Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 patch notes
- 13documented changes
- 1new
- 11fixes
- 1other
What changed
- NEWThe HoodSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
The Hood joins the roster
The Hood is a new Vanguard hero, added in Season 9.5.
The Hood joined Marvel Rivals in Season 9.5 as a Vanguard.
TipVanguard (frontline). Matchup knowledge from before this hero arrived will not cover them.
Official source - FIXCloak & DaggerSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Self-freeze no longer caught by Emma Frost's ult
Cloak & Dagger are no longer caught by Emma Frost's ultimate control effect after freezing themselves with the Frozen Haven team-up.
Cloak & Dagger would still be affected by Emma Frost's Ultimate Ability control effect after using the Frozen Haven Team-Up to freeze themselves, and that has been addressed.
TipThe Frozen Haven self-freeze now holds against Emma Frost's ultimate instead of leaving you controlled anyway, so it is worth saving for that moment. The notes name only her ultimate, so do not assume the self-freeze clears other control effects.
Official source - FIXCloak & DaggerSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Terror Cape lockout with The Hood Team-Up fixed
When selecting The Hood Team Up, Cloak would occasionally be unable to use Terror Cape, and that is fixed.
TipThe Hood is the new hero in this same update, so this is a Team-Up many players will be selecting for the first time. Cloak keeps access to Terror Cape with it selected now, so you are not down an ability for picking it.
Official source - FIXRocket RaccoonSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Abnormal Repair ModeRMB charge refill fixed
Rocket's Repair Mode charges could abnormally refill after using the Planet X Pals Team-Up ability, and no longer do.
TipIf your Repair Mode uptime felt unusually generous after using Planet X Pals, that was the bug paying you. Plan around the normal charge count from here, especially in the fight straight after the Team-Up ability goes off.
Official source On the Thebes map Angela would occasionally get stuck and become unable to move after passing through the corridor, and that is fixed.
TipThe fix is specific to Angela and to that one corridor, so a stuck spot anywhere else on Thebes is not covered by it. Angela can pass through the corridor without the occasional stall that used to strand her there.
Official source- FIXAccessibility SettingsSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Accessibility settings now save to your account
Some Accessibility settings failed to save to the user's account, and they now persist.
TipIf you gave up on the accessibility menu because your choices kept reverting, set them once more after the August 13th patch and they should stay on the account instead of resetting on you.
Official source - FIXHelaSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Astral FlockShift no longer strands Hela on Wakanda maps
Fixed an issue where Hela could become paralyzed in place when casting Astral Flock after rising in Thoth's Wrath zones on Wakanda maps.
TipThe stall hit when you cast Astral Flock after rising in a Thoth's Wrath zone on Wakanda maps, so if you had trained yourself to wait before flocking there, you can drop that habit. The same patch also fixes a Lady Loki animation bug on the Hela Team-Up Ability, Villain's Illusion.
Official source - FIXDoctor StrangeSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Psionic Vortex shield refill bug fixed
Doctor Strange can no longer instantly refill Shield of the SeraphimRMB to full by using the Psionic Vortex team-up while the shield's enhanced effect is active.
Doctor Strange could instantly restore Shield of the Seraphim to its maximum value by using the Psionic Vortex Team-Up Ability while the shield's enhanced effect was active, and that unintended behaviour has been addressed.
TipIf you had learned to fire Psionic Vortex during the shield's enhanced window for a free full refill, that reset is gone, so plan Shield of the Seraphim uptime without it. Doctor Strange players who never ran that team-up will feel no difference.
Official source - FIXDoctor StrangeSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Doctor Strange's Shield Surge fixed
Doctor Strange can no longer instantly refill the Shield of the SeraphimRMB with the Psionic Vortex Team-Up while its enhanced effect is active.
Doctor Strange's Shield Surge: Addressed an unintended issue where Doctor Strange using the Psionic Vortex Team-Up Ability could instantly fully restore the maximum value of his Shield of the Seraphim while its enhanced effect was active. The mystic arts are now perfectly balanced. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!
Official source - CHANGEInstall SizeSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Install size cut on every platform
Marvel Rivals takes up less drive space on every platform, with the biggest saving on PC and the smallest on PlayStation 4.
An optimized texture resource compression strategy reduces hard drive footprint after installation by an expected ~30% on PC, ~20% on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and ~7% on PlayStation 4.
TipThe smaller footprint applies after the update is installed, so the saving arrives with the patch rather than before it. PC gets the biggest cut of any platform listed, so it is where a reinstall takes the least space.
Official source - FIXTimes SquareSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Team-Up statuses no longer drop in Times Square
On Times Square, Team-Up statuses no longer get removed when you leave a team while in a party.
On Times Square, Team-Up statuses were improperly removed after exiting a team in a party state, and that has been corrected.
TipThe notes tie this to one moment: exiting a team while in a party state on Times Square. Do that now and your Team-Up statuses stay with you instead of being removed.
Official source - FIXRogueSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Stolen ability descriptions no longer glitch
Stealing certain heroes' abilities could cause abnormal text displays on the in-match ability description panel, and that display bug is fixed.
TipIf you had stopped reading the description panel because it printed broken text on certain steals, it is trustworthy again. Read what the borrowed ability actually says before you commit to using it.
Official source - FIXPeni ParkerSeason 9.5 - Aug 2026
Wrong KO icon on Cyber-Web ClusterLMB fixed
Peni would occasionally show an incorrect KO icon when defeating enemies with her Cyber-Web Cluster after activating her Team-Up with Black Panther, and that is fixed.
TipThis is a display fix only, so nothing about her damage or her Cyber-Web Cluster changed. If you were second-guessing your kills while running the Black Panther Team-Up, the icon was wrong, not your aim.
Official source
Full patch notes from NetEase
Official pages: post of 4 Aug 2026, post of 12 Aug 2026, post of 19 Aug 2026, post of 26 Aug 2026, post of 2 Sep 2026
4 Aug 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Balance Post
- 2026/08/04
4 Aug 2026 › ADJUSTMENTS
- The tactical landscape is constantly shifting, and a new wave of priority adjustments is on the way. Wolverine's Rage gains aggressive momentum, Moon Knight is bouncing his sharp pointy things with more style, and Peni Parker's control is getting a little less sticky.
- Review the changes below and prepare for deployment. Here is the breakdown:
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Devil Dinosaur
- Our prehistoric pal is beefing up his bite and making a bigger splash when he teams up!
- - Increase Maximum Health Percentage Damage dealt by the first four attacks of Frenzied Feast from 5% to 8%, and the fifth attack from 10% to 12%
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Jeff the Land Shark, increase Surf & Turf maximum duration from 4s to 5s, and the healing effect on allies from 40 to 60.
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Doctor Strange
- The Sorcerer Supreme is manifesting more mystical munitions and spinning maelstroms even faster with the Green Goliath.
- - Increase Daggers of Denak single-hit damage from 16 to 18 and projectile charges from 10 to 12.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Hulk, reduce Gamma Maelstrom cooldown from 8s to 6s.
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Magneto
- The Master of Magnetism is adding a little extra lift to his offensive strikes when channeling chaos.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Scarlet Witch. Enhanced Effect: The Metallic Chaos projectile hit now adds a minor Launch Up effect to enemies.
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Peni Parker
- SP//dr's core plating gets a minor adjustment to sync with the new Team-Up system, while Peni recalibrates her web-shooters for a fairer fight.
- Dev Note: We are slightly weakening Peni's control and survivability. In particular, the Immobilize effect applied by her Cyber-Web Snare was too frequent and oppressive, leading to a poor counter-experience for her enemies. We've decided to increase the cost of applying this control, but in return, we will also increase the freedom of her secondary fire.
- - Remove the direct Immobilize effect upon hitting enemies with Cyber-Web Snare. New Effect: Now applies a stack of Web-Tracer and a 30% Slow effect for 1s. The Web-Tracer lasts for 5s. If an enemy with a Web-Tracer is hit by the snare again, they will be Immobilized for 0.7s.
- - Adjust Cyber-Web Snare to be a charge-based ability, with a maximum of 2 charges.
- - Reduce Bonus Health cap provided to Peni by Cyber-Webs from 200 to 150.
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Rogue
- The Southern Belle is absorbing the hits and keeping her defenses sturdier under fire.
- - Increase the damage reduction multiplier while in Defensive Stance from 55% to 60%.
- - Increase Regenerative Shield capacity from 250 to 275.
4 Aug 2026 › VANGUARD › Venom
- We are reeling in the symbiote's ravenous resilience to ensure he has to swing with a bit more strategy.
- - Reduce the Bonus Health provided by Symbiotic Resilience from 120% of lost health to 110%.
- - Increase Venom Swing cooldown from 8s to 10s.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Black Panther
- T'Challa is pulling slightly back on his elemental ferocity to better conserve his royal energy.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Storm, reduce the area damage to enemies from 40 to 30, and increase the cooldown from 12s to 15s.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Cyclops
- Scott's optic blasts are bouncing back faster and blasting harder when Gambit hands him an ace.
- - Increase cooldown reduction provided to Ricochet Force per Optic Blast hit from 0.15s to 0.25s.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Gambit, increase the Concussive Beam Attack Frequency boost from 10% to 15%.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Elsa Bloodstone
- The monster hunter's traps are slightly less monstrous when pairing up with her favorite prehistoric pal.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Devil Dinosaur, reduce the health of an activated Smoky Snare trap from 100 to 50, and its Control duration from 1.5s to 1.2s.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Hela
- The Goddess of Death is showing a mere sliver of mercy when calling upon the horrors of the deep.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Namor, reduce Undead Monstro single-hit damage from 15 to 10.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Moon Knight
- Khonshu's avatar leaps with greater grace, and his crescent darts retain more lunar lethality on the bounce.
- - Adjust Crescent Dart and Moon Blade bounce damage decay from 30% to 20% per bounce.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Cloak & Dagger, reduce Luminous Moon cooldown from 15s to 12s.
- -- Base Effect: Increase dash duration from 0.3s to 0.35s and dash distance from 12m to 15m.
- -- Enhanced Effect: Moon Knight gains a 3s healing effect of 20 Health/s after leaving the Phased state.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Phoenix
- Jean's cosmic detonations are sparking brighter, especially when a certain Southern Belle is around.
- - Increase the damage dealt when detonating Sparks from 35 to 40, and increase the area damage from 12 to 15.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Rogue, increase Telekinetic Beatdown damage dealt from 45 to 55.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Wolverine
- Logan is tapping into his rage harder and carrying that animalistic fury longer through the fray.
- - Berserker Rage Adjustment: Increase Rage gained per hit taken from 5 to 8. Adjust Rage decay timer from starting after 4s of no Rage gained to after 5s. At maximum Rage, reduce the decay rate from 15/s to 10/s.
4 Aug 2026 › DUELIST › Scarlet Witch
- The Witch of Wundagore's unpredictable chaos magic gains a measure of arcane stability when she allies with the Sorcerer Supreme.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Doctor Strange:
- -- Base Effect: The ability has an 8s cooldown and 8s duration. When activated, Chthonian Burst is replaced with Mystic Burst, allowing magic missiles to be fired freely with no energy cost.
- -- Enhanced Effect: Becomes a toggle-type ability. When toggled on, Mystic Burst replaces Chthonian Burst, allowing magic missiles to be fired freely with no energy cost.
4 Aug 2026 › STRATEGIST › Gambit
- Remy is playing a steadier hand when shifting the battlefield with his magnetic rival.
- - When selecting the Team-Up with Magneto, adjust the Launch Up Frequency of the spell field from 0.5s to 1s.
4 Aug 2026 › STRATEGIST › Jubilee
- Jubilation is packing slightly more punch and pop into her radiant, sparkling fireworks!
- - Increase Energy Plasmoids single-hit damage from 10 to 11 and single-hit healing from 14 to 15.
4 Aug 2026 › STRATEGIST › Loki
- The God of Stories is hurling his magical armaments with tighter speed and precision.
- - Increase Mystical Missile Projectile Speed from 100m/s to 120m/s.
4 Aug 2026 › STRATEGIST › White Fox
- Ami Han is stepping fully into the spotlight, unleashing the Kumiho to instantly grace her allies with supernatural favor.
- - Reduce the energy cost of Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability) from 4800 to 4300. After casting, automatically apply the Blessed by the Nine effect to all allies within a 10m radius for 3s.
- Discord|X|Facebook|Instagram|TikTok|YouTube|Twitch
12 Aug 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260813 Patch Notes
- 2026/08/12
- Greetings, Rivals!
- We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 13th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
- Here's what's coming your way:
12 Aug 2026 › New In Store
- - Storm - Sacred Skies Bundle
- Limited Time: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 11th 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
- - Limited-Time Return: Loki - Lady Loki Bundle
- Availability: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to August 28th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
- - Magik - Soul Surfer Chroma Blue Breaker/Sunset Surf, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
- - Scarlet Witch - Seaside Sorceress Chroma Pitch Petal/Purple Petal, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
- - Storm - Sacred Skies Chroma: Crimson Clouds, and Customizable Parts
- - Black Cat - Coastal Cat Chroma: Pearl Paws & Golden Claws
- - Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier Chroma: Chill Current
- - Star-Lord - Star Swimmer Chroma: Stellar Splash
- - Black Widow - Aquatic Assassin Ultimate Ability VFX
- - The Thing - Life is But a Dream Emote
- - Devil Dinosaur - Best Buddies Emote
- Available From: August 13th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
12 Aug 2026 › Krakoan Reels Vol.2
- Cast your lines! Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 is here. The waters are teeming with a massive haul of new catches and sweet loot, including costumes like Black Cat - Coastal Cat, Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier, and Star-Lord - Star Swimmer. Keep your eyes peeled; there's a mischievous, special little creature swimming among the new catches waiting for you to reel it in and complete your collection.
- Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
12 Aug 2026 › Summer Snapshot
- We've set up new photo spots down by the beach. Strike a pose, take a snapshot, and share it to instantly score 100 Units. Whether you're flying solo or assembling the whole squad, capture the moment to preserve beautiful memories of this summer.
- Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
12 Aug 2026 › Pop & Win
- This week, we're spotlighting Magik's Soul Surfer and Scarlet Witch's Seaside Sorceress. You still have the chance to snag these two incredible costumes for a wildly discounted price. Step right up and test your luck!
- Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
12 Aug 2026 › New Content
- A "Lady Loki" State of Mind: We've designed an exclusive set of movement and combat animations specifically for Lady Loki, ensuring her battlefield presence perfectly marches her mischievous elegance. These new animations are applied to all Lady Loki costumes by default. Fans of the old style can easily toggle back to the classic animations via the small gear icon next to the "Equip" button in the Costume interface.
- Jeff Remembers He's a Shark: After much waddling, Jeff finally recalled he is, in fact, an aquatic creature! Now, when Jeff the Land Shark enters the deep waters of Hellfire Bay Beach, he will automatically transition into a swimming animation to keep cruising through the water.
12 Aug 2026 › Heroes
- - Iron Fist's Flying Flaw: Fixed an issue where using Yat Jee Chung Kuen during the Ultimate Ability could cause abnormal displacement. Lin Lie's flow state is restored; no more unintentional movements.
- - Rogue's Stolen Syntax: Fixed a bug where stealing certain heroes' abilities could cause abnormal text displays on the in-match ability description panel. Rogue might borrow powers, but she shouldn't be breaking our UI.
12 Aug 2026 › Heroes › Other
- - Accessibility Amnesia: Addressed an issue where some Accessibility settings failed to save to the user's account. Your preferences will now stick around for the long haul.
- - Emote Immobility Imprisonment: Fixed a glitch preventing Iron Fist's Kickflip Cruise, Jeff the Land Shark's Merc's March, and Ultron's Breaking the Strings emotes from being used while moving in non-combat areas. You can now flex and strut in spawn to your heart's content.
- - Dragon Overload: Resolved a visual clash where Iron Fist's Furious Flow Ultimate Ability VFX was unintentionally overwritten by the White Fox Team-Up effects. K'un-Lun's street fury will shine through unobstructed once again.
- - Winter Soldier Subtitles: We've added English and Chinese subtitles to the Captain America: The Winter Soldier highlights screenings.
- The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
- Discord|X|Facebook|Instagram|TikTok|YouTube|Twitch
19 Aug 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260820 Patch Notes
- 2026/08/19
- Greetings, Rivals!
- We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 20th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
- Here's what's coming your way:
19 Aug 2026 › New In Store
- - Cyclops - Elegant Eye Bundle
- - Phoenix - Viridian Vogue Bundle
- Limited Time: August 21st, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 18th, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
- - Daredevil - Attorney at Law Bundle
- Available From: August 21st, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
19 Aug 2026 › Heroes
- - Loki's Twisted Team-Up: Fixed a bug where Lady Loki's lower-body animations would contort when using the Hela Team-Up Ability (Villain's Illusion). Illusions are one thing, but anatomical impossibilities are another! The Goddess of Mischief's posture is now working perfectly as intended.
- - Hela's Zero-G Stall: Addressed an issue where Hela could become paralyzed in place when casting Astral Flock after rising in Thoth's Wrath zones on Wakanda maps. The Goddess of Death bows to no gravity; she's back to soaring through the skies of Wakanda unhindered.
- The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving; we have plenty more surprises and changes in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
- Discord|X|Facebook|Instagram|TikTok|YouTube|Twitch
26 Aug 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260827 Patch Notes
- 2026/08/27
- Greetings, Rivals!
- We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 27th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
- Here's what's coming your way:
26 Aug 2026 › New In Store
- - Peni Parker Liquid Shell Bundle
- Availability: August 28th, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 25th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
- - Angela Queen of Hel Bundle
- - Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Bundle
- - Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Emoji Bundle
- Available From: August 28th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
26 Aug 2026 › Endgame Encore
- To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame Encore, we're introducing a limited-time Infinity Saga tab in the Store following the August 28th update. This exclusive tab brings together all your favorite, previously released MCU costume bundles in one convenient spot!
- During the event, all players will be gifted an Encore Coupon. Apply this coupon to your purchases within the Infinity Saga tab to enjoy a 20% discount.
- But wait, we can do you one better! After using an Encore Coupon on an eligible purchase, you will instantly receive another identical coupon! Keep the streak going and apply your bonus coupons toward your next MCU-themed costume bundle purchases.
- Event Period: August 28th, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 11th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
26 Aug 2026 › Heroes
- - Angela's Graphic Issues: Fixed an issue where Angela's visual effects might display awkwardly after she was defeated while using Odin's Unacknowledged Team-Up Ability. Even the newly enthroned Queen of Hel needs her VFX in check. Angela is back to looking hevenly or hel-ly!
- - Doctor Strange's Shield Surge: Addressed an unintended issue where Doctor Strange using the Psionic Vortex Team-Up Ability could instantly fully restore the maximum value of his Shield of the Seraphim while its enhanced effect was active. The mystic arts are now perfectly balanced. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!
26 Aug 2026 › Heroes › Other
- - Mystic Video Glitch: Fixed a bug that prevented the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange Team-Up showcase video from playing correctly. The chaos magic has been subdued; you can now witness their mystic might in crystal clear quality!
- - Cloak & Dagger's Crisp Canvas: Ironed out the jagged textures on the "Sunset Shores" chroma of Cloak & Dagger's Coastal Couple costume. No more rough edges on these two; they're shining as brightly as the sun!
- - Scarlet Witch's Chaotic Choreography: Fixed an offset in the VFX placement when Scarlet Witch used her Floral Tide emote. Chaos magic is no excuse for bad beach vibes; Wanda's effects are now precisely on point!
- The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
- Discord|X|Facebook|Instagram|TikTok|YouTube|Twitch
2 Sep 2026 › Marvel Rivals Version 20260903 Patch Notes
- 2026/09/03
- Greetings, Rivals!
- We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 3rd, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
- Here's what's coming your way:
2 Sep 2026 › New In Store
- - Ultron - B-Boy Prime Bundle
- - Rogue - X-Men '97 Season 2 Bundle
- Note: This bundle does not currently include the MVP. Once the MVP update goes live, players who already own the complete bundle will automatically get it for free.
- - Gambit - X-Men '97 Season 2 Bundle
- Note: This bundle does not currently include the MVP. Once the MVP update goes live, players who already own the complete bundle will automatically get it for free.
- - X-Men '97 Season 2 Emoji Bundle
- - Ultron - B-Boy Prime Chroma Caramel Crew/Mustard Beat and Ultimate Ability VFX
- Available From: September 4th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
- - Cyclops's Cape Change: Added a new free customization option to the Cyclops - Elegant Eye costume: Cape - Removed.
2 Sep 2026 › Take a Seat Emote
- Added support for Jubilee.
2 Sep 2026 › Other
- - Psylocke's Scarf Snag: Fixed a bug in the Hellfire Bay Beach map where the scarf on Psylocke's default costume would fail to remain dynamic while she was on the swing. Now, Sai's swaying flawlessly with the breeze.
- The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates in store. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
- Discord|X|Facebook|Instagram|TikTok|YouTube|Twitch