Marvel Rivals Version 20260122 Patch Notes

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0 buffs0 nerfs1 adjustment0 reworks0 team-up changes

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Deadpool

Hero changes

adjustmentDeadpool- Strategist Deadpool Hype Healing: The healing visual effects triggered by katana strikes have been polished up, because even the Merc with a Mouth likes his healing flashy and fabulous! - Vanguard Deadpool's Hardcore Trial: After passing the upgraded 'The Big Test,' the area Bonus Health visual effects are now clearer than a freshly cleaned katana. Extra health, extra style! - Katana Afterparty: All Deadpools now get improved trailing and afterimage effects when acing their ultimate with katana in hand, leaving enemies seeing double (or triple)! - Deadpool's Screen Scene: We've adjusted the visual clutter from the 'Deadpool In Your Area' ability for all roles. Wade's still got your back, just not blocking the whole screen anymore. Maximum effort, sub-maximum interference! - We hope these visual upgrades improve your battle experience! We'll keep a keen eye on any VFX that could cause serious interference and continue to polish them until they're worthy of the Marvel name.

Timeline

Patch timeJanuary 22nd, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)DowntimeNoneAvailable fromJanuary 23rd, 2026, at 02:00:00 (UTC)Limited timeJanuary 23rd, 2026 to February 20th 2026

Store drop

BundleLuna SnowDisco Pop Bundle

BundleThorBoogie Bolt BundleJanuary 23rd, 2026 to February 20th 2026

EmoteTake a Seat Emote Combo Bundle New Animation For: Bruce Banner

ChromaLuna SnowDisco Pop Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX

ChromaThorBoogie Bolt Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX

EmoteLuna SnowDisco Pop Emoji BundleJanuary 23rd, 2026, at 02:00:00 (UTC)

BundlePeni ParkerSnow-SP//dr Bundle

BundleStar-LordStarcracker Bundle

Hero fixes

adjustedDeadpool- Strategist Deadpool Hype Healing: The healing visual effects triggered by katana strikes have been polished up, because even the Merc with a Mouth likes his healing flashy and fabulous! - Vanguard Deadpool's Hardcore Trial: After passing the upgraded 'The Big Test,' the area Bonus Health visual effects are now clearer than a freshly cleaned katana. Extra health, extra style! - Katana Afterparty: All Deadpools now get improved trailing and afterimage effects when acing their ultimate with katana in hand, leaving enemies seeing double (or triple)! - Deadpool's Screen Scene: We've adjusted the visual clutter from the 'Deadpool In Your Area' ability for all roles. Wade's still got your back, just not blocking the whole screen anymore. Maximum effort, sub-maximum interference! - We hope these visual upgrades improve your battle experience! We'll keep a keen eye on any VFX that could cause serious interference and continue to polish them until they're worthy of the Marvel name.

Events and modes

Times Square - Disco Night

Times Square - Disco Night

To celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Luna Snow's dazzling debut, Times Square is opening a brand-new underground area: the Disco Ballroom! This cosmic dance floor welcomes heroes and superfans from every corner of the Chronoverse, because music and joy know no borders (or timelines). Event Starts: January 23rd, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Get ready to boogie, Rivals style!

New In Store

1. BundleLuna Snow/Disco Pop Bundle
2. BundleThor/Boogie Bolt Bundle

3. Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle New Animation For: Bruce Banner

4. ChromaLuna Snow/Disco Pop Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX
5. ChromaThor/Boogie Bolt Chroma and Ultimate Ability VFX
6. EmoteLuna Snow/Disco Pop Emoji Bundle
7. BundlePeni Parker/Snow-SP//dr Bundle
8. BundleStar-Lord/Starcracker Bundle
9. BundleDaredevil/Not Daredevil Bundle
10. BundleCloak & Dagger/Ice Pas De Deux Bundle
11. BundleThor/God of Winter Bundle Have been extended until January 30th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).
12. BundleLoki/Lady Loki Bundle Has been extended until February 6th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC).

Fixes and Optimizations

All Platforms

1. Ban/Pick Glitch: In live spectator and tournament spectating modes, some Ban/Pick info could get scrambled. We've untangled the wires, everything's in sync now!

2. Proficiency Unleashed: We've amped up your path to greatness (and rewards). Now you'll earn Proficiency faster.

• +30% Proficiency for Quick Match and Competitive Permanent Missions from Lord and beyond!

• +5 Repeatable attempts for Arcade Daily Missions!

Maps & Modes

1. Yggdrasill Traffic Jam, No More! We've widened the passageways for the mission vehicle in certain tight spots on the Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path map. Now, you and your ride won't get stuck between a rock and a hard god-realm. Buckle up, Bifrost style!

Heroes

1. AdjustedDeadpool's VFX Makeover- Strategist Deadpool Hype Healing: The healing visual effects triggered by katana strikes have been polished up, because even the Merc with a Mouth likes his healing flashy and fabulous! - Vanguard Deadpool's Hardcore Trial: After passing the upgraded 'The Big Test,' the area Bonus Health visual effects are now clearer than a freshly cleaned katana. Extra health, extra style! - Katana Afterparty: All Deadpools now get improved trailing and afterimage effects when acing their ultimate with katana in hand, leaving enemies seeing double (or triple)! - Deadpool's Screen Scene: We've adjusted the visual clutter from the 'Deadpool In Your Area' ability for all roles. Wade's still got your back, just not blocking the whole screen anymore. Maximum effort, sub-maximum interference! - We hope these visual upgrades improve your battle experience! We'll keep a keen eye on any VFX that could cause serious interference and continue to polish them until they're worthy of the Marvel name.

2. Phoenix's Hot Potato: In rare cosmic circumstances, Phoenix's ultimate could be destroyed by teammates' projectiles. This fiery mishap is now history; no more friendly fire!

3. Marvel Moment Mishap: In some cases, when a hero is affected by an Ultimate Ability (such as Emma Frost's) and another hero (for example, Spider-Man) uses a standard ability to score a terrain KO on the affected opponent, that hero