Update log
Full Marvel Rivals update
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Repeated intro
Greetings, Rivals! Season 5.5 is here! After absorbing with the mysterious power of Chronovium, Rogue is on a quest for her missing love! The update begins on December 12th, 2025, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.
Systems and mechanics
Timeline
Store drop
Hero fixes
Events and modes
All-New Content
New Hero
Rogue charms her way into Marvel Rivals!
New Story
- CosmeticNew Rogue LoreForever Alone
New Event: Seeds Of The Gardener
Complete missions to earn a FREE costume: Iron Man - Mark I! Other rewards include Iron Fist's Shenloong Champion costume, Captain America's Capwolf costume, and more.
New Systems & New Content
- Spectator System ImprovementsAdded toggles for always displaying both teams' banned heroes. Added option to disable first-person spectator UI.
- New Emote AdditionsAdded Rogue, Storm, Iron Man, Ultron, Mister Fantastic, and Spider-Man to the "Take a Seat" emote.
New In Store
- BundleRogueSavage South Bundle
- BundleRocket RaccoonRocket of the Rafters Bundle
- EmoteRogueSavage South Emoji Bundle
- CosmeticRogueSearing Heart
Available From: December 12th, 2025 at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)
Anniversary Events & Limited-Time Shop Adjustments
To celebrate the upcoming holidays and New Year, we're extending the availability period for select anniversary events and store items: 1. Events: a. Jeff's Break Time b. Van Dyne's: Grand Opening The above events are now available until January 1st, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC).
- Storea. Magik - New Millennia Might Bundle b. Doctor Strange - Bleeker Street Strut Bundle c. Venom - Gummy Surprise Bundle d. Blade - Restful Recovery Bundle The above bundles are now available until January 2nd, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).
Twitch Drops
As Season 5.5 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops. Simply accumulate the required viewing time to claim your rewards. This round's drops include the Iron Fist - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content. Drops Period: December 12th, 2025, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to January 9th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)
Rank Adjustments
Rank Rewards
New Gold Tier Rank Reward: Rogue - Queen's Defense Costume
Fixes and Optimizations
All Platforms
MVP Mayhem Stats Showdown: Squashed a bug in 18 VS. 18 Annihilation where MVPs in Career - History stats and in-match results didn't always see eye-to-eye. The real champions now shine through, no illusions, just glory!
- Voice Modulator MishapCorrected abnormal voice changer intensity values in certain indoor locations. Your heroic banter is now as it should be!
Heroes
- Grounded FlyersFixed a bug where, under certain special circumstances, flying heroes could sometimes be grounded for good after being shot down. Now, our airborne heroes and villains are cleared for takeoff!
Baton Blitz: Daredevil's Devil's Throw was dealing more bounces than even Matt Murdock could sense when targeting tightly-packed enemies. We've put a cap on his ricochets, now justice strikes the right number of times!
Gamma Glitches: In unstable network conditions, Hulk's Incredible Leap could cause hit sounds to play without smashing out any damage. Now, Hulk's leaps land with the force of a true Avenger; puny bugs no more!
Tempest Transparency: Occasionally, under special circumstances, after unleashing a Jeff-Nado, Storm's view would lose some of its electrifying effects. The weather's clear again; Storm's vision is now as sharp as her lightning!
Console
Fixed frame rate drops caused by Galacta's "Heart Hand" emote on the anniversary event main screen.
Fixed an issue where console users switching to PC could overwrite their voice chat settings.
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!
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