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Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 patch notes

Season began

  • 23documented changes
  • 8buffs
  • 8nerfs
  • 4new
  • 3other

What changed

  • NEWK'un-Lun: Shenloong ArenaSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    New Map: K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena

    K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena is a new 18 vs 18 Bounty Annihilation map, but it is not available on Xbox Series S for now.

    A new Bounty Annihilation (18 vs 18) map, K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena, set at the Tournament of the Heavenly Cities. Temporarily unavailable on Xbox Series S.

    TipIt is an 18 vs 18 Bounty Annihilation map, so expect a much looser fight than a 6v6 queue. On Xbox Series S it is not available yet, so an empty queue there is the patch note, not matchmaking.

    Official source
  • NEWCyclopsSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Cyclops joins the roster

    Cyclops is a new hero on the roster and plays as a Duelist.

    Cyclops joined Marvel Rivals in Season 8.5 as a Duelist.

    TipDuelist (damage). Matchup knowledge from before this hero arrived will not cover them.

    Official source
  • BUFFAngelaSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Dash Speed and Shield Recovery

    Angela's Assassin's ChargeShift comes back sooner, and Shielded Stance gets a bigger shield that recovers faster and can be used again sooner.

    • Assassin's Charge cooldown reduced from 6s to 4s
    • in Shielded Stance, shield value increased from 300 to 350, shield recovery rate increased from 50/s to 60/s, interval between shield uses reduced from 1.5s to 1s.

    TipYour dash is available faster and shields recover quicker with less downtime between uses.

    Official source
  • REWORKBlack CatSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Black Cat reworked for balance

    Black Cat is reworked: Cat's Cradle deals less damage and uses a cooldown instead of charges, relics cost more Fortune, and Calling Card has shorter range and gives less Fortune but its second hit hurts more.

    • Cat's Cradle damage 50 to 40, charge removed for 8s cooldown
    • Phantom Pursuit 75 to 70 relic Fortune costs increased to 300
    • Calling Card range 60m to 40m, second hit damage 30 to 70, Fortune gain 300 to 200.

    TipCooldown on Cat's Cradle and reduced ult range limit her mobility and burst engagement.

    Official source
  • BUFFBladeSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Unstoppable Duration and Sword Dash Damage

    Blade's Scarlet ShroudRMB keeps Unstoppable for longer, and in sword stance Daywalker DashShift hits harder on the first hit and on every spin.

    • Scarlet Shroud Unstoppable duration increased from 0.4s to 1s
    • while in sword stance, Daywalker Dash initial hit increased from 20 to 30, damage per spin increased from 8 to 10 (total increased from 52 to 70).

    TipYour defensive frames last much longer and sword mode dash becomes a major damage tool.

    Official source
  • REWORKCloak & DaggerSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Healing rebalanced - single-target reduced, area healing and boost increased

    Cloak & Dagger's Lightforce Dagger heals less on a single target but more through its spell field, and Veil of Lightforce gives a bigger healing boost.

    • Lightforce Dagger single-target healing reduced from 16 to 12, spell field healing increased from 16 to 20.
    • Veil of Lightforce healing boost increased from 15% to 20%.

    TipFocus on landing shots that hit multiple allies for the area healing bonus and stronger boost effects.

    Official source
  • NERFDaredevilSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Scouting Range and Block Duration

    Daredevil's Radar Sense detects enemies over a shorter range, Sonic PursuitF can only target from a shorter distance, and Objection! lasts less time.

    • Radar Sense maximum detection range reduced from 50m to 40m
    • Sonic Pursuit dash targeting distance reduced from 20m to 12m
    • Objection! duration reduced from 1.5s to 1.2s.

    TipYou scout a smaller area, reach less far on dash engage, and block for less time.

    Official source
  • NERFDevil DinosaurSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Ability adjustments and crowd control reduction

    Devil Dinosaur's Impact BeamRMB no longer knocks enemies down, Buddy BarrierE takes longer to come back and Bleed deals less damage.

    • Remove knock-down effect from Impact Beam.
    • Increase Buddy Barrier cooldown from 10s to 12s.
    • Reduce Bleed effect damage from 3% to 1.5% per second.

    TipLonger Buddy Barrier cooldown (12s) and weaker Bleed (1.5%) reduce sustained pressure; Impact Beam no longer stuns.

    Official source
  • NERFPhoenixSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Flanking sustain and range damage reduced

    Phoenix heals less over time after detonating Sparks, and Cosmic FlamesLMB keeps less damage at long range, so Phoenix has less staying power on flanks and deals less damage from a distance.

    Healing over time after detonating Sparks reduced from 10/s to 5/s, and Cosmic Flames damage falloff at 30m adjusted from 75% to 65%.

    TipYou are less effective flanking alone and need more support at range.

    Official source
  • BUFFRogueSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Fatal AttractionSHIFT, Defensive StanceRMB, and energy conversion all improved

    Rogue's Fatal Attraction comes back faster, Defensive Stance drains energy more slowly, and more absorbed damage turns into energy, so Rogue can use those abilities more often.

    • Fatal Attraction cooldown decreased from 14s to 12s
    • Defensive Stance energy consumption reduced from 60/s to 50/s
    • absorbed damage energy conversion ratio increased from 35% to 55%.

    TipYou sustain Defensive Stance longer while building ultimate faster; become a control beast who forces enemies into bad decisions.

    Official source
  • CHANGEAdam WarlockSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Avatar Life StreamE Charge Acceleration

    Adam Warlock's Cosmic ClusterRMB hits now take more time off the Avatar Life Stream charge, so it is ready sooner.

    Avatar Life Stream charge time reduction when Cosmic Cluster hits enemies increased 0.48s to 0.6s

    TipAccelerated charge times strengthen healing output during sustained team engagements

    Official source
  • BUFFDeadpoolSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Strategist gun-form healing increased

    Deadpool's Bouncing Bobblehead now heals more in Strategist gun form, both standard and upgraded.

    Strategist - In gun form, Bouncing Bobblehead healing increased from 40/s to 50/s (standard) and from 50/s to 55/s (upgraded).

    TipYour healing spell field is significantly more potent.

    Official source
  • BUFFElsa BloodstoneSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Inherited Instinct accumulation accelerated

    Elsa Bloodstone's Inherited Instinct now builds up from less damage dealt, so it fills faster.

    Inherited Instinct damage requirement from 1667 to 1111 (conversion multiplier from 0.0006 to 0.0009).

    TipYou stack your passive faster, reaching bonuses sooner in fights.

    Official source
  • NERFGambitSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Ultimate damage and movement speed reduced

    Gambit's Ragin' Royal FlushQ now gives a smaller damage multiplier and a smaller movement speed bonus.

    Ragin' Royal Flush damage multiplier from 25% to 20%, movement speed bonus from 40% to 30%.

    TipYour ultimate is less overwhelming; coordinate teamfights with allies instead of solo carrying.

    Official source
  • BUFFHuman TorchSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Mobility Cooldown Reduction

    Human Torch's Flaming MeteorF comes back sooner and Plasma BodySHIFT energizes a charge faster, so both can be used more often.

    Flaming Meteor cooldown 20s -> 15s. Plasma Body charge energize time 10s -> 8s.

    TipFaster ability access improves mobility and utility cooldown cycling.

    Official source
  • BUFFMagnetoSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Meteor MQ lasts longer and hits harder

    Magneto's Meteor M lasts longer and deals more damage when fully charged.

    Increase Meteor M maximum duration from 4s to 5s and fully charged damage from 300 to 350.

    TipYour ultimate is more potent and lasts longer - lock down enemies harder.

    Official source
  • NERFMoon KnightSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Damage Reduction Across the Board

    Moon Knight's Crescent DartLMB and Moon BladeRMB deal less damage, and bounces lose more damage with each extra target they hit.

    • Crescent Dart single-shot damage reduced from 25 to 23.
    • Moon Blade damage reduced from 80 to 70.
    • Damage attenuation per bounce adjusted from 80% to 70% (increased damage loss on multi-target bounces).

    TipYour poke and sustained damage both drop, especially when bouncing shots - you are less of a threat in sustained fights.

    Official source
  • BUFFNamorSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Faster ultimate charge with Trident

    Namor's Trident of NeptuneLMB hits now take more time off the Aquatic DominionE cooldown, so Aquatic Dominion comes back sooner.

    Aquatic Dominion cooldown reduction from Trident of Neptune hits increases from 1 to 1.3 seconds.

    TipLand more Tridents to charge your ult faster during fights.

    Official source
  • NERFStar-LordSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Element GunsLMB mid-range falloff reduced

    Star-Lord's Element Guns lose more damage at mid range, so Star-Lord deals less sustained damage there, and the Ultimate Ability is not affected.

    Element Guns damage falloff at 25m reduced from 65% to 50, reducing mid-range sustained damage (this does not affect his Ultimate Ability).

    TipYour mid-range threat dropped sharply; close the gap more aggressively or rely on your ultimate for chip damage.

    Official source
  • NERFUltronSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Range and cooldown pullback

    Ultron's Patch drone now has to be closer to its target to attach, Firewall takes longer to come back, and the Ultimate needs more energy, so Firewall and the Ultimate are available less often.

    • Patch drone attach distance reduced from 35m to 30m
    • Firewall cooldown increased from 10s to 12s
    • Ultimate energy cost increased from 4000 to 4300.

    TipTighter positioning required and ultimate charges slower.

    Official source
  • NERFWhite FoxSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Spectral Surge radius reduced

    White Fox's Spectral Surge has a smaller radius for both the Charm and Invincibility, so it is harder to catch enemies and cover allies with it.

    Spectral Surge Charm and Invincibility radius reduced 0.8m to 0.6m.

    TipSmaller CC area makes positioning more critical for landing crowd control.

    Official source
  • NEWHellfire Bay BeachSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    New Social Hub: Hellfire Bay Beach

    A new non-competitive social hub map, Hellfire Bay Beach, was added, reachable via Times Square's Krakoan portal.

    TipHellfire Bay Beach is a social hangout, not a ranked map - use it for the Festival minigames and hero interactions, not queue practice.

    Official source
  • NEWRivals Summer FestivalSeason 8.5 - Jun 2026

    Rivals Summer Festival Kicks Off

    The Rivals Summer Festival seasonal event launched with festive missions and rewards.

    TipLog in during the Festival window - seasonal event currency and cosmetics typically don't carry over once it ends.

    Official source

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9 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Balance Post

  • 2026/06/09
  • The Timestream is in flux once again, and the battlefield is getting a cosmic recalibration! The prehistoric fury of Devil Dinosaur has been tempered, and we're reining in the long-range poke from Star-Lord and Phoenix. Meanwhile, brawlers like Rogue and Blade are getting the green light to get up close and personal! From the depths of Atlantis to the far reaches of the cosmos, here's everything you need to know about the latest balance shifts!

9 Jun 2026 › VANGUARD › Angela

  • Asgard's Assassin is now swifter and sturdier than ever! Angela's survivability and mobility get a slight boost.
  • - Reduce Assassin's Charge cooldown from 6s to 4s.
  • - In Shielded Stance, increase shield value from 300 to 350. Upon canceling the shield, increase shield recovery rate from 50/s to 60/s. Reduce the interval between shield uses from 1.5s to 1s.

9 Jun 2026 › VANGUARD › Devil Dinosaur

  • Looks like Moon Girl needs to put her big buddy on a slight diet! We're slightly reducing Devil Dinosaur's damage, survivability, and crowd control to balance the experience for other Vanguards facing him.
  • - Remove the knock-down effect from Impact Beam.
  • - Increase Buddy Barrier cooldown from 10s to 12s.
  • - Reduce the Percentage Damage per second of the Bleed effect from 3% to 1.5%.

9 Jun 2026 › VANGUARD › Magneto

  • The mutant revolution will not be stopped! We're increasing the functionality and threat level of Magneto's Ultimate Ability.
  • - Increase Meteor M (Ultimate Ability) maximum duration from 4s to 5s; increase the damage dealt when fully charged from 300 to 350.

9 Jun 2026 › VANGUARD › Rogue

  • Sugah, she's tougher than ever! Anna gets a slight increase in her mobility and survivability.
  • - Decrease the cooldown of Fatal Attraction from 14s to 12s.
  • - Reduce energy consumption when using Defensive Stance from 60/s to 50/s. Increase absorbed damage energy conversion ratio from 35% to 55%.

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Black Cat

  • Felicia's luck might have finally run out! We're increasing the Fortune cost to purchase relics, decreasing her Fortune acquisition efficiency, and lowering her survivability and damage.
  • - Reduce Cat's Cradle damage from 50 to 40; remove one charge, changing it to a cooldown, and reduce the cooldown from 10s to 8s.
  • - Reduce Phantom Pursuit damage from 75 to 70.
  • - Increase the Fortune cost for Chernobog's Crystal, Ring of Zona, and Mento-Fish from 200 to 300. Increase the Fortune cost for Faltine Flame Orb from 100 to 300, and it can no longer Reveal enemies behind objects.
  • - Reduce Calling Card (Ultimate Ability) dash targeting distance from 60m to 40m. Participating in eliminations no longer refreshes the remaining duration; instead, it adds 3s to the current remaining time, up to a maximum of 10s.
  • Increase the Ultimate's second hit base damage from 30 to 70, but remove the Percentage Damage (for 250 Health enemies, total damage of 2 attacks is reduced from 110 to 100; for 600 Health enemies, total damage of 2 attacks is reduced from 180 to 100). Additionally, reduce the Fortune gained from this attack from 300 to 200.

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Blade

  • The Daywalker is ready to carve up the competition! We've slightly increased Blade's close-range combat capabilities.
  • - Increase the Unstoppable duration provided after each use of Scarlet Shroud from 0.4s to 1s.
  • - While in sword stance, increase the initial hit damage of Daywalker Dash from 20 to 30, and increase the damage per spin from 8 to 10 (total damage increased from 52 to 70).

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Daredevil

  • The Man Without Fear will need to rely a bit more on his other senses now! We're reducing Daredevil's ability to scout enemy team positions while roaming the outskirts, and lowering his engagement distance and post-engagement survivability.
  • - Reduce Radar Sense's maximum detection range from 50m to 40m.
  • - Reduce Sonic Pursuit's dash targeting distance from 20m to 12m.
  • - Reduce "Objection!"'s duration from 1.5s to 1.2s.

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Elsa Bloodstone

  • The Bloodstone legacy grows stronger! Elsa is getting an increase to her Instinct accumulation speed for a slight bump to her baseline performance.
  • - Reduce the damage required to upgrade the passive skill Inherited Instinct from 1667 to 1111 (the damage-to-rating conversion multiplier is increased from 0.0006 to 0.0009).

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Human Torch

  • Flame on, Johnny! We are slightly increasing Human Torch's mobility.
  • - Reduce Flaming Meteor cooldown from 20s to 15s.
  • - Reduce Plasma Body single charge energize time from 10s to 8s.

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Moon Knight

  • Khonshu demands a bit more precision from his avatar! Marc is getting a reduction to his damage capabilities.
  • - Reduce Crescent Dart single-shot damage from 25 to 23.
  • - Reduce Moon Blade damage from 80 to 70.
  • - When Crescent Darts and Moon Blades bounce between enemies or Ankhs, adjust the damage attenuation per bounce from 80% to 70% (Moon Knight will now deal less damage when bouncing attacks among multiple targets or off Ankhs).

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Namor

  • The King of Atlantis commands the tides with greater frequency! Namor's Monstro Spawns are getting a slight coverage increase.
  • - Increase the Aquatic Dominion cooldown reduction granted when Trident of Neptune hits enemies from 1s to 1.3s.

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Phoenix

  • The cosmic flames are burning a little less brightly from afar. We're slightly reducing Jean's flanking sustain and mid-to-long-range damage capabilities.
  • - Reduce the Healing Over Time provided after detonating Sparks from 10/s to 5/s.
  • - Cosmic Flames Damage Falloff: Adjust maximum damage falloff at 30m from 75% to 65% (the distance to KO a 250 Health enemy with two critical hits is shortened from 18m to 16m; at maximum falloff, single hit damage is reduced from 45 to 39; the number of hits required to KO a 250 Health enemy is increased from 5 to 6).

9 Jun 2026 › DUELIST › Star-Lord

  • Time to get a little closer for those legendary plays! Peter's baseline mid-to-long-range damage capabilities are getting toned down.
  • - Element Guns Damage Falloff: Adjust maximum damage falloff at 25m from 65% to 50% (this does not affect his Ultimate Ability).

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › Adam Warlock

  • The Golden Gladiator's cosmic karma flows more smoothly! We're slightly increasing Adam's damage-to-healing conversion efficiency.
  • - Increase the Avatar Life Stream charge time reduction when Cosmic Cluster hits enemies from 0.48s to 0.6s.

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › Cloak & Dagger

  • The divine duo brings even more light to the shadows! Cloak & Dagger are seeing an increase in baseline healing capabilities.
  • - When Lightforce Dagger directly hits allies, reduce the single-target healing from 16 to 12, and increase the spell field healing from 16 to 20 (for directly hit teammates, the healing remains the same, but the AoE healing is increased).
  • - Increase the healing boost ratio provided by Veil of Lightforce ability from 15% to 20%.

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › Deadpool (Strategist)

  • The Merc with a Mouth is handing out even more band-aids! Wade is seeing a slight increase in his baseline healing capabilities.
  • - In gun form, increase Bouncing Bobblehead continuous healing provided by the spell field from 40/s to 50/s (standard); and from 50/s to 55/s (upgraded).

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › Gambit

  • The Ragin' Cajun's biggest hand is losing a bit of its sting! We've reduced the offensive capabilities of Gambit's Ultimate.
  • - Reduce the bonus damage multiplier provided by Ragin' Royal Flush (Ultimate Ability) from 25% to 20%; reduce the movement speed bonus from 40% to 30%.

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › Ultron

  • The Age of Ultron is facing some minor technical difficulties! Ultron's drone coverage range is taking a hit to lower the buff capabilities provided to allies, and we're reducing his Ultimate Ability charge speed.
  • - Reduce Imperative: Patch maximum drone attach distance from 35m to 30m.
  • - Increase Imperative: Firewall cooldown from 10s to 12s.
  • - Increase the energy cost of Rage of Ultron (Ultimate Ability) from 4000 to 4300.

9 Jun 2026 › STRATEGIST › White Fox

  • Ami Han's mystical charms are a little more contained! White Fox's baseline crowd control capabilities are being slightly reduced.
  • - Reduce the Charm and Invincibility spell field radius of Spectral Surge from 0.8m to 0.6m.

9 Jun 2026 › TEAM-UP ABILITIES › Explosive Entanglement (Gambit - Magneto/Rogue)

  • The mutant drama is cooling down just a bit!
  • - Reduce the healing and damage provided by Hearts As One (Rogue). Reduce the percentage damage dealt per attack from 3% to 2%; reduce the spell field healing provided per attack from 55 to 25.
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10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives

  • 2026/06/10
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • Welcome to Marvel Rivals Season 8.5! Get ready to turn up the heat as we proudly welcome the return of the Summers!
  • We'll be taking the servers offline for a quick tune-up starting on June 12, 2026, at 09:00 (UTC). Maintenance should last for approximately 2 hours.
  • Grab your shades (or visor) and dive into the patch notes to see what's making waves this update!

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New Hero

  • To me, my X-Men! Cyclops officially arrives on the Marvel Rivals battlefield!

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New Map

  • After a long delay, the legendary Tournament of the Heavenly Cities has officially commenced! Following a grueling series of preliminaries, the Immortal Weapons have reached the finals to test their might and mind. Prepare to step onto the sacred martial grounds! The all-new Bounty Annihilation (18 VS.18) game mode map, K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena, is here!
  • Note: Due to performance limitations, this new map mode is temporarily unavailable on Xbox Series S.

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New Stories

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New In Store

  • - Magik - Soulless Sword Bundle
  • - Cyclops - Weapon M Bundle
  • - Phoenix - White Crown Phoenix Bundle
  • - Cyclops - Shadowed Gaze
  • - Magik - Soulless Sword Chroma Green Glow/Neon Nemesis and Ultimate Ability VFX
  • - Cyclops - Weapon M Emoji Bundle
  • - Magik - Soulless Sword Emoji Bundle
  • - All-New Accessory: Jean Grey Plush
  • Available From: June 12th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › 616 Vault

  • To celebrate the legendary birth of the Marvel 616 Universe, we are opening the 616 Vault for an epic two-week comeback sale from June 12! The re-released contents include:
  • Limited-Time Bundles:
  • - Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly Bundle
  • - Loki - Robe of Relaxation Bundle
  • - Invisible Woman - Azure Shade Bundle
  • - The Punisher - Aqua Arsenal Bundle
  • - Cloak & Dagger - Polarity Bond Bundle
  • - Winter Soldier - Polarity Soldier Bundle
  • Limited-Time Events:
  • Summer Special, Summer Special Vol.2, Ancient Powers Awaken, and Queen's Codex.
  • Event Duration: June 12th, 2026, 09:00:00 to June 26th, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New Event: Shenloong Tournament

  • The Shenloong Tournament arrives this week! Complete event missions to unlock the Groot - Ironwood Serpent costume absolutely free!
  • Event Duration: June 12th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 10th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › Esports

  • We've added new Event Missions for the playoff phase of the Marvel Rivals Ignite Series: Stage 1. Submit your playoff predictions and tune in via the in-game broadcast during the playoffs to complete the missions! You can earn an exclusive stage Nameplate, Sprays featuring the regional champions of the pre-season, Units, and Chrono Token rewards.

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › Twitch Drops

  • As Season 8.5 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops.
  • This round's drops include the Storm - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.
  • Drops Period: June 12th, 2026, at 12:00:00 (UTC) to July 10th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)

10 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260612 Patch Notes - Season 8.5 Arrives › New PC Features

  • NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution officially goes live with this patch and we've added new DLSS model preset options:
  • Performance Mode: Utilizes traditional CNN models to boost frame rates; ideal for rivals prioritizing fluidity and stable FPS.
  • Quality Mode: Utilizes the second-generation Transformer model to deliver finer edge details, crisper dynamic visuals, and improved temporal stability, drastically reducing artifacts like ghosting and flickering for graphics-focused rivals.
  • Additionally, rivals running GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs can now experience the high-multiplier mode of DLSS Multi-Frame Generation, supporting up to 6x Multi-Frame Generation for unparalleled fluidity on high-refresh-rate displays.

10 Jun 2026 › Heroes

  • - Black Cat's Karma Correction: Fixed an issue where Black Cat would unintentionally gain multiple stacks of Fortune if her Cat's Cradle ability struck several enemies at once. We know she loves to steal the spotlight, but even the Kingpin wouldn't allow odds that stacked! Whether she crosses one path or six, she'll now only swipe a single stack of Fortune per use.
  • - Devil Dinosaur's Decelerated Dash: Addressed a quirky anomaly where if Devil Dinosaur popped his Ultimate while sped up by Jeff the Land Shark's bubble, and was then subsequently swallowed and spat out by Jeff's Ultimate, Double-D had a chance to permanently retain abnormally high movement speed after his Ultimate ended. This prehistoric speed demon has been properly reined in!

10 Jun 2026 › Heroes › Maps

  • - Dimensional Stitching: Fixed a batch of map collision issues that could cause characters to get snagged or stuck on environmental geometry.
  • The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store for Season 8.5. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
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17 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260618 Patch Notes

  • 2026/06/17
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on June 18th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

17 Jun 2026 › Rivals Summer Festival Arrives!

  • Even Earth's Mightiest Heroes need a beach day! This summer, take a break from the Chronoverse clashes and join us at Hellfire Bay Beach for a refreshing, picture-perfect vacay! During your stay, complete festive events and exclusive missions to claim abundant FREE rewards, including Mister Fantastic - Fantastic Beach Bod costume, 2,500 Units, an exclusive Title, and more!

17 Jun 2026 › Massive New Social Hub: Hellfire Bay Beach

  • This week introduces an entirely new social map: Hellfire Bay Beach. You can access it via the Krakoan flower portal in Times Square or straight from the Rivals Summer Festival interface.
  • In this new hub, beyond just taking in the stunning scenery of the Krakoan beach, you can drink up some of Cyclops' X-Press Juice, enjoy Fishing, join the Tandem Tides event, take Summer Snapshots with friends, grab a Pym-ini Sandwich, and browse or purchase the brand-new Swimsuit Special costumes. Additionally, a new series of water traversal Emotes will let you play freely in the ocean, no Atlantean genetics required!

17 Jun 2026 › X-Press Juice

  • During the event, interact with Cyclops at the Hellfire Bay juice bar daily to drink his specially mixed fruit juices and claim a total of 1,500 limited-time Units.
  • Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 10th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › Pop & Win ☆ Cross-Pool Promo

  • - This week, Emma Frost's White Wave Queen Bundle and Doctor Strange's Nautical Mystic Bundle will be available via the Pop & Win lucky draw. We're introducing a brand-new balloon-popping UI and fresh animations! As always, you can secure one of these entire sets for as little as 100 Units, and no more than 2,400 Units.
  • - Cross-Pool Promo: The two Pop & Win costume sets introduce a new combined discount. Pop balloons in one prize pool, and the equivalent number of attempts in the other pool will be discounted by 50%. If luck is on your side, you could potentially walk away with both costume bundles for just 150 Units!
  • Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 16th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › New Event: Krakoan Reels

  • During the event, head to the pier to participate in Krakoan Reels. Namor might not approve, but it is time to test your reflexes! Seize the moment to reel in daily catches worthy of Atlantis, and exchange them for a FREE Costume and other lucrative rewards.
  • Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 30th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › Summer Snapshot

  • There will be several fixed photo spots on the beach during the event. Channel your inner Peter Parker (the Daily Bugle pays top dollar for these!), complete photo check-ins, and share them to earn Unit rewards. You can take solo shots or pose together with your friends to preserve the beautiful memories of this summer forever.
  • Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 30th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › Tandem Tides

  • Wave enjoyers, Assemble! Team up with friends to form a Tandem Tides squad. After connecting, whenever one person completes a mission, the co-op partner will gain the exact same amount of Tandem Tides Points. Reach the milestones to claim 600 Units, Nameplates, Sprays, Titles, and more
  • Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 30th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › New In Store

  • 1. Emma Frost - White Wave Queen
  • 2. Doctor Strange - Nautical Mystic
  • Limited Time: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 16th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
  • 1. Emma Frost - White Wave Queen Chroma Caviar Black/Ravishing Red, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • 2. Doctor Strange - Nautical Mystic Chroma Magical Mint/Crimson Conjurer, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • 3. Cloak & Dagger - Coastal Couple Chroma Sapphire Splash/Sunset Shores, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • 4. Mister Fantastic - Fantastic Beach Bod Customizable Parts
  • 5. Spider-Man - Coastal Wall-Crawler Customizable Parts
  • 6. We have added a new Customize option to Invisible Woman's Azure Shade costume, allowing players to adjust her glasses, similar to in her MVP. All players who own this costume will automatically receive this new option.
  • Available From: June 18th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
  • 1. Black Panther & Storm - Head over Heels Emote Combo Bundle
  • 2. Summer Vibes Emote Combo Bundle
  • Available From: June 19th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › Iron Fist - Shenloong Champion Costume Updates

  • - We've added an MVP for Iron Fist's Shenloong Champion costume. All players who own this costume can claim it for free in the Store.
  • - Added a new Chroma (Shou-Lao's Champion) for Iron Fist's Shenloong Champion costume, now available in the Store.
  • - The Season 5 event closely tied to Iron Fist's Shenloong Champion costume, 'Seeds of the Gardener', will also return for a limited-time sale! Return Event Duration: June 18th, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 2nd, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)

17 Jun 2026 › Heroes

  • - Doctor Strange's Portal Problem: Fixed an issue where if Doctor Strange's Pentagram of Farallah was opened within the area of Invisible Woman's Ultimate Ability, players positioned with the portal sitting directly between them and the ultimate's center would not receive the healing effect. The Sorcerer Supreme has realigned the mystic geometries, healing flows uninterrupted once more!
  • - Cyclops' Craggy Conundrum: Fixed an issue where the secondary ground explosion from Cyclops' Ultimate Ability would occasionally fail to damage targets standing behind barriers on uneven or rugged terrain. Scott Summers’ optic fury wait for no rock; there's nowhere left to hide!
  • - Cyclops' Optic Optimization: Enhanced the visual distinction of Cyclops' ability effects, making it much easier to tell the difference between enemy optics and allied ones. Just another tactical adjustment from the leader of the X-Men!
  • 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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24 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260625 Patch Notes

  • 2026/06/24
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on June 25th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

24 Jun 2026 › Uplifting Welcome

  • The first Summer Uplifting Welcome will kick off right on the dot on June 28th at 00:00:00 (UTC). Following that, a 15-minute welcoming ceremony will commence at the top of every hour, running until the final one begins on July 1st at 00:00:00 (UTC).
  • Step onto Hellfire Bay Beach during any of these 15-minute welcoming rituals to claim 200 Units, the exclusive Summer Festival Title "Rivals Summer Festival 2026," and a universal "Uplifting Welcome" Emote that can be used by all Heroes!
  • Don't miss the ultimate beach festival, come welcome the sizzling summer heat with us!
  • Event Period: June 28th, 2026, 00:00:00 to July 1st, 2026, 00:00:00 (UTC)

24 Jun 2026 › New In Store

  • 1. Daredevil - Sonar Savior Bundle
  • 2. Black Widow - Aquatic Assassin Bundle
  • Limited-Time: June 26th, 2026, 02:00:00 to July 24th, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • 1. Daredevil - Sonar Savior Emoji Bundle
  • 2. Daredevil - Sonar Savior Customizable Parts
  • 3. Black Widow - Aquatic Assassin Chroma Toxic Trace/Golden Gossamer, and Customizable Parts
  • 4. Blade - Bats Getting Louder Emote
  • 5. Cyclops - X-Press Juice Emote
  • Available From: June 26th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)

24 Jun 2026 › Twitch Drops

  • Creator World Championship Twitch Drops
  • The Creator World Championship tournament kicks off this weekend, bringing with it an exclusive Twitch Drops event!
  • Rewards Include: Exclusive Spray and Emoji!
  • Event Duration: June 26th, 2026, 12:00:00 to July 19th, 2026, 21:00:00 (UTC)

24 Jun 2026 › PC

  • NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Frame Generation (Auto Mode) Support: When DLSS Frame Generation is set to Auto, the system will dynamically adjust frame generation targets based on your monitor's refresh rate. This locks the frame rate as seamlessly to your screen's refresh rate as possible, delivering a much more stable, hyper-fluid visual experience.

24 Jun 2026 › K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena - 18 VS. 18 Bounty Annihilation

  • Optimization for the Xbox Series S is complete! Once this week's maintenance wraps up, this explosive game mode and map will be fully playable on the console.

24 Jun 2026 › Heroes

  • 1. Cyclops' Optic Overdrive: Fixed an issue where the horizontal displacement distance Cyclops' Optic Ascent could be different due to client frame rate variations. The X-Men's leader is now firmly in control of his optic blasts; precision is key!
  • 2. Magneto's Magnetic Mishap: Addressed a rare, magnetic disruption where Metal Bulwark applied to teammates would sometimes vanish instantly upon casting. The Master of Magnetism's defenses are back to being utterly impenetrable.

24 Jun 2026 › Heroes › Maps

  • Lower Manhattan: Removed some tricky collision geometry around the map. We've smoothed out a few spots where characters could get stuck or accidentally clip out of bounds.
  • 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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30 Jun 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260702 Patch Notes

  • 2026/06/30
  • Greetings, Rivals!
  • We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 2nd, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
  • Here's what's coming your way:

30 Jun 2026 › Pop & Win ☆ Cross-Pool Promo

  • - Lady Loki - Seaside Siren
  • - White Fox - Coastal Kumiho
  • Limited Time: July 2nd, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 31st, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)

30 Jun 2026 › New In Store

  • - Captain America - Seaside Sentinel Bundle
  • - Lady Loki - Seaside Siren Chroma Sunlit Sovereign/Sapphire Sorceress, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • - White Fox - Coastal Kumiho Chroma Glimmering Green/Pink Paws, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • - Captain America - Seaside Sentinel Customizable Parts
  • Limited Time: July 2nd, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 31st, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)

30 Jun 2026 › Heroes

  • - Cyclops's Diffraction Dilemma: Fixed a bug where using Ricochet Force could result in abnormal cooldown timers or UI display errors. Scott's visor calculations are back to being absolutely flawless.
  • - Rogue's Siphon Stutter: Fixed an issue where using Ability Absorption would occasionally cause brief lag or stuttering. Rogue can now absorb powers as smoothly as a southern belle.
  • 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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