- Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 finally adds Black Cat as a Duelist
- His character’s selection pose has caused a stir due to his awkward position.
- Some players have suggested that the pose is a way to hide Black Cat’s unnatural proportions.
the latest Marvel Rivals The season update has finally arrived and added a new playable hero, Black Cat, but it’s her character select pose that has players talking.
Season 7.5: The Hunt is On is now available and, in case you missed it, the long-awaited Duelist, Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, is finally playable along with a host of new features.
The elusive master thief is probably the most anticipated hero yet, but the reveal of her character select pose, which shows her bent over in an awkward position, has upset some players.
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“Contender for worst idle pose in the entire game,” one user wrote on X/Twitter.
“The problem is that she’s not ‘striking a pose’, she’s holding it and standing there awkwardly. This is a good pose for a photo, but when she’s standing there holding it it looks like she’s suffering from crippling back problems,” said one Redditor.
Black Cat is typically characterized as a sultry, feline antihero, and players have noted that this pose references a panel from a comic book. It’s true, but why is she permanently stuck in that position?
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have it as part of your idle animation and then let it stay upright like the rest of the list? An emote in a similar pose would be even better than this!
Why the hell is it tilted like that? pic.twitter.com/FmIuyUb2iGApril 15, 2026
Some players have also suggested that the pose is a way to hide Black Cat’s unnatural proportions, and videos are circulating showing her elongated limbs in the game.
Here’s a better in-game look at the new “Symbiote Spider-Man Plush” accessory for Black Cat that will be available in the accessory shop at the start of Season 7.5. #MarvelRivals pic.twitter.com/K1E71lCcFKApril 16, 2026
“His torso is too short and his limbs are too long. Only his thighs are longer than his entire upper body. That’s why his running animation is so dull and reminds everyone of Groot,” another user said.
Even if we ignore the obvious way NetEase Games tends to portray some of its female characters, the pose not only seems awkward for Black Cat to maintain permanently, it just seems strange.
Not to mention the fact that you can’t look at her pretty costumes while she’s bent over. Do you want to buy the new appearance of Gato Negro? Okay, but you won’t be able to see it! His collectible Spider-Man accessory, which clips to the back of his belt, also cannot be seen properly due to the position it is in.
Please, NetEase Games, let Felicia Hardy stand up. All I know is that her spine is killing her!
In addition to the addition of Black Cat, version 7.5 features many quality of life updates, the return of Hellfire Gala, new team abilities, and costumes.
Also coming with the April 23 update is a new PvE mode titled Blood Hunt, which features an entirely new story, four boss battles, a new hero and trait progression system, and a new loot system.
Season 8.0 is also expected to release on May 15.
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