Marvel Rivals News

To mark the anniversary of Marvel Rivals' first release into Early Access, the devs cooked up a couple of prizes and events for players. Most are just harmless trinkets, but there's one new item that is wreaking havoc in the low-ranked elos...
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Greetings, Rivals!
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on May 22, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This patch will be deployed live without downtime! Simply log in after the update and continue your heroic journey!
Here's a look at what's coming in this patch:


1. Scarlet Witch - Immortal Sovereign Bundle
2. Adam Warlock - Immortal Avatar Bundle
Store Launch Time: 2025/5/23, 02: 00: 00 (UTC)


The event has been extended by one week! The new end time is 2025/5/30 at 09: 00: 00 (UTC).


1. We've streamlined the store layout: the first two pages are now dedicated to New Arrivals and Recommended.
2. A "Use Default Costume Voices" option has been added under Settings - Audio.
3. Players can now have up to 5 sprays at once on the battlefield.


[h2]All Platforms[/h2]
[h3]System & Features[/h3]
1. Fixed an issue where, after signing up for a tournament, selecting Details would redirect to the wrong page.
2. Fixed an issue where One Above All players could sometimes be reset to Eternity rank upon login.
3. Fixed a bug causing the mouse icon to disappear after switching heroes in settings with raw mouse input enabled.
4. Fixed an issue where the coach's spectator view could sometimes freeze after pausing and resuming in custom tournament rooms.

[h3]Maps and Modes[/h3]
1.Addressed structural issues in the Klyntar and Spider-Islands maps.

[h3]Heroes[/h3]
1.Doctor Strange's Astral Shenanigans: Fixed a peculiar problem where souls from the Sorcerer Supreme's Ultimate Ability could sometimes meddle with Human Torch's Primary Attack. Now, Johnny Storm can flame on without any mystical interference.
2.Mantis' Sedate Slipup: Fix a rare error where, when Mantis worked her Spore Slumber, some heroes wouldn't wake up after taking a hit. Now, after a quick snooze (and a smack), everyone's back in the action, just like Star-Lord after his morning coffee.
3.Emma Frost's Diamond Dilemma: Sometimes, when Emma switched to her diamond form, textures from her own perspective would glitch out. She's now flawless, both inside and out!
4.Mister Fantastic's Portal Puzzler: When Reed tried to stretch his way after a target through a Doctor Strange portal with Flexible Elongation, he'd sometimes veer off in the wrong direction and would go through at all! Now, Mister Fantastic can twist, turn, and traverse the multiverse with the precision of a true Illuminati member.

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!

Greetings, Rivals!

We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on May 15, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This patch will be deployed live without downtime! Simply log in after the update and continue your heroic journey!
Here's a look at what's coming in this patch:


To show our gratitude for the unwavering support of both new and seasoned rivals, Galacta is bestowing a bounty of free rewards upon you all! Play matches to snag exclusive rewards such as Nameplates, Sprays, Chrono Shield Cards, and even a Costume Coin.

Event Start Time: 2025/05/15 09: 00: 00 (UTC)




1. The Punisher - Dangan Ronin Bundle
2. Namor - Retro X-Uniform Bundle
Store Launch Time: 2025/5/16 02: 00 (UTC)


The S0 Battle Pass makes a limited-time comeback! If you missed out before, now's your chance. Head to the Battle Pass interface and hit Nexus in the top right corner to open the Reality Link Point, then purchase the S0 Battle Pass – Chronovium to join the fray.
Limited-Time Purchase Window: 2025/5/15, 09: 00: 00 (UTC) ~ 2025/5/29, 09: 00: 00 (UTC)


1. In Custom Game - Tournament Room, a new "Tournament (Advanced)" Ban/Pick Settings option has been added! Players can freely experience this ban-pick feature in tournament room custom games. This ban-pick mode will be used for all matches in the Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament series. In this mode, both teams take turns banishing heroes in a specific order, while also locking in their own heroes.


[h2]All Platforms[/h2]
[h3]System & Features[/h3]
1. Fixed an issue during name changes where the previous name sometimes wouldn't be removed from the database, preventing players from reverting to their old name.
2. Resolved a problem where, after switching the Voiceover Language while not in a match and restarting the game, the selected language sometimes wouldn't switch correctly.
3. Addressed a mix-up in the Custom Game - Tournament Room spectator view where, after switching sides, the team names in the lower-left corner were displayed in reverse order.

[h3]Maps and Modes[/h3]
1. Patched various voids in the Krakoa and Klyntar maps that could trap players.

[h3]Heroes[/h3]
1. Fantastic Frequencies Fixed: We've tuned up an audio error where, when Mister Fantastic unleashed his Ultimate Ability while in the inflated state, the sound effect for returning to his normal state would play during the ultimate period.
2. Venom's Aerial Antics: Fixed an issue where our favorite symbiote could sometimes find himself stuck in mid-air on certain maps. Venom is now free to swing and dive like a true anti-hero.
3. Adam Warlock's Ultimate Troubles: Fixed a bug where the orb from Adam's Ultimate Ability would hang around in certain areas of Krakoa longer than it should. The golden glow will now inevitably fade.
4. Hulk's High Jump Hiccup: Smashed an issue, where under specific conditions, Hulk could find himself stuck in a jump state when using Incredible Leap. The Green Goliath can leap with the grace of a true Avenger, landing where he means to!
5. Doctor Strange's Portal Predicament: Fixed an issue where placing Strange's portals in Recursive Destruction zones could force them to vanish. He can open portals without worrying about them disappearing faster than Dormammu can hatch his next doom-laden scheme in the Dark Dimension!
6. Thing's Yancy Street Shuffle: We've tackled an issue where, when using his Yancy Street Charge ability, The Thing would sometimes find himself moving to distant locations. He'll stomp on the streets without unintended detours!


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!

new item in Marvel Rivals' latest event has broken the idea many players had about its ranked mode—namely that it's an accurate way to measure your skill at the game. One loss is no longer necessarily weighed the same as another: The Galacta's Gift event lets you earn up to eight free Chrono Shield Cards which can be used to avoid the penalty of losing a match...
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