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Marvel Rivals Patch Notes

The most recent update we have recorded for Marvel Rivals is "Marvel Rivals Version 20260903 Patch Notes", published 3 September 2026. 10 updates are listed below, newest first, with the developer's own notes.

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260903 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 3rd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Ultron - B-Boy Prime Bundle - Rogue - X-Men '97 Season 2 Bundle Note: This bundle does not currently include the MVP. Once the MVP update goes live, players who already own the complete bundle will automatically get it for free. - Gambit - X-Men '97 Season 2 Bundle Note: This bundle does not currently include the MVP. Once the MVP update goes live, players who already own the complete bundle will automatically get it for free. - X-Men '97 Season 2 Emoji Bundle - Ultron - B-Boy Prime Chroma Caramel Crew/Mustard Beat and Ultimate Ability VFX   Available From: September 4th, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Cyclops's Cape Change: Added a new free customization option to the Cyclops - Elegant Eye costume: Cape - Removed. Take a Seat EmoteAdded support for Jubilee. Fixes and OptimizationsOther- Psylocke's Scarf Snag: Fixed a bug in the Hellfire Bay Beach map where the scarf on Psylocke's default costume would fail to remain dynamic while she was on the swing. Now, Sai's swaying flawlessly with the breeze.   The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260827 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 27th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Peni Parker Liquid Shell Bundle Availability: August 28th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to September 25th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Angela Queen of Hel Bundle - Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Bundle - Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Emoji Bundle Available From: August 28th, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Endgame EncoreTo celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame Encore, we're introducing a limited-time Infinity Saga tab in the Store following the August 28th update. This exclusive tab brings together all your favorite, previously released MCU costume bundles in one convenient spot!During the event, all players will be gifted an Encore Coupon. Apply this coupon to your purchases within the Infinity Saga tab to enjoy a 20% discount.But wait, we can do you one better! After using an Encore Coupon on an eligible purchase, you will instantly receive another identical coupon! Keep the streak going and apply your bonus coupons toward your next MCU-themed costume bundle purchases.Event Period: August 28th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to September 11th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Angela's Graphic Issues: Fixed an issue where Angela's visual effects might display awkwardly after she was defeated while using Odin's Unacknowledged Team-Up Ability. Even the newly enthroned Queen of Hel needs her VFX in check. Angela is back to looking hevenly or hel-ly!  - Doctor Strange's Shield Surge: Addressed an unintended issue where Doctor Strange using the Psionic Vortex Team-Up Ability could instantly fully restore the maximum value of his Shield of the Seraphim while its enhanced effect was active. The mystic arts are now perfectly balanced. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!   Other- Mystic Video Glitch: Fixed a bug that prevented the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange Team-Up showcase video from playing correctly. The chaos magic has been subdued; you can now witness their mystic might in crystal clear quality! - Cloak & Dagger's Crisp Canvas: Ironed out the jagged textures on the "Sunset Shores" chroma of Cloak & Dagger's Coastal Couple costume. No more rough edges on these two; they're shining as brightly as the sun!  - Scarlet Witch's Chaotic Choreography: Fixed an offset in the VFX placement when Scarlet Witch used her Floral Tide emote. Chaos magic is no excuse for bad beach vibes; Wanda's effects are now precisely on point!    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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Marvel Rivals Version 20260820 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 20th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Cyclops - Elegant Eye Bundle - Phoenix - Viridian Vogue Bundle Limited Time: August 21st, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to September 18th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Daredevil - Attorney at Law Bundle Available From: August 21st, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Loki's Twisted Team-Up: Fixed a bug where Lady Loki's lower-body animations would contort when using the Hela Team-Up Ability (Villain's Illusion). Illusions are one thing, but anatomical impossibilities are another! The Goddess of Mischief's posture is now working perfectly as intended.   - Hela's Zero-G Stall: Addressed an issue where Hela could become paralyzed in place when casting Astral Flock after rising in Thoth's Wrath zones on Wakanda maps. The Goddess of Death bows to no gravity; she's back to soaring through the skies of Wakanda unhindered.    The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving; we have plenty more surprises and changes in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260813 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 13th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Storm - Sacred Skies BundleLimited Time: August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to September 11th 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Limited-Time Return: Loki - Lady Loki BundleAvailability: August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to August 28th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Magik - Soul Surfer Chroma Blue Breaker/Sunset Surf, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts - Scarlet Witch - Seaside Sorceress Chroma Pitch Petal/Purple Petal, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts - Storm - Sacred Skies Chroma: Crimson Clouds, and Customizable Parts - Black Cat - Coastal Cat Chroma: Pearl Paws & Golden Claws - Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier Chroma: Chill Current - Star-Lord - Star Swimmer Chroma: Stellar Splash - Black Widow - Aquatic Assassin Ultimate Ability VFX - The Thing - Life is But a Dream Emote - Devil Dinosaur - Best Buddies EmoteAvailable From: August 13th, 2026, at 9 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Rivals' Summer Finale '26Krakoan Reels Vol.2Cast your lines! Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 is here. The waters are teeming with a massive haul of new catches and sweet loot, including costumes like Black Cat - Coastal Cat, Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier, and Star-Lord - Star Swimmer. Keep your eyes peeled; there's a mischievous, special little creature swimming among the new catches waiting for you to reel it in and complete your collection.Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to September 24th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Summer SnapshotWe've set up new photo spots down by the beach. Strike a pose, take a snapshot, and share it to instantly score 100 Units. Whether you're flying solo or assembling the whole squad, capture the moment to preserve beautiful memories of this summer.Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to September 24th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Pop & WinThis week, we're spotlighting Magik's Soul Surfer and Scarlet Witch's Seaside Sorceress. You still have the chance to snag these two incredible costumes for a wildly discounted price. Step right up and test your luck!Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to September 24th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) New ContentA "Lady Loki" State of Mind: We've designed an exclusive set of movement and combat animations specifically for Lady Loki, ensuring her battlefield presence perfectly marches her mischievous elegance. These new animations are applied to all Lady Loki costumes by default. Fans of the old style can easily toggle back to the classic animations via the small gear icon next to the "Equip" button in the Costume interface.Jeff Remembers He's a Shark: After much waddling, Jeff finally recalled he is, in fact, an aquatic creature! Now, when Jeff the Land Shark enters the deep waters of Hellfire Bay Beach, he will automatically transition into a swimming animation to keep cruising through the water. Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Iron Fist's Flying Flaw: Fixed an issue where using Yat Jee Chung Kuen during the Ultimate Ability could cause abnormal displacement. Lin Lie's flow state is restored; no more unintentional movements.   - Rogue's Stolen Syntax: Fixed a bug where stealing certain heroes' abilities could cause abnormal text displays on the in-match ability description panel. Rogue might borrow powers, but she shouldn't be breaking our UI.    Other- Accessibility Amnesia: Addressed an issue where some Accessibility settings failed to save to the user's account. Your preferences will now stick around for the long haul.   - Emote Immobility Imprisonment: Fixed a glitch preventing Iron Fist's Kickflip Cruise, Jeff the Land Shark's Merc's March, and Ultron's Breaking the Strings emotes from being used while moving in non-combat areas. You can now flex and strut in spawn to your heart's content.  - Dragon Overload: Resolved a visual clash where Iron Fist's Furious Flow Ultimate Ability VFX was unintentionally overwritten by the White Fox Team-Up effects. K'un-Lun's street fury will shine through unobstructed once again. - Winter Soldier Subtitles: We've added English and Chinese subtitles to the Captain America: The Winter Soldier highlights screenings. The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Patch Notes - Season 9.5 Arrives

Greetings, Rivals!Welcome to Season 9.5 of Marvel Rivals!Desire is the prologue to power, and the precipice of corruption. When desire dons the mantle of power, darkness silently creeps.This update begins on August 7th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours. All-New ContentNew HeroDark magic meets street hustle: The Hood enters Marvel Rivals!! New Stories- New The Hood Lore - Carved in Stone - New Moon Knight Lore - Faces of the Moon Store PYO BundleWith over 2 new costumes released weekly, the Store introduces the new PYO format. Players can check which specific costumes and Emote Emojis they want to include, and the price will automatically adjust based on the selection. The adaptive price of the PYO Bundle remains exactly the same as the previous standard bundles for equivalent content.This week's 3 new Store costumes will roll out using the PYO Bundle format. New In Store- The Hood - Sinful Blackout Bundle - Iron Fist - Furious Flow Bundle - Moon Knight - Fist of Khonshu Bundle - The Hood - Oblivion's Whisper - Furious Flow - Emoji Bundle - The Hood - Emoji Bundle - Iron Fist - Furious Flow Chroma Blackened Rage/Cobalt Cruiser and Ultimate Ability VFX - The Hood Accessory - Madrecita PlushAvailable from: August 7th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Season Event: Creed of AkabbaComplete missions to earn The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume for FREE. Some Premium rewards for this event can also be purchased with Units. Times Square: Captain America - The Winter Soldier Highlights ScreeningHead over to the viewing area in Times Square to watch iconic clips from Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Watch the screening continuously for two minutes to unlock an exclusive Spray.Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie clips will alternate at the top of the hour throughout the event.Event Period: August 7th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to August 27th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Twitch DropsAs Season 9 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops. This round's drops include the Elsa Bloodstone - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.Drops Period: August 7th, 2026, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to September 4th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)  Fixes and OptimizationsAll Platforms- Optimized texture resource compression strategy across all platforms, reducing hard drive footprint after installation: PC expected to decrease by ~30%, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 by ~20%, and PlayStation 4 by ~7%. Heroes- Peni Parker's Panther Problem: Fixed a bug where Peni would occasionally show an incorrect KO icon when defeating enemies with her Cyber-Web Cluster after activating her Team-Up with Black Panther. Error wiped, we're back to firing clean clusters!   - Rocket Raccoon's Repair Mode Reload: Fixed an issue where Rocket's Repair Mode charges could abnormally refill after using the Planet X Pals Team-Up ability. Rocket's tech is now officially up to spec.   - Cloak & Dagger's Frosty Fix: Addressed a bug where Cloak & Dagger would still be affected by Emma Frost's Ultimate Ability control effect after using the Frozen Haven Team-Up to freeze themselves. The Divine Pair can now chill out in peace.   - Namor's Monstro Mix-up: Fixed an issue where Namor's Monstro Spawns were incorrectly detecting Vitality Acorns released by Rocket Raccoon. The Sub-Mariner's pets now have their eyes trained on the real prizes.   - Cloak & Dagger's Hooded Hiccup: Fixed a bug where, when selecting The Hood Team Up, Cloak would occasionally be unable to use Terror Cape. The Darkforce Dimension channels are fully restored!    Maps- Angela's Ancient Anomaly: Fixed an issue on the Thebes map where Angela would occasionally get stuck and become unable to move after passing through the corridor. The Hunter is back on the hunt!  - Times Square Team-Up Tangle: Corrected a bug in Times Square where Team-Up statuses were improperly removed after exiting a team in a party state. The synergy remains strong once more.    The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving; we have plenty more surprises and changes in store for Season 9.5. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260730 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 30th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew Mode - Path to Doomsday Avengers: Age of UltronThe world has once again fallen into crisis! Ultron's legion surges into Avengers Tower like a tidal wave. The tower that once protected the world now blares with alarms, teetering on the edge of collapse. The Avengers assemble once more, swearing to fend off Ultron's invasion to the bitter end! *This mode is currently not available on PS4. New In Store- Spider-Man - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Bundle - Hulk - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Bundle - Scarlet Witch - Avengers: Age of Ultron Bundle - Winter Soldier - Captain America: The Winter Soldier BundleAvailable From: July 31st, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Spider-Man DayTo celebrate everyone's favorite wall-crawler's first appearance, the exclusive "Spider-Man Day" store tab is now open! During the event, swing by the page to view and purchase a wide variety of Spider-Man costumes. Collect Spidey's classic looks and show off your spectacular Spider-style! At the same time, the Spider-Man - Peter Parker: The Photographer bundle will make a limited-time spectacular return during the event. Thwip on over to the store and snag your favorites!Limited-time Availability: July 31st, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Times Square - Avengers: Age of UltronAvengers: Age of Ultron - Highlights Screening Head over to the viewing area in Times Square to watch iconic clips from Avengers: Age of Ultron! Watch the screening continuously for two minutes to unlock an exclusive Spray.Avengers: Age of Ultron - Iconic Scenes Photo Ops Say 'Assemble'! Visit the iconic scene photo walls outside the Avengers' Gift Shop in Times Square. Take a group photo with the NPCs there to instantly earn 100 Units!Event Period: July 30th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to August 27th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) EsportsThe Marvel Rivals IGNITE has officially kicked off! Top teams from four major global regions have gathered in Los Angeles to engage in fierce competition. The first global champion of the 2026 season is about to be crowned, and the main event is well underway. Stay tuned! You can view the full schedule of the Mid-Season Finals via the in-game Esports page, and subscribe to the match reminder feature to ensure you don't miss any exciting matchups. Watch the matches in-game or via official live streams to earn plentiful drops. Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Thor's Thunderous Tangle: Fixed a bug where if Thor triggered the Ragnarok Rebirth team-up revival effect while casting his Ultimate, he could be unexpectedly healed by teammates, and caused abnormal defeat judgments. The Odinson's fate is now properly sealed or saved!   - Peni Parker's Network Nuisance: Addressed an issue where, when Peni Parker utilized the Rocket Network team-up, it could cause her teammate Rocket Raccoon's B.R.B. revive data to track incorrectly. SP//dr's tech is now fully synchronized with the Guardian's!  - Cloak & Dagger's Darkforce Discrepancy: Resolved a hiccup where Cloak & Dagger selecting the Oblivion Shroud team-up could result in incorrect assist data tracking. The duo's light and shadows are perfectly balanced again!  - Jubilee's Firework Fizzle: Fixed an issue where, at certain specific angles, Jubilee was unable to use Dazzling Detonation to detonate her energy orbs. Jubilee's spark is fully restored!   Other- Fixed a glitch in matches where Hela's emojis and emotes could become unusable after she used her abilities. The Goddess of Death will not be silenced!    The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260723 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 23rd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew Map: ThebesTwo monuments of power, divided by a sea of sand and stolen devotion. Apocalypse's Pyramid and the Temple of Khonshu dominate opposite ends of the map. A rapidly weakening Khonshu desperately seeks to take back his stolen faith, but Moon Knight arrives burdened with a dark suspicion, demanding Khonshu answer a question before the Faith-Harvesting Engine. In this arena where ancient Egyptian ruins collide with primordial Celestial tech across dunes and oases, true villainy is about to be dragged into the moonlight. EsportsKeep your eyes on the champions of the Chronoverse! We've added a brand-new Subscription feature to the Esports tab. You can now subscribe to your favorite tournaments, teams, and pro players. Use the new Calendar view to instantly track match schedules, league standings, active brackets, and historical match records. Plus, turn on notifications to get an alert the moment a subscribed match goes live; never miss a heroic clash again! Blood HuntThe vampire threat continues! We're bringing upgrades to your arsenal to help you survive the night:- Gear Enhancement: Push your power to the limit! You can now enhance your existing gear to unlock even higher stat bonuses. - Gear Refining: Perfect your loadout! You can now reroll specific stats on your gear to perfectly synergize with your custom hero builds. - New Drop - Dew of Insight: Enemies will now drop this rare item during combat. Use it to grant an instant burst of EX to any hero of your choice. - Nightmare Difficulty Expanded: The true test of a hero! The Nightmare Difficulty cap has been pushed to Floor 300. As a special bounty, clearing Floor 260 with any hero will reward you with 100 Units (Limit one reward per hero).Event Duration Adjustments: Blood Hunt Double XP event has been extended to October 5th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC). Blood Hunt mode has been extended to October 9th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC). New In StorePsylocke - Pinned Butterfly Bundle (Includes a free customization option to remove the chin decoration) Hela - Consort of Khonshu Bundle Hela - Consort of Khonshu Chroma Midnight Moon/Sapphire Shadow and Ultimate Ability VFXAvailable From: July 24th, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Twitch DropsThe Marvel Rivals Mid-Season Finals are about to kick off in spectacular fashion, bringing together top teams for an unparalleled competitive feast! Tune in via designated streaming channels and claim exclusive rewards simply by meeting watch-time requirements. This round's drops include the Daredevil - IGNITE Daredevil (2026) costume along with related bundle content, as well as an incredible array of exclusive rewards including special Moods, Emojis, and commemorative Nameplates!Drops Period: July 29th, 2026, 17 : 00 : 00 to August 29th, 2026, 17 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Spectator's Spectral Screencast: Fixed an issue where if a player was spectating certain heroes after being KO'd, and the spectated hero was also defeated, it could cause UI anomalies upon the player's revival. Your visor is cleared, and the UI has returned from the grave!  - Punisher's Turret Tally: Fixed a bug where the ammo count in the bottom left corner wouldn't display correctly while The Punisher was unleashing hell from his Culling Turret. Frank's arsenal is now perfectly accounted for, locked, and loaded!    Team-Up VFX Toggle- Based on community feedback, we've added a new settings option! You can now choose to enable or disable the Team-Up visual effects on your end (this setting only affects your screen; the effects will always remain visible from the perspective of enemies and teammates). This option can be configured universally across all heroes or tailored specifically within each hero's custom settings! Other- Weaponized Wardrobe: Addressed an issue where Angela, Daredevil, and Gambit had incorrect weapon assets equipped on some of their costumes. Their signature armaments are back in action and looking sharper than ever!   The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Marvel Rivals Version 20260716 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 16th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentPOP & WIN- Devil Dinosaur - Jeff the DinosaurLimited Time: July 17th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to August 14th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC) New In Store- Hawkeye - Bed-Stuy's Best Bundle - Devil Dinosaur - Jeff the Dinosaur Chroma Playful Pink and Vibrant VioletLimited Time: July 17th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to August 14th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Invisible Woman - Baxter Building Beauty Chroma Pretty in Pink/Classic Contrast and Ultimate Ability VFXAvailable From: July 16th, 2026, at 9 : 00 : 00 (UTC)- Bed-Stuy's Best - Emoji Bundle - Hawkeye - Bed-Stuy's Best Chroma Teal Trend and Dazzling Drip - Gambit - Dead Man's Hand Bundle - Dead Man's Hand - Emoji BundleAvailable From: July 17th, 2026, at 2 : 00 : 00 (UTC) S3 Battle Pass RerunThe Season 3 Battle Pass, Power of the Phoenix, will be returning for a limited time! It will be available for purchase at the Battle Pass Nexus - Reality Link Point.Rerun Duration: July 16th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to July 30th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) New Event: Van Dyne CoutureGet ready to strut on the runway! The all-new Van Dyne Couture event has officially launched! Complete event missions to claim Magneto's Magnetic Vintage costume and related bundle rewards for FREE! Unlock premium for Adam Warlock's Tailored Perfection costume, Invisible Woman's Baxter Building Beauty costume, and more.Event Duration: July 16th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to August 13th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) Chrono-RushTemporal anomaly detected! The Chrono-Rush Event is rewinding and will reopen this weekend, lasting until the season officially runs out of time. Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes- Rogue Range Protocol: Fixed an issue where turning off target movement in the Practice Range parameters and then starting a training session could still spawn moving bots. We've tightened up the subroutines, they'll stay put now!  - Storm & Thor's Targeting Turbulence: Fixed a visual glitch where the camera animation for the Gods of Thunder (Storm - Thor) base effect Team-Up Ability was unintentionally throwing off aim. The skies are clear and Storm's striking true once again!- Combat Clarity Upgrade: We've dialed in the visual effects for a lineup of heroes to cut down on battlefield chaos and keep your superhero clashes crisp and clear. These visual optimizations include:Base Abilities: All of Jubilee's base abilities.Team-Up Abilities: Vanguard: • Mr. & Mrs. X (Rogue - Gambit) • Explosive Entanglement (Rogue - Magneto) • Voltaic Union (Captain America - Thor) • Two-in-One (The Thing - Human Torch) • Gamma Maelstrom (Doctor Strange - Hulk) • Surf & Turf (Devil Dinosaur - Jeff the Land Shark) Strategist: • Vibrant Vitality (Loki - Mantis) • Planet X Pals (Rocket Raccoon - Groot) • Mammalian Bond (Rocket Raccoon - Squirrel Girl) • Oblivion Shroud (Cloak & Dagger - The Hood) • Favorable Odds (Gambit - Magneto) Duelist: • Gods of Thunder (Storm - Thor) • Storming Ignition (Human Torch - Storm) • Moonlit Slash (Hawkeye - Cloak & Dagger) • Squirrel Missile (Squirrel Girl - Iron Man) • Light & Dark Darts (Psylocke - Cloak & Dagger) • Devilish Affair (Daredevil - Black Widow) • Hex Fireworks (Scarlet Witch - Jubilee) • Prehistoric Trap (Elsa Bloodstone - Devil Dinosaur)In addition to these, we've optimized the visual effects for lots of other Team-Up Abilities as well. The list is extensive, so we won't detail every single one here; just know the battlefield is looking clean! We'll keep the Scanner running and make ongoing optimizations. As always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback and suggestions! System- Dusted for prints and swept away a few minor bugs causing issues in the Death of Apocalypse mini-game. Unraveling the mysteries of En Sabah Nur's demise will now proceed without a hitch. Console- Addressed a bug on Xbox where the trophy overview progress was desynced from actual completion after unlocking an achievement. Your gamerscore now displays flawlessly!   The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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Valve fix up Marvel Rivals on SteamOS / Linux with Proton Hotfix

Another constantly updated game that broke with newer Proton recently is Marvel Rivals, but now thanks to Valve it should work again with Proton Hotfix. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-fix-up-marvel-rivals-on-steamos-linux-with-proton-hotfix/

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Marvel Rivals' Season 9 update will affect 80% of its roster as NetEase throws balance out the window for a more 'fun' approach to the game

Marvel Rivals will open the doors to the "most massive overhaul to the combat system since launch" that affects roughly 80% of its hero roster when Season 9 kicks off in a couple of days. There's hero reworks, a massive change to Team-Ups, and a substantial ultimate charge nerf... Read more.

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