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Marvel Rivals Version 20251002 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on October 2nd, 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]
New In Store
[p]1. Emma Frost - Hellfire Protocol Bundle[/p][p]2. Emma Frost - Hellfire Protocol Emoji Bundle[/p][p]3. Volleyball Bash Group Emote Bundle[/p][p]Available from: October 3rd, 2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC)[/p][p] [/p]
New Additions and Optimizations
[p]1. Added a "Faction Only" option for Career profile privacy settings.[/p][p] [/p]
Fixes
[h2]All Platforms[/h2][p]1. Optimized Volleyball Bash emote prompts: now shows if the emote can be performed based on the distance between players.[/p][p]2. Fixed an issue where the number and order of replays in the Livestreams system could display abnormally.  [/p][p]3. Fixed a bug where switching heroes before the end of a match could cause the wrong costume to appear on the results screen.  [/p][p]4. Fixed frame rate drops during Hela's The Grim Lady intro sequence.  [/p][p] [/p][h2]Heroes[/h2][p]1. Invisible Woman's Unvanishing Act: Fixed a bug where using Veiled Step after her Ultimate Ability sometimes left her visible to all. Now, the Invisible Woman lives up to her name!  [/p][p]2. Angela's Divine Double-Tap: In certain tight spots, Angela's Assassin's Charge was striking foes multiple times in a flash, turning her into the Queen of Combo hits! Now, her celestial justice lands just once per target.  [/p][p]3. Angela's Weaponless Wonder: Using Divine Judgement during round transitions could cause her weapon to disappear. Don't worry, her Ichors are now always at her side!  [/p][p] [/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]

DEV VISION VOL.10|Season 4.5 Update!

[p]A new chapter unfolds in Marvel Rivals! As Season 4.5 begins on October 10 UTC, Creative Director Guangguang reveals what lies ahead in Dev Vision Vol. 10.[/p][p][/p][p]Watch now for the full breakdown of what's to come![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

Marvel Rivals Version 20250925 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 25th, 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][h3]Maps and Modes[/h3][p]Explore the mystical City of the Immortals in our new Convergence map: K'un-Lun: Heart of Heaven.[/p][p] [/p][h2]New Event: Shou-Lao's Blessing[/h2][p]The long silence has ended, the Immortal Dragon Shou-Lao has awakened! His glory and blessings await every brave warrior! [/p][p]Complete Shou-Lao's Blessing for a FREE Costume Coin, 500 Units, and 500 Unstable Molecules![/p][p]Event Period: September 25th, 2025, 09: 00 :00 to October 9th, 2025, 09: 00 :00[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New In Store[/h2][p]1. Hela - The Grim Lady Bundle
2. Hela - The Grim Lady Emoji Bundle
3. New Ultimate Ability VFX:
      a. Invisible Woman - Azure Shade
      b. Mantis - Oceanic Harmony
      c. The Punisher - Aqua Arsenal[/p][p]Available from: September 26th, 2025, at 02: 00 :00(UTC)[/p][p] [/p][h2]All-New Accessories[/h2][p]Added new Accessories for Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Luna Snow, and Cloak & Dagger. They'll be available to exchange in the Store after the update.[/p][p] [/p][h2]New Additions and Optimizations[/h2][p]1.  Accessory Points can now also be earned in Arcade matches. The amount varies by mode.
2. In-game Tournament Livestreams Hub: Watch the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 matches live from the new in-game Livestreams under the Tournament tab!
3. Resource Rumble Updates:
     a. Faster match pace, with more focus on the first two available areas:
           i. Reduce resources in each Available Area from 210 to 200.
           ii. Increase Rumble Phase Breakpoint from 60 to 100.
           iii. Reduce Extraction Phase resource target for victory from 360 to 300.
           iv. Reduce Rumble Phase resource target for victory from 300 to 200. 
           v. Rumble Phase Rumble Speed-Ups have been adjusted to fit new values.
      b. Spawn room speed-ups and jump pads at points A & C have been adjusted for heroes without mobility abilities to quickly get back into the action.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Twitch Drops[/h2][p]With Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 kicking off in major regions, tournament Twitch Drops are here! Simply accumulate the required viewing time to claim your rewards.
This round's drops include the Rocket Raccoon - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.[/p][p]Drops Period: September 25th, 2025, at 14: 00 :00 (UTC) to October 23rd, 2025, at 09: 00 :00[/p][p] [/p][h2]Fixes[/h2][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p]1. We've iced an issue with Human Torch's 'Hot & Trending' Achievement that could cause it to fail in rare cases.  
2. Fixed a bug where the Battle Pass bonus was playing invisibility cloak at the results screen, but we've revealed it for good!  
3. Squashed a bug where the player name anonymity effect in the top-left voice prompt stubbornly stuck around like Loki's tricks, even after the time limit expired.  
4. Stopped a dizzying spectator situation where switching to follow-cam and rotating your view with a controller, followed by using keyboard shortcuts, may cause directional inputs to twist like Doctor Strange's portals!  [/p][p] [/p][h3]Heroes[/h3][p]1. Mister Fantastic's Stretching the Limits: Fixed an issue where Reed's Stretch Punch could occasionally fail to deal damage when sweeping through targets. No more missed punches, Reed's reach is as fantastic as ever!  
2. Mister Fantastic's Rubber Rebound: Resolved an issue where the projectile after absorbing damage with Reflexive Rubber sometimes didn't deal damage. Now, Reed's payback is truly fantastic!  
3. Peni Parker's Spider-Sync: Addressed a bug where, during her Ultimate Ability, the sound effect for deploying Spider-Drones didn't match the actual spawn rate while moving. Now Peni and SP//dr are perfectly in sync, no more off-beat spider drops!  
4. Luna Snow's Frosty Footwork Fix: Some of Luna's costumes had her sliding slightly off-center during her Ultimate Ability dance. Now, her performance stays perfectly centered on stage, no more straying too far from the spotlight![/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][/p][p][/p]

Marvel Rivals Technically Speaking Vol. 01

[p]Hi Rivals[/p][p]
Our very first Technically Speaking is here! [/p][p][/p][p]Join Fanfan, our Technical Director, as he steps in front of the camera for the first time to share behind-the-scenes updates on shuttering, performance, and stability. [/p][p][/p][p]Nervous? Maybe. Excited? Absolutely![/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Marvel Rivals Version 20250918 Patch Notes

[p]Greetings, Rivals![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 18th, 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]New Event: SUMMER SPECIAL VOL.2[/h2][p][/p][p]The highly anticipated Summer Special Vol. 2 is about to heat things up! Level up the event to unlock FREE rewards like The Thing - Rocky Tide![/p][p]Upgrade to the Premium Edition for permanent access and unlock even more exclusive rewards, such as Mantis - Oceanic Harmony and Human Torch - Sunny Sizzler costumes.[/p][p]Limited-Time Event: September 18th, 2025, at 9:00:00 (UTC) to October 17th, 2025, at 9: 00: 00.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New In Store[/h3][p]1. Free Limited-Time Bundle: Receive the "Volleyball Bash" group emote combo bundle for FREE![/p][p]Claim Period: September 19th, 2025, 02: 00: 00 to September 22nd, 2025, 02: 00: 00 (UTC) Don't drop the ball and miss this one![/p][p]2. Invisible Woman - Azure Shade Bundle[/p][p]3. The Punisher - Aqua Arsenal Bundle[/p][p]Available from: September 19th, 2025, at 02: 00: 00 (UTC)[/p][p] [/p][h3]All-New Content[/h3][p]1. Chat Channels now support font color, special characters, emojis, and more. Express yourself like never before![/p][p]2. Replay Data now features more detailed hero statistics.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Fixes[/h2][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p]1. Quick Match and Arcade games near completion will no longer add Substitute players.[/p][p]2. Fixed abnormal hero data display on other players' Career - Statistics page.  [/p][p]3. Fixed certain battle Stat Highlights not being settable in the Career system.  [/p][p]4. We've removed the Squad text chat channel when solo queueing.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Maps and Modes[/h3][p]1. Reduced Angela's excessively oversized head in Giant-Size Brain Blast.  [/p][p] [/p][h3]Heroes[/h3][p]1. Loki's Mischievous Metamorphosis: Fixed a bug where, if Loki used his Ultimate Ability to transform into a costumed Adam Warlock and was KO'd and revived via Regenerative Cocoon, he'd come back wearing Adam's default costume. No more wardrobe malfunctions in the Multiverse!  [/p][p]2. Ultron's Palm Pilot Precision: Tweaked the starting points for Ultron's Encephalo-Ray and Nano-Ray attacks so they now fire perfectly from his palm. Less off-align blasts, more robotic perfection![/p][p]3. Luna Snow's Dance Upgrade: Polished the animation for Luna Snow's Ultimate Ability. Her moves are now smooth enough to impress even Star-Lord at a Guardians dance-off. Luna's Cool Summer Costume will be fixed next patch to nail the perfect dance dancing on the center of her Jellyfish.[/p]