I logged in mid-afternoon and saw the Faulty Dream banner pulsing at the top of the Season 6.5 roadmap. You feel the game tighten for a second—free cosmetics, but a short window. I realized there was a Doctor Strange skin on the line and a deadline: March 20, 2026, 9 AM UTC.
I’ve chased free event skins across NetEase titles and Marvel drops; this one rewards steady daily play, not luck. Read on and I’ll walk you through the schedule, the steps you actually need to take, and what the costume looks and feels like in-match.
The Season 6.5 roadmap shows a live mini-campaign ending March 20, 2026 — Marvel Rivals Faulty Dream Event Explained
Faulty Dream is a time-limited mini-campaign in Marvel Rivals. It runs as part of Season 6.5 and closes on March 20, 2026 at 9 AM UTC. You don’t get every mission on day one: the event releases daily missions over several days, and you must complete each assigned mission to move along the rewards track.
This is not a grinding slog or a paywall — NetEase put the track behind repeatable daily tasks so you log in and play a little each day. The design favors steady momentum: skip a day and you’ll fall behind the nine-mission schedule.
What is the Marvel Rivals Faulty Dream event pass price?
There is no event pass to buy. Faulty Dream is completely free. All nine rewards on the track are collectible simply by completing the daily missions.
When will the free Doctor Strange skin expire in Marvel Rivals?
The free ‘Phantom Sorcerer’ Doctor Strange costume is only available through the Faulty Dream track and will be removed after March 20, 2026, 9 AM UTC. If you want the skin, you need to finish all nine missions before that timestamp.
Nine staggered missions across days — How to Get Free Doctor Strange Skin in Marvel Rivals
Think of the event as a set of nine checkboxes that appear over time. You can’t clear them all on day one because new missions unlock each day.
Here’s the simple plan I recommend: log in every day, complete the assigned mission, and don’t chase every mode unless the mission requires it. Missions are typically modest: matches played, eliminations, assists, or using Doctor Strange in specific modes. Play what the mission asks and move on.
The final reward — mission nine — is the free ‘Phantom Sorcerer’ costume. The costume is a nightmare-tinted take on Stephen Strange, corrupted by the Witch’s influence. The cosmetic reads as a nightmare captured in silk.
The rewards list reads like a compact loot ladder — All Faulty Dream Event Rewards in Marvel Rivals
The rewards track includes nine items. Everything is free if you complete the corresponding missions. There are two ‘Pick Your Own Reward’ slots that let you choose a small prize, and one slot pays out 200 Chrono Tokens.
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Mission 1 | ‘Phantom Sorcerer’ Spray |
| Mission 2 | ‘Chaotic Lash’ Doctor Strange Emote |
| Mission 3 | ‘Phantom Sorcerer’ Nameplate |
| Mission 4 | ‘Twisted Awakening’ Doctor Strange MVP Animation |
| Mission 5 | Pick Your Own Reward |
| Mission 6 | 200 Chrono Tokens |
| Mission 7 | Doctor Strange Emoji Bundle |
| Mission 8 | Pick Your Own Reward |
| Mission 9 | ‘Phantom Sorcerer’ Doctor Strange Costume |
The costume’s visual reads as a nightmare-painted variant: Strange’s silhouette warps, his sigils darken, and the cape takes on otherworldly patterns. The skin stands out in matches the way a whisper ruptures a quiet hall.
I recommend prioritizing the missions that match modes you already play. If a mission asks for eliminations with Strange, use him; if it asks for match completions, queue casual playlists to finish quickly. The two pick-your-own rewards are small safety nets if a daily mission feels tedious.
Tools and platforms to watch: the in-game event tracker in Marvel Rivals, the Season 6.5 roadmap tab, and NetEase community posts for any last-minute schedule notices. Chrono Tokens earned (200 from mission six) are useful across the in-game store, though they do not cost USD or EUR to earn — they are event payouts.
Will you let Strange walk into every lobby wearing the Phantom Sorcerer costume and make players ask where you got it?