses. If the first session fails because of queues or connection issues, use the second window instead of assuming the event is lost.

Weeks two and three should focus on unfinished mission requirements. Check the new schedule in the live event page, complete weekly objectives early, and continue collecting any “other rewards” revealed after launch. Avoid relying on a community checklist if its requirements do not match the account's own event screen.

Week four is a safety buffer, not the ideal starting point. Use it to finish the final Captain America milestone and claim every unlocked reward before the event closes on November 26 at 09:00 UTC. A reward shown as completed but unclaimed can still be lost at the deadline, so the last step is always pressing Claim and checking the inventory.

FAQ

When can I play the Marvel Rivals Endgame PvE mode?

The event hub opens October 22 at 09:00 UTC, but the playable mode begins October 24. The first sessions are October 24 at 01:00-03:00 UTC and 18:00-20:00 UTC. Convert them to your location and verify the live countdown.

Is the Captain America The Winter Soldier costume really free?

Yes. The official patch notes describe it as a free reward from the Endgame event. The full mission chain was not published, so complete the live objectives and claim the costume from the event page.

Is the Endgame mode open all day for four weeks?

No. It runs across four consecutive weeks but is available only during limited sessions. The announcement publishes two opening-week windows and tells players to follow the subsequent schedule.

How do I get the free 100 Units?

Go to the Endgame photo walls outside the Avengers' Gift Shop in Times Square and use the group-photo interaction with the NPCs. Check that the mission completes and the Units are added.

Do I need Lattice for the free Captain America skin?

No. Lattice is not required for the confirmed free costume. It is relevant only if you choose paid store cosmetics after checking the live price, owned Units, and exact shortfall.