Marvel Rivals News

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on February 5th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play![/p][p]Here's what's coming your way:[/p][p] [/p][h2]All-New Content[/h2][h3]New In Store[/h3][p]1. Groot - Mecha-Flora Bundle
2. Magneto - Seat of Autumn Bundle
3. Groot - Mecha-Flora Emoji Bundle
4. Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle
     New Animation For: Deadpool
 Available From: February 6th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).[/p][p] [/p][p]Log in to claim The Thing's Helmet Ready Emote for FREE!
Claim Period: February 8th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to February 22nd, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)
It's chargin' time; don't miss out![/p][p] [/p][p]1. Loki - Lady Loki Bundle
Has been extended until February 20th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).[/p][p] [/p][h2]Fixes and Optimizations[/h2][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p]1. Hydra Charteris Base Achievement Un/locked: Fixed an issue where winning as the Red Team might not complete the "Cut off One Head" achievement. Now, your victory really counts, hail Hydra!  [/p][p]2. Clobberin' Club Team Format Fix: The team format display in the Clobberin' Club settings menu was doing its own thing. It's been smacked back in line; what you see is what you get!  [/p][p]3. Loki's Mastery Mischief: Loki was sneakily gaining Proficiency for whoever he transformed into. No more borrowed glory. Proficiency now only stays true to the God of Mischief.  [/p][p]4. Times Square Disco - Cloak's Got the Moves: When Cloak hit the dance floor in Times Square, his model was missing some physics; no swirling cape, no shadowy flair, just pure stiffness. Now his cape flows as dramatically as the occasion demands.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Console[/h3][p]1. Hero Select Sharpened: We've improved memory usage on the pre-match hero select screen, resulting in crisper, clearer character models. No more blurry heroes, just pure Marvel definition![/p][p] [/p][h3]Heroes[/h3][p]1. Angela's Portal Plunge: When Angela used Assassin's Charge to carry an enemy Doctor Strange through a portal, Strange could end up lost in the multiverse. He now lands exactly where he's supposed to, sling rings restored to spec!  [/p][p] [/p][p]The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more![/p]

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on January 29th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play![/p][p]Here's what's coming your way:[/p][p] [/p][h2]All-New Content[/h2][h3]New Map: Museum of Contemplation[/h3][p]A new battlefield awaits! Deadpool's moonlighting as a school bus driver (don't ask for his license), loading up a bus full of liberated creatures for a high-speed escape from the Collector's Museum. Will they cruise safely to the Contemplator's Garden and make a smoky getaway from the Coliseum of the Elders via his Censer, or will chaos (as always) find a way? Buckle up for a wild ride! Maximum fun, minimum survival guarantee![/p][p] [/p][h3]New Mode: The Clobberin' Club[/h3][p]Deep beneath Times Square, the Clobberin' Club is opening its doors for some serious 1v1 throwdowns! Test your skills, outsmart your rivals, and show the Chronoverse who's boss.[/p][p][/p][p]Opening: January 29th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)[/p][p] [/p][h3]New Event: Flight Mode! World Tour[/h3][p]Take on missions to snag Hela's brand-new costume, Disco of the Dead, absolutely FREE!
Unlock premium for Spider-Man - Groovy Swing costume, Psylocke - Psychedelic Pulse costume, and more!
Event Period: January 29th, 2026 at 09 : 00 ~ February 19th, 2026 at 09 : 00 (UTC)
Get ready to get down![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Times Square: Disco Night![/h3][p]This week, Psylocke, Hela, and Spider-Man are donning their brand-new costumes and taking center stage as lead dancers in the Times Square underground Disco! But they re not just there to bust a move; they're bringing gifts, too.
Groove with the stars: The first time you join the Disco and dance alongside any of these headliners after the update, you'll receive a special reward of 100 Units. Get ready to dance, dazzle, and dominate. The party's just getting started in Marvel Rivals![/p][h3] [/h3][h3]New In Store[/h3][p]1. Angela - Ace of Spades Bundle
2. Emma Frost - Queen of Diamonds Bundle
3. Psylocke - Psychedelic Pulse Costume Chroma
4. Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle
     New Animation For:
     Doctor Strange
Available From: January 30th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).[/p][h3] [/h3][h3]Costume Visual Upgrades[/h3][p]1. Luna's Disco Pop Glasses Off: The "Glasses" customization for Luna Snow's Disco Pop costume just got an upgrade: you can now choose a "Remove" option! All rivals who own this costume will automatically unlock this new option. Sometimes a hero's best accessory is pure confidence.
2. Anti-Venom Evolution: Venom's Anti-Venom costume abilities have had their visuals upgraded; his skin tone now perfectly matches the Anti-Venom vibe. Symbiote style, fully unleashed![/p][p] [/p][h2]Fixes and Optimizations[/h2][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p]1. Deadpool & Galacta Banter: We've reduced the frequency of Deadpool and Galacta's voice lines, and now, only Deadpool himself can hear their intergalactic inside jokes. Sorry, fourth wall![/p][h3] [/h3][h3]Console[/h3][p]1. Disco Drama: Improved broadcast visuals in the Disco club. Fewer afterimages, more clarity! Dances never looked so good!
2. Gambit's Haptic Hiatus: Some of Gambit's actions were missing controller vibration. Now, every card trick has the rumble it deserves!  
3. Menu Mysteries: Some system menu entries didn't distinguish between Deadpool's different roles. Now, everything's crystal clear, no more identity confusion![/p][h3] [/h3][h3]Heroes[/h3][p]1. Hela's Astral Slip-Up: Fixed an issue where Hela's Astral Flock landing spot could get wonky. Now she touches down with goddess-level precision![/p][p]2. Angela's Aggressive Absorption: Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, Angela gained more health than intended when attacking in the Divine Judgement Zone.[/p][p] [/p][p]The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more![/p]

The Marvel Rivals esports community was embroiled in new drama over the weekend after a streamer tournament that was originally put on to celebrate and show off the addition of Deadpool to the roster went wrong...
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[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're glad to report that everything is back to normal now that the merc in red got bored and moved on. We're also thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on January 22nd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play![/p][p]Here's what's coming your way:[/p][p] [/p][h2]Times Square - Disco Night[/h2][p]To celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Luna Snow's dazzling debut, Times Square is opening a brand-new underground area: the Disco Ballroom! This cosmic dance floor welcomes heroes and superfans from every corner of the Chronoverse, because music and joy know no borders (or timelines).
Event Starts: January 23rd, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)
Get ready to boogie, Rivals style![/p][p] [/p][h2]New In Store[/h2][p]1. Luna Snow - Disco Pop Bundle
2. Thor - Boogie Bolt Bundle
Limited Time: January 23rd, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to February 20th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)
 [/p][p]1. Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle
     New Animation For:
     Bruce Banner
2. Luna Snow - Disco Pop Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX
3. Thor - Boogie Bolt Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX
4. Luna Snow - Disco Pop Emoji Bundle
Available From: January 23rd, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).
 [/p][p]1. Peni Parker - Snow-SP//dr Bundle
2. Star-Lord - Starcracker Bundle
3. Daredevil - Not Daredevil Bundle
4. Cloak & Dagger - Ice Pas De Deux Bundle
5. Thor - God of Winter Bundle
Have been extended until January 30th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).
 [/p][p]1. Loki - Lady Loki Bundle
Has been extended until February 6th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).[/p][p] [/p][h2]Fixes and Optimizations[/h2][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p]1. Ban/Pick Glitch: In live spectator and tournament spectating modes, some Ban/Pick info could get scrambled. We've untangled the wires, everything's in sync now!
2. Proficiency Unleashed: We've amped up your path to greatness (and rewards). Now you'll earn Proficiency faster.[/p]

• [p]+30% Proficiency for Quick Match and Competitive Permanent Missions from Lord and beyond![/p]
• [p]+5 Repeatable attempts for Arcade Daily Missions![/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Maps & Modes[/h3][p]1. Yggdrasill Traffic Jam, No More!
We've widened the passageways for the mission vehicle in certain tight spots on the Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path map. Now, you and your ride won't get stuck between a rock and a hard god-realm. Buckle up, Bifrost style![/p][p] [/p][h3]Heroes[/h3][p]1. Deadpool's VFX Makeover:
 - Strategist Deadpool Hype Healing: The healing visual effects triggered by katana strikes have been polished up, because even the Merc with a Mouth likes his healing flashy and fabulous!
 - Vanguard Deadpool's Hardcore Trial: After passing the upgraded 'The Big Test,' the area Bonus Health visual effects are now clearer than a freshly cleaned katana. Extra health, extra style!
 - Katana Afterparty: All Deadpools now get improved trailing and afterimage effects when acing their ultimate with katana in hand, leaving enemies seeing double (or triple)!
 - Deadpool's Screen Scene: We've adjusted the visual clutter from the 'Deadpool In Your Area' ability for all roles. Wade's still got your back, just not blocking the whole screen anymore. Maximum effort, sub-maximum interference!
 - We hope these visual upgrades improve your battle experience! We'll keep a keen eye on any VFX that could cause serious interference and continue to polish them until they're worthy of the Marvel name.

2. Phoenix's Hot Potato: In rare cosmic circumstances, Phoenix's ultimate could be destroyed by teammates' projectiles. This fiery mishap is now history; no more friendly fire!
3. Marvel Moment Mishap: In some cases, when a hero is affected by an Ultimate Ability (such as Emma Frost's) and another hero (for example, Spider-Man) uses a standard ability to score a terrain KO on the affected opponent, that hero (Spider-Man) could be left hanging without getting Ultimate Ability charge. We've set things right, no more tangled webs or cold shoulders! Now, everyone gets the energy they deserve.[/p][p] [/p][p]The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more![/p]

Marvel Rivals Season 6, also known as Night at the Museum (no relation to one of my favourite films of the same name, sadly), is one of the most anticipated updates in recent months. Why? Because it adds Deadpool, of course, and everyone loves the Merc with a Mouth...
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