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Two more heroes have been leaked for Marvel Rivals, but unless NetEase plans to turn Deadpool into a healer, I don't want either in Season 4




There's not much time to sit back and appreciate what we have when it comes to Marvel Rivals, as NetEase manages to pump out a staggering amount of new heroes every few months. We only just got Blade added to the game after the world's longest nap, and now everyone's attention has been redirected...
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Marvel Rivals dev's transparent, 18-minute breakdown of how ranked isn't rigged fails to placate players who hate losing




To prove to the growing number of players who think Marvel Rivals' ranked mode is rigged or somehow unfair, the official X account dropped a video that reveals a surprising amount of detail about why that's totes not the case...
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Art Vision Vol. 04 // Heroic Essence: Crafting Character and Charisma

[p]Greeting Rivals![/p][p][/p][p]It's time for Art Vision Vol. 04! In this episode, our team takes you inside the creative journey of bringing awesome abilities and heroes to life - shaping iconic powers, distinctive moves, and playful quirks that make each hero instantly recognizable. [/p][p]From Spider-Man's legendary agility to Emma Frost's regal elegance and Jeff the Land Shark's subversive charm, discover how we craft abilities that don't just look good, but feel amazing in battle. [/p][p]Dive in and see how we combine heroic spirit with gameplay reality in Marvel Rivals![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Marvel Rivals Version 20250821 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p][/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 21st, 2025, at 09: 00: 00(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][h2]All-New Content[/h2][p][/p][h3]Maps and Modes[/h3][p][/p][p]Dive into the depths of Klyntar with our all-new map Klyntar: Throne of Knull, featuring a brand-new gameplay mode: Resource Rumble. Prepare for a fresh battlefield and brand-new strategies![/p][p][/p][h3]New Event: Ancient Powers Awaken[/h3][p][/p][p]Battle to earn XP and level up to unlock FREE rewards, including the new Doctor Strange - Old Man Strange costume![/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Edition for permanent access and unlock even more exclusive rewards, such as Iron Fist - Phoenix Fist and Venom - Reborn King in Black costumes.[/p][p]Event Period: August 21st, 2025, 09: 00: 00 to September 12th, 09: 00: 00(UTC)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New In Store[/h2][p][/p][p]1. Iron Man - Extrembiote Armor Bundle[/p][p]2. My Baby & Me - Duo Emote Combo Bundle[/p][p]Available from: August 22nd, 2025, at 02: 00: 00 (UTC)[/p][p][/p][h2]New Additions and Optimizations[/h2][p][/p][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Reduced the long-press time needed to switch heroes in controller mode from 1 second to 0.5 seconds.[/p][p]2. FPS Cap feature now offers custom settings.[/p][p][/p][h3]PC[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Improved shader preloading speed for multi-threaded CPUs.[/p][p]2. Added automatic shader preloading reinitialization when your local GPU shader cache becomes invalid.[/p][p][/p][h2]Fixes[/h2][p][/p][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Fixed an issue where the Cloak & Dagger - Polarity Bond Nameplate was not dynamic.  [/p][p]2. Resolved a problem that sometimes prevented Ultimate Ability voice lines from playing during replays.  [/p][p]3. Fixed a bug where previous costume-exclusive audio settings could cause the costume audio settings feature to malfunction in the new version.  [/p][p]4. Some graphics cards would only save half of a highlight clip; now you get the whole epic moment.  [/p][p]5. Fixed a glitch where, after changing join permissions in a Custom Game, other rooms could use a duplicate name.  [/p][p][/p][h3]Maps and Modes[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Fixed various terrain bugs that could trap heroes, cause clipping, or send you to strange places no hero should go.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Heroes[/h3][p][/p][p]1. Blade's Daywalker Double-Take: We've sharpened his technique as sometimes, quickly unleashing his Ultimate Ability after performing Daywalker Dash could cause the follow-up animation to overlap with the ultimate. Now Blade's combos slice through the night, no more cinematic mix-ups!  [/p][p]2. Blade's Stunned by the Sun: Using Daywalker Dash and Bloodline Awakening simultaneously and being stunned at the dash's instant could cause Blade to bug out. Talk about a bad day for a daywalker! He's now back to his unstoppable best, no more daylight drama.  [/p][p]3. Blade's Dash of Discipline: The cleaving strike follow-up to Daywalker Dash didn't correctly display the Slow effect on enemies. Now you'll see his enemies feel the chill after every slash!  [/p][p]4. Hulk's Gamma Portal Glitch: Transforming from Bruce Banner into Hero Hulk while going through a portal could warp his look more than a run-in with the Leader. Hulk's textures now stay Hulked out!  [/p][p]5. Groot's Blossoming Beautification: Groot's Wild Wall wasn't syncing up with some of his costume. Now, every bloom is Groot-approved, no matter the style![/p][p]6. Star-Lord's Space Out: Placing a Network Leapspider teleport in certain tricky spots could send Star-Lord on an unintended trip outside the map! Peter Quill's boots are back on solid ground, no more accidental galactic detours![/p][p] [/p]

Marvel Rivals Version 20250821 Balance Post

[p]Just a few tweaks to keep the action Marvel-ous. Let's see who's getting powered up, and who's facing the nerf hammer!

[/p][h2]ADJUSTMENTS[/h2][p] [/p][h3]DUELIST[/h3][p] [/p][p]Blade[/p][p]The Daywalker's resilience just slightly leveled up. Blade's got more staying power for those midnight brawls![/p]
  • [p]Increase Lifesteal gained during Bloodline Awakening from 60% to 65%. Reduce self-healing reduction from 40% to 35%.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]Human Torch[/p][p]Johnny Storm's heat is still on, but his flame's been dialed back just enough for ground heroes to catch their breath![/p]
  • [p]Reduce Flame Field (right-click on terrain) Damage Over Time from 25/s to 20/s.[/p]
  • [p]Reduce Pyro-Prison Damage Over Time from 50/s to 40/s.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]STRATEGIST[/h3][p][/p][p]Loki[/p][p]The God of Mischief and his illusions are a tad less punishing![/p]
  • [p]Reduce Mystical Missile damage dealt by Loki and his illusions to enemies from 30 to 25. (Healing for teammates remains unchanged.)[/p]