Steam News2 March 20264mo ago

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NEW CHAMPIONS Pixie: Megan Gwynn’s powers allow her to share charming Pixie-Dust hallucinations such as pink unicorns and rainbows.

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Full Marvel Contest of Champions update

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addedCHAMPION UPDATESMagik is getting a fiery, realm-changing new update! Many of your favourite Champions are getting updates in anticipation for 7-Star Ascension! Sandman, Vision (Aarkus), Iron Man (Infamous), Lady Deathstrike, Emma Frost, Korg, Man-Thing, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Storm (Pyramid X), and Jabari Panther can all look forward to buffs.

added7-Star AscensionSelect 7-Stars now have multiple ranks of Ascension enabled! Ascending 7-Star Champions will grant them additional Attack, Health, Challenge Rating and access to the new ISO Burst gameplay mechanic.

addedISO BurstAscended 7-Star Champions gain a new in-fight resource that builds up over time called Might. Once this meter is filled, they automatically go into ISO Burst, dealing increased damage for a duration.

addedCluster DropsCertain Crystals now have the ability to drop multiple items at once. Look for exciting rewards like gaining a 7-Star Champion and their associated Ascension materials from a single Crystal opening.

changedEvent Quest - Manic Pixie Dream GoblinMegan Gwynn, aka PIXIE, has arrived in The Contest of Champions just in time to clear up a mystical mess! The Sorcerer Supreme has recruited Pixie and her pals to help sort out some malevolent invaders from Limbo. They’ll need to battle the menace of the mighty monarch Madelyne Pryor!

changedGoblin Ascension Army - EventCollect and open Goblin Army Crystals to collect Limbo Goblins and contribute to this Event, which rewards up to a 6 Star Magik, Mystic Class Nexus Crystal, Mystic Iso, Mystic Catalysts, Mystic Sig Stones, Ascension materials, Empowered Grace Crystal and exclusive Titles and Profile Pics!

Marvel Contest of Champions changes

addedMagik is getting a fiery, realm-changing new update! Many of your favourite Champions are getting updates in anticipation for 7-Star Ascension! Sandman, Vision (Aarkus), Iron Man (Infamous), Lady Deathstrike, Emma Frost, Korg, Man-Thing, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Storm (Pyramid X), and Jabari Panther can all look forward to buffs.

addedSelect 7-Stars now have multiple ranks of Ascension enabled! Ascending 7-Star Champions will grant them additional Attack, Health, Challenge Rating and access to the new ISO Burst gameplay mechanic.

addedAscended 7-Star Champions gain a new in-fight resource that builds up over time called Might. Once this meter is filled, they automatically go into ISO Burst, dealing increased damage for a duration.

addedCertain Crystals now have the ability to drop multiple items at once. Look for exciting rewards like gaining a 7-Star Champion and their associated Ascension materials from a single Crystal opening.

changedMegan Gwynn, aka PIXIE, has arrived in The Contest of Champions just in time to clear up a mystical mess! The Sorcerer Supreme has recruited Pixie and her pals to help sort out some malevolent invaders from Limbo. They’ll need to battle the menace of the mighty monarch Madelyne Pryor!

NEW CHAMPIONS

Pixie:

Megan Gwynn’s powers allow her to share charming Pixie-Dust hallucinations such as pink unicorns and rainbows. Despite her sparkling personality, Megan has access to dark magic via her powerful soul dagger, making her a strong contender in the Contest!

Madelyne Pryor:

Madelyne Pryor is the current ruler of the hellish dimension known as Limbo and the Goblin Queen. After experiencing trauma in her turbulent past, Madelyne takes no prisoners with her powerful scythe and summoning abilities.

CHAMPION UPDATES

Magik is getting a fiery, realm-changing new update! Many of your favourite Champions are getting updates in anticipation for 7-Star Ascension! Sandman, Vision (Aarkus), Iron Man (Infamous), Lady Deathstrike, Emma Frost, Korg, Man-Thing, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Storm (Pyramid X), and Jabari Panther can all look forward to buffs.

NEW FEATURES

7-Star Ascension

Select 7-Stars now have multiple ranks of Ascension enabled! Ascending 7-Star Champions will grant them additional Attack, Health, Challenge Rating and access to the new ISO Burst gameplay mechanic.

ISO Burst

Ascended 7-Star Champions gain a new in-fight resource that builds up over time called Might. Once this meter is filled, they automatically go into ISO Burst, dealing increased damage for a duration.

Cluster Drops

Certain Crystals now have the ability to drop multiple items at once. Look for exciting rewards like gaining a 7-Star Champion and their associated Ascension materials from a single Crystal opening.

NEW QUESTS AND EVENTS

Event Quest - Manic Pixie Dream Goblin

Megan Gwynn, aka PIXIE, has arrived in The Contest of Champions just in time to clear up a mystical mess! The Sorcerer Supreme has recruited Pixie and her pals to help sort out some malevolent invaders from Limbo. They’ll need to battle the menace of the mighty monarch Madelyne Pryor!

Side Quest - Gwenpool’s Gal-Pal Guidebook

Get ready as Gwenpool gives you a first-hand lesson in The Battlerealm! You’ll be fighting alongside some of the amazing and magical female Champions in the game as we celebrate International Women’s Day!

Goblin Ascension Army - Event

Collect and open Goblin Army Crystals to collect Limbo Goblins and contribute to this Event, which rewards up to a 6 Star Magik, Mystic Class Nexus Crystal, Mystic Iso, Mystic Catalysts, Mystic Sig Stones, Ascension materials, Empowered Grace Crystal and exclusive Titles and Profile Pics!

New Currency - Essentia

Essentia will consolidate Glory, Trophy Tokens and Artifacts into only one, and it aims to be a Battlerealm-wide currency that can be acquired in a number of ways and will have a single, consolidated store for a more convenient and cohesive experience.

Alliance War Showcase - Founders’ War

The Alliance War Showcase returns, featuring some choice encounters from the Founders’ War Saga!

Incursions Saga Sector

As always, grab your #Saga tagged Champions, strategize and see how far you can make it in the Incursions Saga Sector!

Carina’s Challenges

Get ready for some brand new Carina’s Challenges! These challenges will be released weekly in the run up to the launch of Story Quest Act 9.4 and will be themed around ‘Good vs. Evil’!

All this and more! Check out the complete list of exciting updates on playcontestofchampions.com

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Steam News / 2 March 2026

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