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Marvel Rivals Season 8 patch notes

Season began

  • 27documented changes
  • 14buffs
  • 2nerfs
  • 4new
  • 7other
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What changed

  • NEWDevil DinosaurSeason 8 - May 2026

    Devil Dinosaur joins the roster

    Devil Dinosaur joined Marvel Rivals in Season 8 as a Vanguard.

    TipVanguard (tank), and one of the largest heroes in the game. Matchup knowledge from before this hero arrived will not cover them.

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  • NEWAlchemax HeadquartersSeason 8 - May 2026

    New Map: Alchemax Headquarters (Nueva York, 2099)

    Alchemax Headquarters is a new map set in Nueva York 2099, and you can play it in Doom Match.

    A new map, Alchemax Headquarters, set in Nueva York 2099, playable in Doom Match.

    TipLearn Alchemax's corridors before ranked - futuristic corp maps tend to have more verticality and flank routes than earlier locations.

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  • NERFDeadpoolSeason 8 - May 2026

    Vanguard gun-form damage reduced

    Deadpool's Vanguard form heals less while The Ban Hammer is active, and Dual Desert Eagles deal a little less damage per shot.

    Vanguard - The Ban Hammer healing while active reduced from 50/s to 25/s, and Dual Desert Eagles single-shot damage reduced from 36 to 34 (standard) and 42 to 39 (upgraded).

    TipYour sustained damage output and healing are weaker in gun form.

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  • REWORKLokiSeason 8 - May 2026

    Shifted to pure support with higher ultimate cost

    Loki's illusion Mystical Missiles now heal more but deal less damage, and God of MischiefQ needs more energy, so the ultimate charges more slowly.

    • Illusion Mystical MissileLMB healing ratio increased from 90% to 100%
    • damage ratio decreased from 90% to 80%
    • God of Mischief energy cost increased from 4300 to 4500.

    TipYou're now a pure support hero - focus on enabling your team's damage rather than trying to carry.

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  • REWORKMantisSeason 8 - May 2026

    Allied InspirationE rebalanced toward movement

    Mantis's Allied Inspiration now gives allies a smaller damage boost, but it also makes them move faster.

    Allied Inspiration damage boost reduced from 12% to 8%, but new effect provides 100 movement speed boost to allies.

    TipStop boosting teammate damage and start boosting positioning through movement for kiting and engages.

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  • REWORKMister FantasticSeason 8 - May 2026

    Trading crowd control for raw damage

    Mister Fantastic's Stretch PunchLMB hits harder and Brainiac BounceQ needs less energy, while Flexible ElongationE no longer slows enemies but comes back sooner.

    Stretch Punch damage increased to 70, Flexible Elongation slow effect removed but cooldown reduced to 6s, Brainiac Bounce energy cost reduced to 3100.

    TipYou lose your primary crowd-control tool but gain burst damage and faster cooldowns - pivot to aggressive positioning.

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  • REWORKWhite FoxSeason 8 - May 2026

    White Fox healing rebalanced for consistency

    White Fox's Fox Form Awakening aura heals more steadily while each burst hit heals less, for slightly less burst healing overall, and the Blessed by the Nine ultimate heals more.

    • Fox Form Awakening aura healing increased 25/s to 35/s, burst per-hit reduced 35 to 25 (net burst 100/s to 90/s)
    • Blessed by the Nine ult healing increased 40/s to 60/s.

    TipHigher passive healing aura when not attacking, lower burst when spamming encourages varied engagement.

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  • REWORKBlood HuntSeason 8 - May 2026

    Blood Hunt Gets a Full Stat Rebalance

    Blood Hunt gets broad stat changes, and the Nightmare difficulty cap is raised to 200.

    Blood Hunt mode received sweeping stat adjustments, and the Nightmare difficulty cap was raised to 200.

    TipBlood Hunt runs play very differently after this patch - relearn the mode's power curve before pushing the raised Nightmare cap.

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  • BUFFBladeSeason 8 - May 2026

    Gear System Build Enhancements

    Blade's Purging Bladedance build deals more Ancestral SwordLMB damage, triggers Blade Shadows more often and gains damage reduction, while Silver Soulbreaker deals more shotgun damage and gains critical hits and dodge.

    • Purging Bladedance Build increased Ancestral Sword damage via Stakes of Yggdrasill gear, reduced Blade Shadows trait interval, added damage reduction via Twilight Whetstone gear
    • Silver Soulbreaker Build increased Hunter's ShotgunLMB damage via Breathing Gun gear, added critical hit and dodge via Reap trait.

    TipGear enhancements tuned both builds to hit harder and outlast longer.

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  • BUFFJeff the Land SharkSeason 8 - May 2026

    Blood Hunt builds enhanced with gear and trait bonuses

    In Blood Hunt, Jeff's Riding the Rapids build gets more health, a bigger damage boost and harder Hide and SeekSHIFT rams, and Overflowing Waters deals more drowning, Aqua BurstRMB and Splish-Splash Pew Pew damage.

    • Riding the Rapids Build: increased max health and damage boost ratio from Big Fish Frenzy trait and Hide and Seek ram damage from Deep-Sea Propeller gear.
    • Overflowing Waters Build: increased drowning damage from Skuld's Mouthwash gear, Aqua Burst damage to drowning enemies via Whirlpool Waterbomb trait, and base damage of Splish-Splash Pew Pew from Kraken Blaster gear.

    TipBlood Hunt builds pack more punch with enhanced gear and trait bonuses - build-specific power has increased.

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  • REWORKMoon KnightSeason 8 - May 2026

    Fist of the Moon God Build Tuning

    Moon Knight's Fist of the Moon God build gets a bigger Eclipse Explosion damage buff and damage reduction from Gauntlets of Thoth, but Hand of KhonshuQ deals less base damage through Fist of Khonshu.

    • Increased base damage buff for Eclipse Explosions from Uru Knuckles gear.
    • Added Damage Reduction to Gauntlets of Thoth.
    • Reduced Hand of Khonshu base damage in Fist of Khonshu trait.

    TipYour gear synergies shift - Eclipse Explosions hit harder and you are tougher to burst, but your ultimate hits weaker.

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  • BUFFSquirrel GirlSeason 8 - May 2026

    Rodent Commander build and Squirrel Missile trait synergy added

    Squirrel Girl gets a new Rodent Commander build that boosts Squirrel Friends' damage, and a new Squirrel Missile trait effect makes missile damage scale with the Squirrel Friends' damage.

    Added Rodent Commander Build with increased base damage buff for Squirrel Friends from Great Lakes Avengers Banner gear, and new Squirrel Missile trait effect where missile damage scales with Squirrel Friends' damage.

    TipNew gear and trait synergy unlocks higher damage output through scaled missile effects.

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  • BUFFThe PunisherSeason 8 - May 2026

    Gear build scaling significantly enhanced

    The Punisher's Barrager and Sweeper builds both get bigger gear buffs and more trait damage, Piercing Shot loses less damage over distance, and a Chain Reaction bug is fixed.

    • Barrager Build: Rifle of Retribution and Vibranium Barrel gear buffs increased, Shrapnel Shot and Multi-Trajectory trait damage increased.
    • Sweeper Build: Marauder Shotgun and Mithril Slug gear buffs increased, Piercing Shot falloff reduced, Chain Fire trait damage increased, Chain Reaction bug fixed.

    TipBoth builds hit much harder with gear; prioritize these items for maximum scaling.

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  • BUFFThorSeason 8 - May 2026

    Blood Hunt introduces Thunder Formation and Rune Awakening builds

    Thor's builds get stronger: Storm SurgeSHIFT scales more with ThorforcePassive and now grants damage reduction, Aegis of Thunder gives more bonus health, and Awakening RuneF's extra projectiles spread less.

    • Increased the damage scaling of Storm Surge per point of Thorforce in the Thunder Torrent trait.
    • Increased the Bonus Health granted by the Aegis of Thunder trait.
    • New effect: Thor now gains Damage Reduction for the duration of Storm Surge.
    • Reduced the spread angle of the extra projectiles fired while in the Awakening Rune state.
    • Increased Mjolnir BashLMB projectile damage provided by the base stats of the Gaea Sigil gear.
    • Increased the damage of the extra projectiles in the Rolling Thunder trait.

    TipTwo distinct build paths let you choose durability focus or projectile focus.

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  • BUFFEmma FrostSeason 8 - May 2026

    Pulse Range, Shield Mobility, and Defense

    Emma Frost's Telepathic Pulse keeps full damage longer after a miss, Mind's Aegis can be repositioned more often, and Diamond Form and Psionic Seduction block more damage.

    • Telepathic Pulse falloff begins 4s after missing (was 3s)
    • Mind's Aegis reposition cooldown reduced from 3s to 1s
    • damage reduction during Diamond Form and Psionic Seduction increased from 20% to 25%.

    TipYour beam lasts longer before fading, your shield teleport is much snappier, and your defenses toughen overall.

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  • NERFInvisible WomanSeason 8 - May 2026

    Force PhysicsE knockback and damage reduced

    Invisible Woman's Force Physics now pushes enemies a shorter distance and deals less damage.

    Force Physics push distance reduced from 12m to 10m and damage reduced from 55 to 50.

    TipYour displacement and damage numbers are lower - position more precisely to get the knockback value you need.

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  • BUFFIron FistSeason 8 - May 2026

    Cooldown synergy and kick burst improved

    Iron Fist's Jeet Kune DoLMB hits now take more time off Dragon's DefenseRMB cooldown, and the first strike of K'un-Lun KickSHIFT hits harder, so Dragon's Defense comes back sooner in a fight.

    • Jeet Kune Do hits reduce Dragon's Defense cooldown by 1.2s instead of 1s
    • K'un-Lun Kick first strike increased from 35 to 40.

    TipYour cooldown loop tightens for faster combos and your alternate kick hits harder - better burst on isolated targets.

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  • BUFFMoon KnightSeason 8 - May 2026

    Moonlight HookF Cooldown Reduction

    Moon Knight's Moonlight Hook now comes back sooner, so it can be used more often.

    Moonlight Hook cooldown reduced from 15 seconds to 12 seconds.

    TipYou pull enemies more often - use it to catch out-of-position targets.

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  • REWORKPhoenixSeason 8 - May 2026

    Direct hits rewarded, area explosions weakened

    Phoenix's Cosmic FlamesLMB hit harder on a direct hit, but setting off Spark marks deals less explosion damage, so accurate shots count for more.

    Cosmic Flames direct hit damage increased from 50 to 55, and explosion damage when detonating Spark marks reduced from 40 to 35.

    TipLand precise shots for more damage; spread positioning is less dominant.

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  • BUFFRocket RaccoonSeason 8 - May 2026

    Damage and Resource Improvements

    Rocket Raccoon's Bombard ModeLMB deals a little more damage per projectile, Repair ModeRMB holds more charges and C.Y.A.Q needs less energy, so the ultimate comes up sooner.

    • Bombard Mode hit damage increased from 16 to 17 per projectile.
    • Repair Mode charges increased from 8 to 10.
    • C.Y.A. energy cost reduced from 4300 to 4000.

    TipYou're back to ult farming territory - spam damage and heals liberally to keep your ultimate rolling, and trust your extra healing charges to stabilize teammates through sustained pressure.

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  • BUFFSpider-ManSeason 8 - May 2026

    Spectacular SpinQ empowered

    Spider-Man's Spectacular Spin deals more damage over its full duration.

    Increase Spectacular Spin damage per single spherical Spell Field from 13.6 to 15. (Total damage over the 2.4s duration increased from 408 to 450).

    TipYour Ultimate wraps up fights tighter with significantly higher total output.

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  • BUFFStar-LordSeason 8 - May 2026

    Element GunsLMB ammo increased

    Star-Lord's Element Guns now hold more ammo, so reloads come less often.

    Element Guns ammo capacity increased from 40 to 50.

    TipHold positions longer without reloading and sustain duel pressure through extended teamfights.

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  • BUFFWolverineSeason 8 - May 2026

    Healing factor cooldown reduced

    Wolverine's Regenerative Healing FactorPassive can now trigger again sooner.

    Regenerative Healing Factor trigger cooldown reduced from 105 to 90 seconds.

    TipYour self-heal is available more frequently now - be willing to take poke damage in lane knowing you'll heal up sooner before the next trade.

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  • NEWSavage AdventureSeason 8 - May 2026

    Savage Land event launches

    The new Savage Adventure event sends heroes into the Savage Land, and its missions give you Ultron's Cybernetic Drip costume for free.

    New Savage Adventure event sends heroes into the Savage Land, missions grant Ultron's Cybernetic Drip costume free

    TipComplete the event missions before the window closes to get Ultron's Cybernetic Drip costume for free instead of paying for the bundle later.

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  • NEWChrono-RushSeason 8 - May 2026

    TVA Event: Chrono-Rush

    The Chrono-Rush event is live, and there is no cap on the Chrono Tokens you can earn from matches.

    The Chrono-Rush event launched, letting players earn uncapped Chrono Tokens from matches.

    TipNo cap means grinding extra matches during the event window is pure value - queue during Chrono-Rush if you want event rewards fast.

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  • BUFFSquirrel GirlSeason 8 - May 2026

    Mammal BondE cooldown reduced

    Squirrel Girl's Mammal Bond now comes back sooner, so it can be used more often.

    Mammal Bond cooldown reduced from 15s to 12s.

    TipYou can use your bond ability more frequently.

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  • BUFFThe ThingSeason 8 - May 2026

    Base health increased

    The Thing has more base health, so it takes more damage to bring down.

    Base health increased from 700 to 750.

    TipSlightly more durable in prolonged brawls on the frontline.

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12 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Balance Post

  • 2026/05/12
  • The ground is shaking, Rivals! Season 8 is here, and the King of the Monster Kingdom has officially stomped onto the battlefield. While Devil Dinosaur is busy tearing up the frontline, our balance team has been hard at work tuning up the rest of the roster. Emma Frost is getting a royal boost to her diamond-hard defenses, Mister Fantastic is stretching out his damage potential, and Mantis is bringing a whole new pace to the game. Let's dig into the patch notes and see how the meta evolves!

12 May 2026 › VANGUARD › Deadpool (Vanguard)

  • Wade's been breaking the game engine a little too hard with his non-stop gunplay! We're putting a tiny leash on his damage output while keeping his chaotic energy intact.
  • - Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) healing provided while active from 50/s to 25/s.
  • - Reduce Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage from 36 to 34 (standard) and from 42 to 39 (upgraded).

12 May 2026 › VANGUARD › Emma Frost

  • The White Queen is getting an upgrade to diamond-hard survivability to give her a stronger, prolonged presence on the frontline.
  • - Telepathic Pulse falloff now begins 4s (was 3s) after not hitting an enemy.
  • - Reduce Mind's Aegis reposition cooldown from 3s to 1s.
  • - Increase Damage Reduction gained during Diamond Form and Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) from 20% to 25%.

12 May 2026 › VANGUARD › The Thing

  • We're giving Ben's rocky exterior a buff so he can soak up more pressure during prolonged frontline brawls.
  • - Increase base health from 700 to 750.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Iron Fist

  • Lin Lie is sharpening his martial arts! We're boosting his burst potential and smoothing his combos so he can be a greater threat when diving the enemy lines.
  • - Jeet Kune Do hits now reduce the cooldown of Dragon's Defense by 1.2s (up from 1s).
  • - Increase K'un-Lun Kick's first strike damage from 35 to 40.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Mister Fantastic

  • Reed's crowd-control was getting a bit too oppressive, so we're trading off some of his slow effects for a boost in direct damage and overall utility!
  • - Increase Stretch Punch damage from 65 to 70.
  • - Remove Flexible Elongation's Movement Speed reduction effect. However, the charge time for each use has been reduced from 8s to 6s.
  • - Reduce the energy cost of Brainiac Bounce (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Moon Knight

  • Khonshu demands swift vengeance! We're giving him a small mobility tune-up.
  • - Reduce Moonlight Hook cooldown from 15s to 12s.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Phoenix

  • Jean is shifting her focus. We're cutting her explosive AoE slightly to make her direct hits feel far more lethal.
  • - Increase Cosmic Flames' direct hit damage from 50 to 55. Reduce explosion damage when detonating Spark marks from 40 to 35. (Dev Note: Without damage buffs, Phoenix can no longer one-shot a 250 Health hero with a single mark + direct hit from her Endsong Inferno (Ultimate). However, the increase to her primary attack damage makes her far more threatening in baseline combat.)

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Spider-Man

  • Spidey is wrapping things up tighter than ever! We're giving his Ultimate a bit more bite.
  • - Increase Spectacular Spin damage per single spherical Spell Field from 13.6 to 15. (Total damage over the 2.4s duration increased from 408 to 450).

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Squirrel Girl

  • Doreen's now slightly faster! That's nutty!
  • - Reduce the cooldown of Mammal Bond from 15s to 12s.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Star-Lord

  • Time to turn up the tunes and the ammo count!
  • - Increase the ammo capacity of Element Guns from 40 to 50.

12 May 2026 › DUELIST › Wolverine

  • Logan's healing factor is kicking into overdrive! He'll be able to bounce back into the fray faster.
  • - Reduce the trigger cooldown of Regenerative Healing Factor from 105s to 90s.

12 May 2026 › STRATEGIST › Invisible Woman

  • Sue is losing a bit of her knockback and damage to help balance the overall control potential of Strategist comps.
  • - Reduce Force Physics push distance from 12m to 10m and damage from 55 to 50.

12 May 2026 › STRATEGIST › Loki

  • The God of Mischief is leaning more into his support role. His illusions will heal more reliably, but deal a little less damage.
  • - Increase illusion's Mystical Missile Healing ratio from 90% to 100%. Reduce illusion's Mystical Missile damage ratio from 90% to 80%.
  • - Increase the energy cost of God of Mischief (Ultimate Ability) from 4300 to 4500.

12 May 2026 › STRATEGIST › Mantis

  • Mantis is getting a tactical shift! She's trading some of her damage-boosting power for a brand-new baseline speed buff.
  • - Reduce Allied Inspiration Damage Boost provided to allies from 12% to 8%.
  • New Effect: Now provides a flat 100 Movement Speed Boost to allies. (Dev Note: With Ultron now having access to conventional damage buff capabilities, Mantis needs to carve out a more unique functional niche. By adding a movement speed buff, Mantis can better aid her team with positioning and kiting!)

12 May 2026 › STRATEGIST › Rocket Raccoon

  • Rocket is upgrading his arsenal! He'll be putting out more damage, tossing out more heals, and dropping his Ultimate faster.
  • - Increase Bombard Mode hit damage per projectile from 16 to 17.
  • - Increase Repair Mode charges from 8 to 10.
  • - Reduce the energy cost of C.Y.A. (Ultimate Ability) from 4300 to 4000.

12 May 2026 › STRATEGIST › White Fox

  • Ami Han is refining her Kumiho magic to provide more consistent healing, whether she's locked in combat or disengaged.
  • - Increase Healing Amount provided by the surrounding aura during Fox Form Awakening from 25/s to 35/s; Reduce the burst healing generated by each successful attack during Fox Form Awakening from 35 to 25. (Dev Note: We observed that White Fox's healing output in Fox Form Awakening state was too high when continuously attacking enemies, but too low when unable to maintain targets. This slightly lowers her intense burst healing when spamming attacks (from 100/s to 90/s), but significantly boosts her passive healing aura when no targets are available (from 25/s to 35/s).)
  • - Increase Blessed by the Nine healing to allies during Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability) from 40/s to 60/s.

12 May 2026 › TEAM-UP ABILITIES › ADJUSTED

  • Chilling Assault (Luna Snow- Iron Fist/Emma Frost)
  • The stage is expanding! We're boosting the operational range of this icy trio so they can freeze out the competition from further away.
  • - Increase Iced Out Diamond Spell Field from 9m to 12m; Increase barrier placement distance to match the 12m radius.

12 May 2026 › TEAM-UP ABILITIES › Primal Punishment (Devil Dinosaur-The Punisher)

  • A prehistoric apex predator and a vigilante with an arsenal. What could possibly go wrong? Frank Castle is saddling up for the ride of a lifetime!
  • - As the Team-Up Anchor, Devil Dinosaur gains 100 Bonus Health.
  • - The Punisher unlocks the Ancient Judgement ability through his Team-Up with Devil Dinosaur.
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13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins!

  • 2026/05/13
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • Welcome to Season 8! Join us as we witness the heartfelt reunion of two best friends and the fiery return of true lovers across the Timestream Entanglement.
  • The update begins on May 15th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › New Hero

  • New Hero Devil Dinosaur is stomping his way into the Marvel Rivals roster!

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › New Stories

  • 1. New Serial - Sins of Alchemax
  • 2. New Devil Dinosaur Lore - The Devil in the Details

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › New In Store

  • 1. Hulk - Infinity Hulk Bundle
  • 2. Deadpool - Monster King Bundle
  • 3. Devil Dinosaur - Chrono-Armor Bundle
  • 4. Devil Dinosaur - Tropical Beast
  • 5. Devil Dinosaur - Emoji Bundle
  • 6. Rogue - Starlit Rebel Chroma Midnight Mirage/High Noon and Ultimate Ability VFX
  • 7. Jeff the Land Shark - Devil Landshark Chroma Magma Menace/Rosy Ruin and Ultimate Ability VFX
  • 8. Take a Seat...or Squat?: New animation for Devil Dinosaur
  • 9. New Accessories for Devil Dinosaur, Black Widow, The Thing, Angela, Namor Hela, and The Punisher
  • Available From: May 15th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › S8 Battle Pass

  • The Chronoverse trembles, and Alchemax's shadow looms large. But where darkness falls, heroes rise! Unlock the epic new Battle Pass, Project: Heroic Age, featuring 10 brand-new sets of heroic costumes! Highlighted costumes include: Rogue - Starlit Rebel, Jeff the Land Shark - Devil Landshark, and Gambit - Barrier Buster.

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Season Event: Devil Dino Hide and Seek

  • Lunella needs your help tracking down her colossal companion! Jump into the all-new "Devil Dino Hide and Seek" event and follow his massive footprints across timelines. Complete missions for Units, Chrono Tokens, Gallery Cards, and more!

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Season Drops

  • As Season 8 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops.
  • This round's drops include the Rogue - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.
  • Drops Period: May 15th, 2026, at 12:00:00 (UTC) to June 12th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Tournament Drops

  • The battlelines are drawn across the chronal currents! Marvel Rivals Ignite: Stage 1 is officially underway. Tune in to designated broadcast channels to watch the world's most elite strike teams clash in mind-bending, superhuman competition.
  • The Watcher isn't the only one keeping an eye on the action; Galacta herself is distributing cosmic bounties! Rack up enough watch time to appease our favorite cosmic entity and claim this latest wave of Drops: 100 Chrono Tokens, Mood - Galacta's Glare, Wolverine - Will of Galacta Nameplate, Portal Pool Oopsie Spray
  • Drops Period: May 22nd, 2026, at 16:00:00 (UTC) to June 19th, 2026, at 16:00:00 (UTC)

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Rank Rewards

  • Gold Rank Rewards: Reach Gold or above for the exclusive Devil Dinosaur - Corporate Cruncher costume.

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Esports

  • IGNITE Stage 1 isn't just broadcasting on standard earthly channels; we've routed the feed directly into the game! Access our fully integrated "Esports" hub for a complete tactical uplink, featuring live streams, battle notifications, real-time VOD replays, advanced combat analytics, and deep-dive dossiers on your favorite teams and pros.
  • Thanks to the operation and community feedback gathered during Season 7, the system has undergone several optimizations:
  • 1. Tactical Reticle Replication: Want to aim like Hawkeye or the Punisher? You can now navigate to player profiles and directly copy the custom crosshairs used by pro players, configured per-hero!
  • 2. Clairvoyant Match Previews: A new preview feature on the Livestreams page lets you glimpse exactly which colossal clashes are up next on the schedule.
  • 3. Timeline Reconstructions (Predictions): Made a bad call? Alter the timeline! For "Match Ongoing" Group Stage matches, you can now revisit the Prediction Page to edit the ranking prediction for one team. You can earn up to 2 temporal revision charges (across all regions) by completing specific Group Stage event tasks.
  • But that's not all! Check out the full intel hub by hitting the "Esports" tab in your top navigation bar!

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Marvel Rivals Championship

  • Marvel Rivals Championship returns for Season 8, ready to crown new legends! Whether you're a team of seasoned Avengers or rising street-level defenders, simply throwing down in the Open Qualifiers will secure your Faction a hefty sum of Units and a vault full of exclusive loot (check the in-game MRC rewards preview for the full details).
  • For those with the power to shatter the heavens, the stakes are cosmic. Take Note: The top 4 Factions from each designated region in the Season 8 MRC, alongside the titans boasting the highest combined "Champion Points 26" from Seasons 7 and 8, will receive a golden ticket out of the amateur leagues. You will be invited to the fiercely contested Ignite Series 2026 Mid-Season Qualifiers.
  • There, you'll clash head-on with the Stage 1 Pro League gladiators fighting for survival. Win, and you'll ascend, claiming a coveted slot in the Stage 2 Pro League. For the exact rules of engagement, consult the in-game MRC page or our official social channels.

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › College Perks

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Blood Hunt

  • 1. Jeff the Land Shark: Even the most ravenous predators need to reload their... bubbles? We fixed a frustrating aquatic anomaly where securing an elimination with Jeff's bubbles failed to grant the intended charge restoration. The chaos now keeps flowing!
  • 2. Environmental Stability: The dimensional barriers during the Blood Hunt were tearing at the seams. We've patched several localized combat rifts that occasionally caused heroes to helplessly clip out of bounds or get wedged into the map geometry.
  • 3. Thor: The Odinson was channeling a bit too much lightning. We discovered that stacking multiple active Ultimate Storm Enhancements caused his Final Storm to actually increase his Awakening Rune duration instead of consuming it; essentially breaking the laws of Asgardian magic. The Odinforce has been properly calibrated: Final Storm will now correctly consume the awakening duration as intended.

13 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins! › Path to Doomsday: The Avengers

  • 1. Loki's Mischief Contained: We've resolved a temporal glitch where falling victim to Loki's mind control under specific, chaotic conditions would leave heroes permanently suspended in mid-air or trapped in anomalous KO states.
  • 2. Loki Balance Adjustments: It seems the God of Mischief was reigning a little too supreme over this timeline. We've called in the TVA to prune his excessive power levels across the board:
  • Classic Mode: Loki's Base Health has been brought down from 3,500 to a more mortal 3,000. Additionally, the cooldown for Bend the Knee has been increased from 8s to 15s, and its mind-control duration has been halved from 4s down to 2s.
  • All-Heroes Mode: Loki's Base Health takes a hit here as well, dropping from a beefy 4,500 to 3,500. Bend the Knee receives the identical tuning: cooldown increased from 8s to 15s, and control duration slashed from 4s to 2s. (We know he's a god, but we still need a fair fight!)

13 May 2026 › Heroes

  • 1. Black Widow's Silent Treatment: Fixed an issue where the firing sound effects for Natasha's Mrs. Barnes costume were mysteriously missing. The Red Room taught her to be a silent assassin, but we figured actually hearing her guns fire would be a bit more helpful!
  • 2. Captain America's Aerial Aegis: Addressed a rare bug where raising Cap's shield mid-jump has a small chance to fail to block Spell Field damage. Flying through the air like a bald eagle is great, but Steve's Vibranium shield will now properly protect him from explosive surprises while airborne. Shields up, Cap!
  • The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store for Season 8. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
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20 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260521 Patch Notes

  • 2026/05/20
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on May 21st, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

20 May 2026 › New In Store

  • - Peni Parker - Peni Parker: The Freshman Bundle
  • - Daredevil - Shadowed Start
  • Limited Time: May 22nd, 2026, 02:00:00 to June 19th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • - Luna Snow - Sonic Trailblazer Ultimate Ability VFX
  • - Luna Snow - Sonic Trailblazer Chroma: Citrus Spark & Purple Pulse
  • Available From: May 21st, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
  • - Peni Parker: The Freshman Emoji Bundle
  • - Peni Parker: The Freshman - Bundle Chroma: Frosty Fall & Berry Blast
  • Available From: May 22nd, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

20 May 2026 › New Event: Savage Adventure

  • The Savage Land calls, heroes! Venture into the untamed wilds where dangers lurk at every turn! Complete event missions to earn Ultron's Cybernetic Drip costume and its related bundle content for FREE. Other rewards include Hela's Savage Monarch costume and Luna Snow's Sonic Trailblazer costume.
  • The Savage Land won't conquer itself. Suit up!
  • Event Duration: May 21st, 2026, 09:00:00 to June 25th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
  • More surprises and changes are coming soon! See you in the next update!
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27 May 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260528 Patch Notes

  • 2026/05/27
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on May 28th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

27 May 2026 › New Map: Alchemax Headquarters

  • Welcome to Nueva York, 2099! Alchemax is the mega-corporation holding a ruthless monopoly over the future. Armed with cutting-edge tech, they've been secretly conducting a series of mad, classified experiments behind closed doors. To put an end to their timeline Incursion once and for all, Devil Dinosaur smashes into Alchemax Headquarters, carrying a portable TRD (Timestream Reintegration Device), dragging the corporation's darkest secrets into the light! Watch your step, corporate espionage just got prehistoric.
  • Map Mode: Doom Match

27 May 2026 › Event: Chrono-Rush

  • The TVA is working overtime! The Chrono-Rush event kicks off this weekend. Play matches and rack up Chrono Tokens, with no cap on how many points you can earn! The more you play, the more you get!
  • Event Schedule:
  • 2026/5/29, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/1, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/5, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/8, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/12, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/15, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/19, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/22, 12:00:00 (UTC)

27 May 2026 › New In Store

  • 1. Black Cat - Wild Card Bundle
  • Limited Time: May 29th, 2026, 02:00:00 to June 26th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • 1. Wolverine - X-2099 Bundle
  • 2. Black Cat - Wild Card Chroma: Purple Prowl & Pink Purr
  • 3. Black Cat - Wild Card Style Parts: Head, Neck, Waist
  • 4. Black Cat - Wild Card Emoji Bundle
  • Available From: May 29th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

27 May 2026 › Daredevil - Shadowed Start

  • The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has heard your pleas! We've been monitoring the community's overwhelming love for Matt Murdock's Shadowed Start costume. Thanks to your radar-sharp feedback, we are thrilled to add two new customization options to this costume this week:
  • 1. The default weapon for Shadowed Start will be changed to the White Billy Club. The current Black Billy Club will become an optional customization that you can swap to at any time.
  • 2. We are adding an option that allows you to turn off the "Demon's Rage" flame VFX. Note: This only affects your own screen; other players will still see your glorious Demon's Rage flames in all their fiery glory!
  • As a thank-you for your incredible support, these two customization options will be given out for free. All rivals who own this costume will receive them automatically. Justice is served!

27 May 2026 › Blood Hunt

  • The eternal night is relentless, but so are our heroes! This update brings a massive wave of super-soldier-level stat adjustments specifically for the Blood Hunt mode, and for those brave enough to face the true darkness, the Nightmare difficulty cap has been raised to 200! Here is how we're tuning the roster to push back the night:

27 May 2026 › The Punisher

  • Frank is bringing the heavy artillery
  • - The Barrager Build
  • 1. Increased the base damage buff applied to Adjudication by the base stats of the Rifle of Retribution gear.
  • 2. Increased the damage buff applied to the next shot after each Adjudication hit by the base stats of the Vibranium Barrel gear.
  • 3. Increased the base damage of the split bullets from the Shrapnel Shot trait.
  • 4. Increased the damage of the extra horizontal trajectory bullets in the Multi-Trajectory trait.
  • - The Sweeper Build
  • 1. Increased the base damage buff applied to Deliverance by the base stats of the Marauder Shotgun gear.
  • 2. Increased the Mithril Slug gear's damage boost applied to your next shot after every Deliverance hit based on base stats.
  • 3. Reduced the damage falloff of piercing bullets in the Piercing Shot trait.
  • 4. Increased the damage of the extra fired bullets in the Chain Fire trait.
  • 5. Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the explosive damage bonus from the gear expansion stats corresponding to the Chain Reaction trait was not taking effect.

27 May 2026 › Moon Knight

  • Khonshu demands vengeance, but requires discipline
  • - Fist of the Moon God Build
  • 1. Increased the base damage buff for enhanced Eclipse Explosions provided by the base stats of the Uru Knuckles gear.
  • 2. Added a new effect to the Gauntlets of Thoth gear: Moon Knight now gains a percentage of independent Damage Reduction.
  • 3. Nerf: Reduced the base damage of Hand of Khonshu in the Fist of Khonshu trait.

27 May 2026 › Squirrel Girl

  • Time to kick butts and eat nuts!
  • - Rodent Commander Build
  • 1. Increased the base damage buff for Squirrel Friends provided by the base stats of the Great Lakes Avengers Banner gear.
  • 2. Trait: Squirrel Missile - Added a new effect where missile damage now scales with Squirrel Friends' damage.

27 May 2026 › Blade

  • The Daywalker is sharpening his arsenal
  • - Purging Bladedance Build
  • 1. Increased the Ancestral Sword slash damage buff provided by the base stats of the Stakes of Yggdrasill gear.
  • 2. Reduced the base interval time for the spreading slash paths in the Blade Shadows trait.
  • 3. Added a new effect to the Twilight Whetstone gear: Blade now gains a percentage of independent Damage Reduction.
  • - Silver Soulbreaker Build
  • 1. Increased the base damage buff applied to Hunter's Shotgun by the base stats of the Breathing Gun gear.
  • 2. Trait: Reap - Added a new effect that temporarily guarantees a critical hit rate and increases dodge rate shortly after casting.

27 May 2026 › Jeff the Land Shark

  • The goodest boy gets even better!
  • - Riding the Rapids Build
  • 1. Increased the Max Health and damage boost ratio gained after swallowing an enemy via the Big Fish Frenzy trait.
  • 2. Increased the damage dealt when ramming enemies with Hide and Seek provided by the base stats of the Deep-Sea Propeller gear.
  • - Overflowing Waters Build
  • 1. Increased the continuous damage taken by enemies afflicted with the Drowning effect provided by the base stats of the Skuld's Mouthwash gear.
  • 2. Increased the damage dealt by Aqua Burst to Drowning enemies via the Whirlpool Waterbomb trait.
  • 3.Increased the base damage of Splish-Splash Pew Pew provided by the base stats of the Kraken Blaster gear.

27 May 2026 › Thor

  • Have at thee, bloodsuckers!
  • - Thunder Formation Build
  • 1. Increased the damage scaling of Storm Surge per point of Thorforce in the Thunder Torrent trait.
  • 2. Increased the Bonus Health granted by the Aegis of Thunder trait.
  • 3. New effect: Thor now gains Damage Reduction for the duration of Storm Surge.
  • - Rune Awakening Build
  • 1. Trait: Rolling Thunder - Reduced the spread angle of the extra projectiles fired while in the Awakening Rune state.
  • 2. Increased Mjolnir Bash projectile damage provided by the base stats of the Gaea Sigil gear.
  • 3. Increased the damage of the extra projectiles in the Rolling Thunder trait.

27 May 2026 › Weekend Surge: Double XP

  • Need to get your roster up to Avengers-level threats? To help you level up and experience all our heroes faster, we are activating Double XP on weekends! Get out there and save New York!
  • Event Times
  • 2026/5/29, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/1, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/5, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/8, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/12, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/15, 12:00:00 (UTC)
  • 2026/6/19, 12:00:00 - 2026/6/22, 12:00:00 (UTC)

27 May 2026 › Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System

  • We're sending the TVA to prune the cheaters! Our new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System will begin its trial run this week. If you encounter a cheater in your match, successfully report them, and the system verifies the cheat, you will be fully refunded ALL Ranked Points lost during that match. (Note: Placement Matches do not award points and are therefore excluded from this compensation).

27 May 2026 › Heroes

  • Deadpool's Lethal Letdown: Fixed an issue where Wade's Hazardous Hijinks/Healing Hijinks dash could occasionally get body-blocked by enemies without actually dealing any damage to them. Maximum effort requires maximum damage. Wade's katanas are back to slicing and dicing through the crowd.
  • 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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2 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260604 Patch Notes

  • 2026/06/02
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on June 4th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

2 Jun 2026 › New In Store

  • Mantis - Mandy Celestine: The Greeter Bundle
  • Limited Time: June 5th, 2026, 02:00:00 to July 3rd 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • Iron Man - Iron Samurai Bundle
  • Iron Samurai Emoji Bundle
  • Available From: June 5th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

2 Jun 2026 › Heroes

  • 1. Black Cat's Aquatic Blind Spot: Fixed a rather bizarre interaction where if Black Cat and a teammate were gobbled up by Jeff the Land Shark's Ultimate Ability, her active Faltine Flame Orb would lose its Reveal effect. Cats may hate the water, but Felicia's mystic surveillance is now fully waterproof!
  • 2. Rogue's Force-Field Friction: Resolved a kinetic anomaly where Rogue's Team-Up Ability, Hearts as One, would occasionally fail to deal its intended explosive damage if the kinetic blast collided with the Invisible Woman's force shield. Sue Storm is tough, but Rogue's Southern hospitality will now properly blast those around the shield as intended!

2 Jun 2026 › Heroes › Other

  • 1. S.H.I.E.L.D. Encryption Secured: Fixed a UI bug where the anonymity feature in Streamer Mode failed to conceal the other party's nickname within Private Chat windows. Your secret identities are safe once more!
  • 2. Khonshu's Restored Relic: Fixed a visual anomaly where the Ankh jewel textures mysteriously vanished from Moon Knight's Suave Spector costume. The artifact's mystic luster has been fully restored to its moonlit glory.
  • 3. Jeff's Endless Groove: We've tweaked Jeff the Land Shark's Primal Groove emote so it now plays in a continuous loop. The best boy in the Chronoverse can now keep the prehistoric rhythm going as long as he wants!
  • The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving; we have plenty more surprises and changes in store, and Cyclops is right around the corner! Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
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