Update log
Full Marvel Rivals update
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Greetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on April 24, 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:
Balance at a glance
Affected roster
Hero changes
Timeline
Store drop
Hero fixes
Events and modes
New Mode - GIANT-SIZE BRAIN BLAST
This all-new mode will ignite the battle big time during the following windows:
2025/4/25 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/4/28 12: 00: 00 (UTC) 2025/5/2 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/5/5 12: 00: 00 (UTC)
Compete on unique leaderboards and unlock colossal rewards that are sure to make your head spin! Get ready to think big, shoot big, and have a big blast!
New Content
New In Store:
- BundleLokiShin Sagi-Shi Bundle
- BundleHelaYami no Karasu Bundle
A big bunch of Brain Blast Emotes
Resource Adjustments:
Luna Snow's Cyber Tunes emote has been revamped to loop continuously, ensuring that she never skips a beat.
Hero Proficiency Tweaks:
To better reflect your mastery in the heat of different battles, we're overhauling the hero proficiency system. The missions are now segmented into Quick Match/Competitive and Conquest/Doom Match. Quick Match/Competitive missions have no cap on repetition, while Conquest/Doom Match missions feature a daily repeat limit. Your hero proficiency is about to get as lordly as your feats!
Fixes
All Platforms
General
Fixed a rare issue where players would sometimes find themselves stuck on the round-switch transition screen.
Resolved a glitch on the Krakoa map where the emote wheel occasionally couldn't be used, except for the bottom-right segment.
Fixed a Faction system bug where after a single name change, the name could not be changed again even after the cooldown period.
Resolved an issue in the Faction Recruit interface where non-leaders saw a "Only Leader Can Select" label on the Confirm button.
- CosmeticIn Custom GameTournament Room settings, coaches now have an option to hide opponent voting displays in Competitive matches.
Fixed an issue where the first time entering a new season's Battle Pass screen or the moment when season-end settlement pops up and rapidly switching to the next page would sometimes cause the navigation bar to vanish.
Maps and Modes
Fixed several terrain issues that could cause characters to sometimes become stuck or clip into strange areas.
Heroes
- Emma Frost's Diamond DynamiteFixed a glitch in Diamond Form where her Carbon Crush would sometimes catapult foes underground—or even off the map! Now, when Emma dazzles, every move lands as sharp as a perfectly cut gem!
- Mister Fantastic's Fantastic Flex FixResolved an issue when Flexible Elongation aimed at enemies through portals would occasionally twisted his movement trajectory into the wrong direction. Now, when Mr. Fantastic bends the rules of physics, his is as precise as his genius!
Iron Fist's Chaotic Kick: Squashed a bug causing Iron Fist's K'un-Lun Kick to suddenly rollback in high-latency battles. Now, his moves blast forward with the unstoppable momentum of a true warrior!
- Psylocke's Wing Shurikens TweakFixed a glitch where Psylocke's Wing Shurikens would sometimes lose damage after striking Loki's arm. Now, with the trickster god kept in check, her psionic shurikens strike with all the precision and brilliance of a ninja!
- Star-Lord's Sleepy SwaggerResolved an issue where Star-Lord's Spartax Slumber emote was missing his signature facial animations when used during a match. Now, when he
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