"Marvel Rivals" Creators Discuss Hellfire Gala, Summer Special, and More at SDCC 2026

Creative leaders from NetEase Games and Marvel Games offered a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Marvel Rivals during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

What's Happening:

• The panel featured members of the Marvel Rivals development team, including:
  • Dino Ma (Art Director)
  • Weitai Luo (Principal Environment Artist)
  • Zhen Li (Principal 3D Character Artist)
  • Peilin Zhong (Lead Character Concept Artist)
  • Yachen Bian (Marvel Rivals Marketing Lead)
  • Jinghua Duan (Lead Narrative Designer)
  • Donger Gan (Narrative Designer)
• Marvel Games representatives also joined the discussion, including:
  • Danny Koo (Executive Producer)
  • Dakota Maysonet (Creative Development Manager)
  • Dan LaDuca (Senior Art Director)
• Attendees were treated to creative insights, behind-the-scenes details, and new announcements from the Marvel Rivals team.
• The panel explored the visual and narrative design process behind the game’s latest content, including the Hellfire Gala, Summer Special, and other upcoming additions.

• Attendees received an exclusive Marvel Rivals Summer Festival poster as part of the SDCC panel experience. 

• You can even watch the full panel for yourself via the video below!

• Be sure to follow our SDCC 2026 tag for continuing coverage throughout the weekend!

More Marvel at SDCC 2026:

• The Avengers: Doomsday mystery keeps growing, as the Latverian Witch costume on display at SDCC 2026 has once again changed colors!
• Marvel Comics revealed what will happen following Avengers: Armageddon, and it involves a brand new team of X-Men taking over for Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
• Hasbro showcased some of their upcoming Marvel and Star Wars collectibles at a special press breakfast.
• Of course, the moment everyone is looking forward to is Marvel Studios' iconic Hall H panel – which takes place Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. PT. Be sure to follow along with us for all the news and reveals out of that panel!