In June 2026, Kabam will drop a major content update for Marvel Contest of Champions to celebrate the second season of Marvel Animation’s X‑Men ’97. The patch introduces two new playable Champions, a permanent Towers mode, and a suite of limited‑time events that weave the X‑Men narrative into the game’s live‑service framework.

Phyla‑Vell’s Arrival on June 11 : A Kree‑Eternal Hybrid with a Dark Backstory

According to the source, Phyla‑Vell, the cosmic defender and descendant of Captain Marvel, will join the Battlerealm on June 11.. Her backstory links her to the Phalanx invasion and her transformation into Martyr, the Avatar of Death, after saving Moondragon. The report says her kit will reflect her Kree/Eternal hybrid physiology and later death‑based abilities, promising a fresh playstyle for players.

Shatterstar Enters on June 28, Tying the Mojoverse to the X‑Men Theme

The source notes that Shatterstar, the mutant gladiator from the Mojoverse and son of Longshot and Dazzler, will enter the game on June 28. His inclusion is directly linked to Mojo’s manipulation of events to force both Phyla‑Vell and Shatterstar into a multiversal television show, setting up narrative conflict for players to fight against Mojo’s sinister streaming service.

Towers Mode Launches June 17: A Permanent Challenge for Team Building

According to the report, the centerpiece of the update is Towers, a permanent game mode launching on June 17. Players will climb massive structures made of Floors and Blocks, each housing a powerful Defender that can only be defeated at maximum strength. The source says this design forces careful team building and roster depth, with new Defender Mastery loadouts and a special Saga attacker Block introduced to aid players.

June Promotions and Pride Month Events: New Players and Community Rewards

As stated, Kabam will roll out several promotions starting June 8 at 5 PM PT. new players who create accounts between June 8 and July 6, 2026, and reach level 5 can claim a New Player Bundle via the in‑game Mail system, including 20 X‑Men Champions such as Jean Grey and Bishop. The source also mentions a Pride Month Sparkle and Shade Event with exclusive profile pictures, titles, and rewards that celebrate community diversity. A Champion‑focused Relic workout event will run throughout June, offering special arenas that drop Relic‑based rewards, ISO, Gold, and exclusive titles and pics.

Thor (Ragnarok) Update and Saga Showcase Additions: Visual and Gameplay Refreshes

According to the article, Thor (Ragnarok) receives a major update on June 1, 2026, refreshing his abilities and visual presentation to align with the celebrated film iteration. The patch also permanently adds the Tooth and Claw Showcase within the Saga Showcase Tower, combining Dinosaur and Meteor Tactics to provide a persistent challenge for Saga‑mode attackers.

Open Questions: How Will the New Champions Affect Existing Meta?

The source does not detail how Phyla‑Vell’s death‑based abilities or Shatterstar’s swordsmanship will shift the current meta. It also leaves unclear whether the new Towers mode will require a complete roster overhaul or can be integrated with existing Champions. Finally, the long‑term impact of the Pride Month events on player engagement remains unverified.