Marvel Rivals fans solve Apocalypse murder mystery, pointing to Gorr the God Butcher

Marvel Rivals players have solved the mystery set up by developer NetEase Games, quickly identifying Gorr the God Butcher as the killer of Apocalypse. The revelation came as the community pieced together clues left in the game's Season 9 content, pointing toward a major storyline for the upcoming Season 10, Polygon reported.

polygonMarvel Rivals players identify Gorr the God Butcher as Apocalypse's killer in Season 10 teaser

"The community quickly identified Gorr the God Butcher as the culprit, based on in-game clues including a mysterious silhouette, a trail of dead gods, and a specific weapon."

Polygon noted that players also spotted a new "God Butcher" achievement in the game's files, further cementing the theory. The trail of evidence included a silhouette glimpsed in the Season 9 trailer and a voice line from Mister Fantastic that directly referenced Gorr, the villain known for his vendetta against all deities across the Marvel universe.

"The community quickly identified Gorr the God Butcher as the culprit, based on in-game clues including a mysterious figure in the season 9 trailer, a new 'God Butcher' achievement, and a voice line from Mister Fantastic referencing Gorr."

The fan theory came together rapidly after NetEase teased Apocalypse's death as a cliffhanger leading into Season 10. With the perpetrator now identified, speculation is already shifting to what the next season will bring, including potential new characters, maps, and storylines tied to Gorr's god-killing rampage. Polygon reported that the community's detective work has set the stage for a major narrative beat in the superhero brawler's evolving universe.