Marvel Rivals Night of Illusions is a Halloween puzzle event that starts on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC and runs until December 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC. You play as Elsa Bloodstone, explore five mysterious rooms and solve puzzles to earn limited-time rewards such as rare Gallery Cards, Units and Sprays. The 9:00 AM UTC start is 5:00 AM Eastern and 2:00 AM Pacific. However, the event has not launched yet, so no one has published puzzle answers, and this guide covers the confirmed facts and how to prepare.
Summary: Marvel Rivals Night of Illusions
- Start: October 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC, with update version 20261029.
- End: December 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC.
- Format: an interactive puzzle event with five rooms, played as Elsa Bloodstone.
- Theme: an interactive puzzle featuring Mister Malignant, a new Mister Fantastic costume.
- Rewards: rare Gallery Cards, Units, Sprays and more.
- Puzzle answers: not available, because the event has not started.
Night of Illusions Start Time in US Time
NetEase lists the event period in UTC. Here is what that means for US players:
| Time zone | Event starts, October 29 | Event ends, December 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 5:00 AM EDT | 4:00 AM EST |
| Central | 4:00 AM CDT | 3:00 AM CST |
| Mountain | 3:00 AM MDT | 2:00 AM MST |
| Pacific | 2:00 AM PDT | 1:00 AM PST |
The daylight saving change on November 1 explains the different labels for the end time. The update goes live at 9:00 AM UTC on October 29, so many US players will see it overnight and early in the morning.
The long window matters. At about two months, the event is far longer than the Halloween date suggests, so you do not need to finish it on day one.
For the rest of the season, see our Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 guide, which covers the patch, the new game modes and the balance changes.
What Night of Illusions Is
Night of Illusions is the second Halloween event in Season 10.5. The first, All Hallows’ Glow, began on October 15. Worthplaying quotes NetEase’s description of Night of Illusions as a thrilling, suspenseful interactive puzzle experience.
Here is what the official patch notes add, as relayed by Beebom:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character you play | Elsa Bloodstone |
| Rooms | 5 mysterious rooms |
| Goal | Solve different puzzles to claim limited-time rewards |
| Story hook | An interactive puzzle featuring Mister Malignant |
| Comparison | Teased as similar to the Death of Apocalypse event |
Mister Malignant is a new costume for Mister Fantastic, according to the Season 10.5 roadmap. So the story seems to put a sinister version of Reed Richards at the center of the puzzle.
Because this is a mini-game, it should not affect your ranked or quick play matches. The notes do not say whether it is solo or co-op, so check the event menu when it opens.
Night of Illusions Rewards
The patch notes list the reward types, and no more:
| Reward type | Status |
|---|---|
| Gallery Cards | Rare ones, confirmed |
| Units | Confirmed |
| Sprays | Confirmed |
| Other rewards | The notes say “and more” |
| Exact reward list | Not published |
| Which room gives which reward | Not published |
Because NetEase calls the rewards limited-time, plan to finish before the December 31 end date. I will not guess how many Units the event gives, since no source lists amounts.
Puzzle Answers: Why There Are None Yet
Searches like “room 1 2 3 4 5 solutions” and “witch puzzle answer” are common, but the event is not live as I write this. As of the latest update, no verified solution exists for any room. Any site that lists exact answers before the update lands is guessing.
Here is how I will handle it:
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Room 1 solution | Not available before launch |
| Room 2 solution | Not available before launch |
| Room 3 solution | Not available before launch |
| Room 4 solution | Not available before launch |
| Room 5 solution | Not available before launch |
| Witch puzzle answer | Not available, and no source confirms a witch room |
The keywords mention a witch puzzle, but the sources I found do not describe one. The theme is Mister Malignant and Elsa Bloodstone, so I will not claim a witch room exists.
How to Approach a Five-Room Escape Event
The steps below are my suggestions for a puzzle event of this kind. They are general escape-room habits and not confirmed details of this event:
- Look around each room before you touch anything. Scan for items, symbols and text.
- Note repeated symbols or numbers. Escape rooms often reuse them across clues.
- Take screenshots. A clue in one room may help in another.
- Try items in different places. An object may unlock something elsewhere.
- Go slowly on the first room. It usually teaches the event’s rules.
- Use Elsa’s abilities carefully. The notes say you play as her, so her kit may matter.
- Check for a hint system. Many events include one.
Because the event runs for two months, you can wait for the first community solutions if you prefer. Spoiler-free tips will probably appear within hours.
The Death of Apocalypse Comparison
Beebom says the event is teased as similar to the popular Death of Apocalypse event. That is useful context, but the details of that older event are not in the sources I used, so I will not describe it. If you played it, expect a similar approach, but verify each room yourself.
How to Prepare Before October 29
Here is a short list for launch day:
- Update the game. Version 20261029 is the update that adds the event.
- Free up time. Puzzle events take longer than a match.
- Check the event tab. Night of Illusions should appear in the event menu.
- Watch official channels. NetEase may post rules and a reward list.
- Avoid early spoilers. Many answers will circulate quickly after launch.
The patch also brings Marvel Tokon skins and hero fixes, so read the full notes after you update.
What Is Still Unknown
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Exact puzzle solutions | Not available |
| Whether the event is solo or co-op | Not stated |
| How long each room takes | Not stated |
| Exact reward amounts | Not published |
| Whether any reward is exclusive to Mister Malignant | Not stated |
| Whether the event returns next year | Not stated |
Common Mistakes
- Trusting early answer lists. The event has not launched yet.
- Looking for a witch room. No source describes one.
- Waiting for the last day. The window is long, but rewards are limited-time.
- Skipping the update. You need version 20261029.
- Rushing the first room. It likely sets the rules.
Conclusion
Marvel Rivals Night of Illusions gives you a two-month puzzle event as Elsa Bloodstone, with Gallery Cards, Units and Sprays as the prizes. It starts on October 29 at 9:00 AM UTC, so most US players will see it early that morning. Everything here is accurate as of October 28, 2026, and I will add verified room solutions once players complete the event.
FAQs
When does Marvel Rivals Night of Illusions start?
It starts on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC, which is 5:00 AM Eastern.
When does Night of Illusions end?
It ends on December 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC.
Who do you play as in Night of Illusions?
You play as Elsa Bloodstone.
How many rooms does Night of Illusions have?
It has five mysterious rooms with different puzzles.
What rewards does Night of Illusions give?
The notes list rare Gallery Cards, Units, Sprays and more.
Are there puzzle answers yet?
No. The event has not launched, so no verified solutions exist.
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