Marvel Rivals News

Ok, so, it's March 28 as I write this, so I can't be in danger of falling victim to a news writer's worst nightmare aside from a hypothetical 2AM Geoff Keighley showcase that's running head to head with a Nintendo Direct, but NetEase still has me worried.

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Marvel Rivals has hit critical referential mass in a very Fortnitian (which is a word I just made up) way—see, being rooted in a long-standing comic franchise, and being a live service game, Marvel Rivals is incentivised to be self-referential with winks and nods to its own culture...
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Is there a Marvel supervillain themed around PC game memory requirements? Let's assume that there is, and that her name is Dr RAMsbottom. For too long has Dr RAMsbottom - aka the Bottlenecking Belle, aka Zero Sub Sixty - plagued the lives of Marvel Rivals players. For too long has she reduced our superheroic exploits to an unsightly stop-motion parade.

Be of good heart, ye Rivals, for the boffins at NetEase (the ones that weren't suddenly laid off in February) are devising some countermeasures. Specifically, they're thinking about adding a box you can tick to somehow cut back the game's memory usage "significantly" and improve your frame rate.

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Let all the modestly powerful computer owners breathe a sigh of relief. NetEase is aware that Marvel Rivals is currently a massive RAM hog and is working on a fix...
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Greetings, Rivals!
We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on March 27, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC+0)! This update will be applied seamlessly, with no server downtime. Once the update finishes, simply log in to continue your heroic journey!

Here's a look at what's coming in this patch:



We've added a special April Fool's Easter Egg gift! Remember, only those who collect all rewards from Galacta's Cosmic Adventure will unlock this hidden twist surprise.
The Easter Egg gift can be claimed from April 1, 2025, 00: 00: 00 (UTC+0) until April 4, 2025, 00: 00: 00 (UTC+0).





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[h2]All Platforms[/h2]

[h3]General[/h3]

1. Resolved an issue in Custom Game where a disconnected player's character would still appear on the Like page during match settlement.

[h3]Maps and Modes[/h3]

1. Fixed several terrain issues that could cause characters to sometimes become stuck or clip into strange areas.
2. Squashed a glitch in the Hydra Charteris Base map where Rocket Raccoon's B.R.B. could sometimes revive teammates outside the play area due to terrain changes.

[h3]Heroes[/h3]

1. Wolverine's Terrifying Pounce: Resolved an issue where the Hulk could sometimes have abnormal behavior after being catapulted into a terrain KO by Wolverine's Feral Leap. Now, the big guy gets the proper beatdown without any off-script environmental stunts!
2. Iron Fist's Wall-Climbing Whimsy: Fixed a glitch in Practice Range where Iron Fist wall-climbing was beyond expectations. The master of martial arts can now keep his acrobatic feats on track!
3. Iron Man's Teleportation Tangle: In Sanctum Sanctorum, Iron Man use of Hyper-Velocity followed immediately by portal entry could occasionally throw a wrench in the works—resulting in the ability to misfire and some off-color special effects. Now, Iron Man's high-tech strategy is as sleek as ever, letting him jet in and out as he pleases.
4. Loki-Doctor Strange's Forbidden Tech: Fixed an issue in Doom Match where Loki's transformation into Doctor Strange allowed the use of the forbidden Pentagram of Farallah. This minds-warping mix-up has been vanquished.
5. Magneto's Magnetic Moments: Resolved an issue in the post-match where Magneto's MVP could sometimes display some bizarre, offbeat visuals. The master of magnetism now commands his moments with true polar precision.
6. Wolverine's Ultimate with Pinpoint Precision: Fixed a snag in Wolverine's Ultimate Ability where, under high network latency, foes sent flying and slammed into the ground could sometimes end up in the wrong location. Now, every Last Stand lands exactly where it should.
7. Human Torch's Fiery Focus: Addressed a rare bug where the Human Torch's Primary Attack would sometimes miss its target entirely, leaving his incendiary prowess a little less scorching. With this fix, every burst of flame burns as brilliantly as intended—ensuring his heat is always on target!