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Marvel Rivals Version 20250724 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 24, 2025, at 9:00:00 AM (UTC)! This update will be deployed seamlessly, with no server downtime required! Simply log in after the update and jump right back into the action.
Here's what's coming in this patch:[/p][p]New In Store[/p][p]The Fantastic Four: First Steps Costume Series Debuts![/p][p]Available from: 25/07/2025, 02 : 00: 00 (UTC)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]New Additions and Optimizations[/p][p]1. New Team-Up Ability - First Steps (Human Torch & The Thing):
Johnny is the Team-Up Anchor and can lift The Thing into the air. Then, at the perfect moment, hurl Ben to the ground, dealing damage, launching enemies, and creating a zone that disables mobility abilities.[/p][p]"You know what time it is, Ben?"[/p][p]2. We've increased the rate at which Accessory Points can be earned:
Quick Match: Now grants 15 per match. Practice VS. AI: Now grants 10 per match. This change takes effect after the Accessory Point limit resets on July 25 at 09:00 (UTC).[/p][p] [/p][p]Fixes[/p][p]All Platforms[/p][p]1. Fixed an issue where there was no background music in the lobby transition for Psylocke's Breezy Butterfly costume. Now, you can enjoy those mutant vibes in style![/p][p] [/p][p]Heroes[/p][p]1. Spider-Man's Web of Woes: Fixed a bug where Peter's selection box could get tangled and display incorrectly when both a Spider-Tracer and Burn-Tracer existed at the same time. Now Spidey's marks display correctly, no more sticky situations.  [/p][p]2. Phoenix's Fiery Focus: Corrected a minor scaling error in Phoenix's hero select display. Jean's presence is now as balanced as the Phoenix Force itself.  [/p][p]3. Black Widow's Red Room Reboot: Addressed an issue where if Natasha was launched up during Edge Dancer, it could disrupt the subsequent multi-stage ability logic. The Black Widow Program taught her better - Nat's moves are now flawless.  [/p][p]4. Rocket Raccoon's Ravager Revival: Fixed a glitch in Rocket's B.R.B., where, when reviving a teammate, it would sometimes incorrectly display in the top right that it revived 2 teammates. Even Rocket can only make one miracle at a time, folks!  [/p][p]5. Cloak & Dagger's Shadow Shuffle: Resolved an unintended crossover where Cloak & Dagger's Ultimate Ability could be affected by another teammate's Cloak's Dark Teleportation (such as a shapeshifted Loki). The Darkforce Dimension is invitation-only!  [/p][p]6. Phoenix's Frame-Rate Phoenix Down: Fixed an issue where Phoenix's turning mid-air during her Ultimate Ability was affected by frame rate (lower frame rates made her easier to control). Now, Jean's fiery flight is smooth at any speed. Rise again, Phoenix!  [/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]

Rejoice, Tank players: Marvel Rivals has nerfed Wolverine, a mere five days after buffing him because it brought 'a bit too much heat to Vanguards'




NetEase has retracted some changes it made to Wolverine for Marvel Rivals season 3, changes that made him stronger both on his own and as part of a team-up with the new hero Phoenix. All of which, predictably, made life hell for Vanguard players...
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'Cease this behaviour immediately': Marvel Rivals is finally punishing smurfs by forcing them—and some innocent players—to smurf




There's been a serious smurf infestation in Marvel Rivals for some time now, and sadly, I'm not talking about the little blue guys. I can't remember when it all started, but it's one of the many problems that came over from Overwatch, as streamers started doing bronze to GM trend videos...
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Marvel Rivals Version 20250717 Balance Post

[p]In the recently launched Season 3, we observed that Wolverine's new Team-Up Ability with Phoenix has been bringing a bit too much heat to Vanguards. This duo's combined power has led to battles for Vanguards feeling less like a hero's journey and more like a mutiny, potentially sidelining key Vanguard heroes. To restore balance and keep the fight epic, we're nerfing Wolverine's Team-Up Ability and dialing down his threat level against the Vanguards in this update.[/p][p]We'll keep a close eye on the hero ecosystem and your battles, so stay tuned for more balance adjustments in future updates.[/p][p][/p][p]ADJUSTMENTS[/p][p] [/p][p]DUELIST[/p][p] [/p][p]Wolverine[/p][p]Time to temper Logan's rage and slightly reduce his survivability.[/p][p]-Increase Berserk Claw Strike Base Damage from 6 to 8. Reduce Percentage Damage per attack at maximum Rage from 4.5% to 3.5%.[/p][p]-Increase Regenerative Healing Factor cooldown from 90s to 105s. Increase cooldown reduction from 10s to 12s when participating in KOs.[/p][p] [/p][p]TEAM-UP ABILITIES[/p][p] [/p][p]Primal Flame (Phoenix - Wolverine)[/p][p]Our fiery mutant duo's bond has been a little too hot to handle. So we're cooling down Wolverine's healing when teaming up with Phoenix.[/p][p]-Reduce Lifesteal gained during Phoenix Warrior from 33% to 25%.[/p]

Marvel Rivals Version 20250717 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 17, 2025, at 9:00:00 AM (UTC)! This update will be deployed seamlessly, with no server downtime required! Simply log in after the update and jump right back into the action.
Here's what's coming in this patch:[/p][p][/p][h3]New Event: Summer Special[/h3][p]Battle to earn XP and level up to unlock FREE rewards, including the new Thor - Worthy Waves costume![/p][p]Upgrade to the Summer Special Premium Edition for permanent access and unlock even more exclusive rewards, such as The Thing - Sunshine Thing and Luna Snow - Cool Summer costumes.[/p][p]Event Duration: 7/17/2025, 09: 00:00 ~ 8/15/2025, 09: 00:00 (UTC)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New In Store[/h3][p]1. Limited-Time: Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly Bundle[/p][p]2. Limited-Time: Loki - Robe of Relaxation Bundle[/p][p]3. New Costume Colors:[/p]
  • [p]a. Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly: Violet Veil and Moonlit Mirage[/p]
  • [p]b. Luna Snow - Cool Summer: Radiant Radiance and Prismatic Pulse[/p]
  • [p]c. Thor - Worthy Waves: Azure Skies[/p]
  • [p]d. Loki - Robe of Relaxation: Tidal Trickery[/p]
[p]4. Customize Ability VFX-Ultimate Ability:[/p]
  • [p]a. Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly[/p]
  • [p]b. Luna Snow - Cool Summer[/p]
[p]Available from: 7/18/2025, 02: 00:00 ~ 8/15/2025, 02: 00:00 (UTC)[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]New Additions and Adjustments[/h3][p]1. Accessory Points can now be earned via Practice VS. AI. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Fixes and Optimizations[/h3][p][/p][p]All Platforms[/p][p]1. Fixed an issue where modifying keybinds for keyboard and controller could affect each other under certain circumstances.  [/p][p] [/p][p]Maps and Modes[/p][p]1. Fixed terrain issues that could cause characters to become stuck or clip through odd locations.[/p][p]2. Resolved various issues, including floating broken objects, collision errors, etc.[/p][p] [/p][p]Heroes[/p][p]1. Monster Hulk's Smash Mishaps: We've put a stop to a gamma-powered glitch where Monster Hulk's Ultimate Ability could display incorrectly if the unlucky target happened to be on a portal during the grab animation. Now, when Hulk smashes, there's no portal-twisting madness, just pure, unfiltered Hulk mayhem!  [/p][p]2. Magneto's Magnetized Mix-ups: Fixed a bug where Magneto could still sometimes suffer negative effects when blocking Cloak's Terror Cape with Metallic Curtain. Now, nothing will get through his ironclad defenses.  [/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]