Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals patch notes
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Marvel Rivals patch notes and update history
This Marvel Rivals patch notes page tracks recent updates in one place: balance changes, events, affected characters, items, modes, new content, player impact, and official Steam announcements.
Use the Marvel Rivals patch notes timeline below to scan what changed, which characters, creatures, items, or modes are affected, and whether the latest update is worth checking before your next session.
Latest Marvel Rivals patch notes
Marvel Rivals Version 20260716 Patch Notes
A cosmetic-focused patch adds new limited-time skins, chromas, emoji bundles, and store offerings for Jeff, Hawkeye, Invisible Woman, and Gambit.
Mostly cosmetic: players get new skins, chromas, and bundles to purchase or unlock, while core gameplay remains unchanged.
Key changes
- Devil Dinosaur Jeff the Dinosaur arrives as a limited-time skin.
- Hawkeye gets the Bed-Stuy's Best bundle with new chromas.
- Invisible Woman gains Baxter Building Beauty chroma options and ultimate VFX.
- Gambit receives the Dead Man's Hand bundle and emoji bundle.
Jul 16, 2026Impact 2/5contentmonetizationevent
Quick summary
A cosmetic-focused patch adds new limited-time skins, chromas, emoji bundles, and store offerings for Jeff, Hawkeye, Invisible Woman, and Gambit.
Mostly cosmetic: players get new skins, chromas, and bundles to purchase or unlock, while core gameplay remains unchanged.
Key changes
- Devil Dinosaur Jeff the Dinosaur arrives as a limited-time skin.
- Hawkeye gets the Bed-Stuy's Best bundle with new chromas.
- Invisible Woman gains Baxter Building Beauty chroma options and ultimate VFX.
- Gambit receives the Dead Man's Hand bundle and emoji bundle.
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Jul 2, 2026Impact 2/5contentbugfixmonetizationevent
Quick summary
July 2 patch adds limited-time cosmetic bundles and chromas, plus a Cyclops bug fix; no downtime.
Mostly cosmetic and store-focused, with a small quality-of-life fix for Cyclops gameplay stability.
Key changes
- Added limited-time Seaside Siren and Coastal Kumiho cosmetic promotions.
- Added Captain America Seaside Sentinel bundle in the store.
- Added chromas, VFX, and customizable parts for Lady Loki and White Fox.
- Fixed a Cyclops Diffraction Dilemma bug with Ricochet Force.
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Jun 25, 2026Impact 2/5eventcontentserver
Quick summary
Marvel Rivals adds a Summer Uplifting Welcome event with timed beach rituals at Hellfire Bay Beach, rewarding Units, a seasonal title, and a universal emote, with no server downtime.
Mostly a limited-time event update with cosmetic and currency rewards. It does not change hero balance, but it gives players a reason to log in during scheduled beach rituals.
Key changes
- Summer Uplifting Welcome begins June 28 and runs through July 1.
- 15-minute welcome ceremonies trigger at the top of every hour.
- Visit Hellfire Bay Beach during the ritual to earn 200 Units.
- Unlock the 'Rivals Summer Festival 2026' title and universal 'Uplifting Welcome' emote.
- Patch deploys with no server downtime.
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Jun 18, 2026Impact 2/5contentevent
Quick summary
Summer Festival adds Hellfire Bay Beach social hub, limited-time missions, and free rewards including a Mister Fantastic beach costume.
This is a low-risk content update that mainly adds a new social area, event objectives, and cosmetic/currency rewards.
Key changes
- New social hub: Hellfire Bay Beach opens for the Summer Festival.
- Complete festive events and missions for free rewards.
- Earn Mister Fantastic - Fantastic Beach Bod costume.
- Collect 2,500 Units and an exclusive Title.
- Access the hub through Times Square or the festival interface.
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Jun 11, 2026Impact 3/5contentother
Quick summary
Season 8.5 preview teases a new hero, a new map, and more changes coming June 12.
Players should expect fresh content and possible meta shifts once the new hero and map arrive.
Key changes
- Season 8.5 content preview goes live.
- A brand-new map is coming.
- A new hero is being added.
- More changes are teased for June 12.
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Jun 11, 2026Impact 4/5contentserverperformance
Quick summary
Season 8.5 adds Cyclops, a new 18v18 map and mode, and launches the Tournament of the Heavenly Cities with a fresh battleground.
This update is mostly about new content: a fresh hero, a larger-team mode, and a new map that should change team composition, objective pressure, and overall match pacing.
Key changes
- Cyclops joins the playable hero roster.
- K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena adds a new Bounty Annihilation map.
- Bounty Annihilation now supports 18v18 battles.
- Season 8.5 maintenance lasts about two hours on June 12, 2026.
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Jun 4, 2026Impact 2/5contentbugfixmonetization
Quick summary
New store bundles arrive for Mantis and Iron Man, while Black Cat and Rogue receive bug fixes for Team-Up and Ultimate interactions.
Mostly cosmetic and store-focused, with a couple of gameplay bug fixes that improve clarity and reliability in specific hero interactions.
Key changes
- Mantis - Mandy Celestine: The Greeter Bundle is added for a limited time.
- Iron Man gets the Iron Samurai Bundle and Iron Samurai Emoji Bundle.
- Black Cat's Faltine Flame Orb now keeps its Reveal effect after Jeff's Ultimate.
- Rogue's Hearts as One Team-Up interaction is fixed.
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May 28, 2026Impact 3/5contentevent
Quick summary
Marvel Rivals adds a new Doom Match map, launches the Chrono-Rush event, and introduces a time-travel themed storyline at Alchemax Headquarters.
Players get new match variety and limited-time event rewards, with map knowledge and objective control becoming more important in Doom Match.
Key changes
- New map: Alchemax Headquarters, set in Nueva York 2099.
- Doom Match gets a fresh battleground with new layout and tactics.
- Chrono-Rush event starts this weekend with Chrono Tokens rewards.
- Devil Dinosaur drives the Alchemax story around a TRD incursion.
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May 21, 2026Impact 2/5contenteventmonetization
Quick summary
May 21 patch adds new store bundles, Luna Snow cosmetic upgrades, and the Savage Adventure event with Ultron rewards.
This patch is mostly cosmetic and event-focused, giving collectors new store items and a limited-time mission track for rewards.
Key changes
- Peni Parker gets The Freshman Bundle and matching emoji/chroma options.
- Daredevil receives the Shadowed Start limited-time bundle.
- Luna Snow gets Sonic Trailblazer Ultimate VFX and new chromas.
- Savage Adventure event offers missions for Ultron's Cybernetic Drip costume.
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May 14, 2026Impact 4/5contentmonetizationother
Quick summary
Season 8 launches with Devil Dinosaur, new story chapters, fresh cosmetics, and themed store bundles.
Players gain a new hero, new narrative content, and multiple cosmetic options at season start; this patch is mostly content-focused rather than balance-heavy.
Key changes
- Devil Dinosaur joins the roster as a new hero.
- New story content arrives: Sins of Alchemax and Devil in the Details.
- New store bundles, chromas, and VFX cosmetics are available.
- Devil Dinosaur gets a new animation: Take a Seat...or Squat?
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May 7, 2026Impact 2/5monetizationbugfixcontent
Quick summary
New cosmetic bundles arrive in the store, and Black Cat plus a slow-fall landing bug get fixes.
Mostly a cosmetic storefront update, with a small but useful Black Cat bugfix and a general movement-state fix that should reduce janky landing behavior.
Key changes
- Added Winter Soldier and Venom bundles to the shop.
- Added Starlit Gunslinger emoji and chroma options.
- Fixed Black Cat Fortune gain in spawn with Tablet of Destinies.
- Fixed slow-fall landing getting stuck after knockdown hits.
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Apr 30, 2026Impact 3/5contentevent
Quick summary
Version 20260430 adds an Avengers crossover event, a new Path to Doomsday mode, and a Times Square screening event.
Players get a new limited-time crossover mode and event activities with no server downtime, changing what can be played during the event window.
Key changes
- Launches The Avengers Cinematic Crossover.
- Adds new mode: Path to Doomsday, Chapter 1.
- Centers the event on Avengers vs. Loki.
- Adds a Times Square clips screening activity.
- Runs as a limited-time event through May 28.
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Apr 23, 2026Impact 3/5contentevent
Quick summary
A new limited-time PvE mode and Hellfire Gala 2026 event arrive, adding Dracula-hunting co-op action, a free Emma Frost skin, and new cosmetics and rewards.
Players get a new co-op PvE activity plus a limited-time event with mission rewards and fresh cosmetics, improving variety without changing combat balance.
Key changes
- PvE mode Blood Hunt sends squads to hunt Dracula in New York City.
- Hellfire Gala 2026 event introduces missions and free Emma Frost Glam costume.
- Phoenix Verdant Vogue and Moon Knight Suave Spector skins join the rewards.
- Patch goes live with no server downtime; players can jump in immediately.
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Apr 16, 2026Impact 5/5contenteventother
Quick summary
Season 7.5 adds Black Cat as a new playable hero, plus new story content and a free ESU Open Day event reward.
A new hero and fresh event rewards give players immediate reasons to log in, while Black Cat may shift team compositions and matchups.
Key changes
- Black Cat joins the Marvel Rivals roster.
- New Black Cat and Spider-Man story chapters arrive.
- ESU Open Day event offers a free Mantis - Black & Gold costume.
- Maintenance starts April 17, 2026, with about 2 hours downtime.
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Apr 15, 2026Impact 1/5contenteventother
Quick summary
Season 7.5 begins April 17 with a new Dev Vision teasing cosmic secrets, gothic themes, and fresh seasonal content for Marvel Rivals.
This is a season kickoff and preview announcement, so players should expect new content soon but no direct gameplay changes yet.
Key changes
- Season 7.5 starts on April 17.
- New Dev Vision teases upcoming update details.
- The Vault has been broken open.
- Season theme blends cosmic, gothic, and fashion-focused content.
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Apr 9, 2026Impact 1/5contentmonetizationbugfixperformance
Quick summary
New Deadpool, Iron Fist, and Jeff cosmetics arrive in the store, alongside all-platform fixes and optimizations.
This patch is mostly cosmetic, adding new store items and limited-time bundles, while also smoothing out some general issues across platforms.
Key changes
- Limited-time Deadpool Lucky Draw and Maid-Pool cosmetic options arrive.
- Iron Fist gets the Lin Shao: The Knockout Bundle.
- Jeff the Land Shark receives the Maid to Chomp Bundle.
- Shark Attack duo emote bundle goes on sale.
- All-platform fixes and optimizations improve stability and polish.
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Apr 2, 2026Impact 3/5contentevent
Quick summary
April 2, 2026 patch adds a new Lower Manhattan map and a Wonder Man screening event, expanding Marvel Rivals' seasonal content.
Players get a fresh map and a themed event, creating new routes, visuals, and reasons to log in without changing core balance.
Key changes
- New Lower Manhattan map joins the rotation.
- Alchemax Headquarters crashes into a future-invaded battlefield.
- Wonder Man Season 1 Screening event arrives.
- No server downtime required; patch and play.
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Mar 26, 2026Impact 1/5contentmonetizationeventother
Quick summary
March 26 patch adds new store cosmetics, limited-time bundles, and IGNITE 2026 esports-exclusive costumes with no server downtime.
Mostly cosmetic and collection-focused; it affects store choices and limited-time purchases, but not combat balance or core match flow.
Key changes
- New Cloak & Dagger Daring Duo bundles and costume chroma arrive in store.
- Captain America gets the Brett Hendrick: The Star bundle and Ultimate Ability VFX.
- Deadpool & Jeff the Land Shark emote Boogie Time enters a limited-time sale.
- IGNITE 2026 esports-exclusive costumes and team bundles go live.
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Mar 19, 2026Impact 4/5contentother
Quick summary
Season 7 launches with White Fox joining the roster, new lore stories, and a new Album system for saving and sharing highlights.
Players gain a new hero to learn, a new way to save memorable moments, and fresh seasonal content to explore.
Key changes
- White Fox becomes a playable hero.
- New Album system captures and shares match highlights.
- New story entries expand White Fox and Captain America lore.
- Season 7 officially begins with fresh content and progression.
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Mar 12, 2026Impact 1/5contentbugfixmonetization
Quick summary
Adds new store bundles for The Thing and Daredevil, plus minor visual fixes for The Punisher badge and Rogue's Mrs. X costume.
Mostly cosmetic and store-facing changes with no gameplay balance impact. Players will notice cleaner hero presentation and new purchasable bundles.
Key changes
- New store bundles arrive for The Thing and Daredevil.
- The Thing gets a Fear Itself Emoji Bundle.
- Punisher's blue proficiency badge now displays after unlocking.
- Rogue's Mrs. X costume translucency and shadows are fixed.
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Marvel RivalsJune 4, 2026Impact 2/5
xMarvel Rivals Version 20260604 Patch Notes
New store bundles arrive for Mantis and Iron Man, while Black Cat and Rogue receive bug fixes for Team-Up and Ultimate interactions.
Mostly cosmetic and store-focused, with a couple of gameplay bug fixes that improve clarity and reliability in specific hero interactions.
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Key changes
- Mantis - Mandy Celestine: The Greeter Bundle is added for a limited time.
- Iron Man gets the Iron Samurai Bundle and Iron Samurai Emoji Bundle.
- Black Cat's Faltine Flame Orb now keeps its Reveal effect after Jeff's Ultimate.
- Rogue's Hearts as One Team-Up interaction is fixed.
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Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on June 4th, 2026...
