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Marvel Rivals Version 20250530 Balance PostMay 22, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWith great power there must also come great responsibility... and sometimes, a little bit of nerfing. Let's check out what's new in this heroic update! ADJUSTMENTS VANGUARD Captain America Cap is taking a slight hit to his survivability and Ultimate frequency. Guess even Super Soldiers need a breather! Adjust base health from 600 to 575. Increase the delay of shield recovery from 2s to 4s after unleashing Living Legend. Increase the energy cost of Freedom Charge (Ultimate Ability) from 2800 to 3100. Doctor Strange Stephen will receive a slight boost in the damage of his standard abilities. Adjust the damage falloff of Daggers of Denak from starting at 10m and reducing to 62.5% at 20m to starting at 10m and reducing to 80% at 20m. Remove the range damage falloff of Maelstrom of Madness. Emma Frost The White Queen's range is increasing, but her defenses and Diamond Form damage are taking a hit! You win some, you lose some, darlings! Increase the range of Telepathic Pulse from 15.5m to 18m. Decrease the shield value of Mind's Aegis from 500 to 400. Increase the cooldown of Carbon Crush from 5s to 6s. Decrease the hit damage of Crystal Kick from 50 to 40, and decrease the extra damage dealt when propelling the enemies into the wall from 100 to 90. Groot He is still Groot...but with less damage and with less frequent Ironwood Walls. Looks like the Flora Colossus needs some trimming! Decrease the damage of Vine Strike per hit from 70 to 65. Increase Ironwood Wall's cooldown from 8s to 12s. Magneto The Master of Magnetism will receive a slight boost to standard damage abilities. He's really going to attract some wins now! Increase the charging speed of rings from 4s/stack to 3s/stack. Thor By Odin's beard! Thor's abilities are getting a tweak, but his survivability is taking a minor hit! Adjust Hammer Throw ability effect to a standard ability. Remove the Thorforce cost and the universal cooldown. Adjust the ability cooldown to 6s. Thor gains 1 Thorforce from each Hammer Throw enemy hit. Decrease the throw hit damage from 70 to 45, and the return damage from 30 to 20. Decrease the shield value gained when consuming Thorforce. Adjust the Bonus Health gained from each Thorforce consumed from 100 to 75 and adjust the maximum Bonus Health from 200 to 150. DUELIST Hawkeye Clint's getting a boost to his regular hits! Looks like the Archer's aim is getting sharper! Increase the base damage of his arrow from 32 to 34. Increase the projectile damage of Blast Arrow from 15 to 16; Increase the spell field damage from 32 to 34. Increase the maximum focus from 70 to 75. Increase the charging speed when aiming at an enemy from 100/s to 108/s and charge falloff speed from 30/s to 32/s. Hela The Goddess of Death is getting a slight increase in her sustained damage! Looks like she's ready to reign supreme! Increase the charge capacity of the Nightsword Thorn from 8 to 10. Human Torch Flame on... but with less damage and survivability! Sorry, Johnny, looks like you're ge...Marvel Rivals: Dev Vision Vol. 6 | Season 2.5 KICK OFFMay 22, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreeting Rivals! In Dev Vision Vol. 06, Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong reveal what’s coming in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5, launching May 30. The update brings Ultron as a playable character, new map, and big Team-Up changes: six added, four removed, one adjusted—over 50% revamped since Season 0. Catch the full Dev Vision to see what’s next! Marvel Rivals' new Chrono Shield Cards item has divided players and reminded me that some people should just stay in BronzeMay 21, 2025 - PC GamerTo mark the anniversary of Marvel Rivals' first release into Early Access, the devs cooked up a couple of prizes and events for players. Most are just harmless trinkets, but there's one new item that is wreaking havoc in the low-ranked elos... Read more.Marvel Rivals Version 20250522 Patch NotesMay 20, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on May 22, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This patch will be deployed live without downtime! Simply log in after the update and continue your heroic journey! Here's a look at what's coming in this patch: New In Store 1. Scarlet Witch - Immortal Sovereign Bundle 2. Adam Warlock - Immortal Avatar Bundle Store Launch Time: 2025/5/23, 02: 00: 00 (UTC) Hellfire Gala: Moments The event has been extended by one week! The new end time is 2025/5/30 at 09: 00: 00 (UTC). New Features 1. We've streamlined the store layout: the first two pages are now dedicated to New Arrivals and Recommended. 2. A "Use Default Costume Voices" option has been added under Settings - Audio. 3. Players can now have up to 5 sprays at once on the battlefield. Fixes All Platforms System & Features 1. Fixed an issue where, after signing up for a tournament, selecting Details would redirect to the wrong page. 2. Fixed an issue where One Above All players could sometimes be reset to Eternity rank upon login. 3. Fixed a bug causing the mouse icon to disappear after switching heroes in settings with raw mouse input enabled. 4. Fixed an issue where the coach's spectator view could sometimes freeze after pausing and resuming in custom tournament rooms. Maps and Modes 1.Addressed structural issues in the Klyntar and Spider-Islands maps. Heroes 1.Doctor Strange's Astral Shenanigans: Fixed a peculiar problem where souls from the Sorcerer Supreme's Ultimate Ability could sometimes meddle with Human Torch's Primary Attack. Now, Johnny Storm can flame on without any mystical interference. 2.Mantis' Sedate Slipup: Fix a rare error where, when Mantis worked her Spore Slumber, some heroes wouldn't wake up after taking a hit. Now, after a quick snooze (and a smack), everyone's back in the action, just like Star-Lord after his morning coffee. 3.Emma Frost's Diamond Dilemma: Sometimes, when Emma switched to her diamond form, textures from her own perspective would glitch out. She's now flawless, both inside and out! 4.Mister Fantastic's Portal Puzzler: When Reed tried to stretch his way after a target through a Doctor Strange portal with Flexible Elongation, he'd sometimes veer off in the wrong direction and would go through at all! Now, Mister Fantastic can twist, turn, and traverse the multiverse with the precision of a true Illuminati member. 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!Marvel Rivals Version 20250515 Patch NotesMay 14, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on May 15, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This patch will be deployed live without downtime! Simply log in after the update and continue your heroic journey! Here's a look at what's coming in this patch: Get Ready for Galacta's Gift! To show our gratitude for the unwavering support of both new and seasoned rivals, Galacta is bestowing a bounty of free rewards upon you all! Play matches to snag exclusive rewards such as Nameplates, Sprays, Chrono Shield Cards, and even a Costume Coin. Event Start Time: 2025/05/15 09: 00: 00 (UTC) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44948917/8e9a6c3d2494e58254262922bc6659a128df90b3.jpg New In Store 1. The Punisher - Dangan Ronin Bundle 2. Namor - Retro X-Uniform Bundle Store Launch Time: 2025/5/16 02: 00 (UTC) S0 Battle Pass Returns The S0 Battle Pass makes a limited-time comeback! If you missed out before, now's your chance. Head to the Battle Pass interface and hit Nexus in the top right corner to open the Reality Link Point, then purchase the S0 Battle Pass – Chronovium to join the fray. Limited-Time Purchase Window: 2025/5/15, 09: 00: 00 (UTC) ~ 2025/5/29, 09: 00: 00 (UTC) New Feature 1. In Custom Game - Tournament Room, a new "Tournament (Advanced)" Ban/Pick Settings option has been added! Players can freely experience this ban-pick feature in tournament room custom games. This ban-pick mode will be used for all matches in the Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament series. In this mode, both teams take turns banishing heroes in a specific order, while also locking in their own heroes. Fixes All Platforms System & Features 1. Fixed an issue during name changes where the previous name sometimes wouldn't be removed from the database, preventing players from reverting to their old name. 2. Resolved a problem where, after switching the Voiceover Language while not in a match and restarting the game, the selected language sometimes wouldn't switch correctly. 3. Addressed a mix-up in the Custom Game - Tournament Room spectator view where, after switching sides, the team names in the lower-left corner were displayed in reverse order. Maps and Modes 1. Patched various voids in the Krakoa and Klyntar maps that could trap players. Heroes 1. Fantastic Frequencies Fixed: We've tuned up an audio error where, when Mister Fantastic unleashed his Ultimate Ability while in the inflated state, the sound effect for returning to his normal state would play during the ultimate period. 2. Venom's Aerial Antics: Fixed an issue where our favorite symbiote could sometimes find himself stuck in mid-air on certain maps. Venom is now free to swing and dive like a true anti-hero. 3. Adam Warlock's Ultimate Troubles: Fixed a bug where the orb from Adam's Ultimate Ability would hang around in certain areas of Krakoa longer than it should. The golden glow will now inevitably fade. 4. Hulk's High Jump Hiccup: Smashed an issue, where under specific conditions, Hulk could find himself stuck in a ju...A new Marvel Rivals item lets you skip losses in ranked and players worry the climb has become meaninglessMay 14, 2025 - PC Gamernew item in Marvel Rivals' latest event has broken the idea many players had about its ranked mode—namely that it's an accurate way to measure your skill at the game. One loss is no longer necessarily weighed the same as another: The Galacta's Gift event lets you earn up to eight free Chrono Shield Cards which can be used to avoid the penalty of losing a match... Read more.Marvel Rivals is breaking its original battle pass out of the vault for a limited timeMay 13, 2025 - PC GamerBattle passes have a lot of problems when it comes to FOMO, but one of the worst ones is that they disappear after a season is over, locking you out of all the rewards you missed. It should be more common for games to let you keep them after they expire, or, better yet: not have them expire at all... Read more.Art Vision Vol. 02 // The Genesis of Style: From Concept to BrandingMay 12, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreeting Rivals! It’s time to dive into concept design and branding in our Art Vision Vol. 02! Discover how our Art Director, Dino, and Design Experts capture movement, embark on the journey of branding, and bring our heroes to life! We’re so thankful for the appreciation you have all shown regarding the artistic style that we have presented thus far. Until next time, Rivals! Marvel Rivals Version 20250508 Patch NotesMay 7, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on May 8, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This patch will be deployed live without downtime! Simply log in after the update and continue your heroic journey! Here's a look at what's coming in this patch: Behold! The Evolution of the Giant-Size Brain Blast – The all-new Giant-Size Hive Mind! Prepare to let your oversized noggins shine as one during these windows: 2025/5/9 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/5/12 09: 00: 00 (UTC) 2025/5/16 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/5/19 09: 00: 00 (UTC) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44948917/0d50b613924210719b6313ab54fd4f9f4a739130.png New In Store 1.Rocket Raccoon - Sunshine Raccoon Bundle 2.Squirrel Girl - Sunshine Squirrel Bundle New Content 1. The emote and spray wheel has been reimagined! They are now split into two separate wheels with dedicated hotkeys for lightning-fast switching. In the Cosmetics - Sprays menu, you can now set your current spray wheel to be shared across all heroes. A new quick-equip feature has been added: Emotes can be automatically slot into the corresponding hero's emote wheel upon acquisition; and when the spray wheel is set to "Apply to All", newly earned sprays can also be equipped instantly. 2. Portraits in "Heroes" have been updated to reflect their currently equipped costumes. Fixes All Platforms Maps and Modes 1. Vanquished a glitch that would sometimes occur under rare circumstances where players who didn't provide the most healing in a match were mistakenly awarded the Gifted Healer badge. Heroes 1. Jeff's Missing Meal: We've wiped out a glitch where, in controller mode, when Jeff the Land Shark swallowed 6 enemies with his Ultimate Ability, only 5 avatar icons showed up on screen. Now, our fin-tastic friend will see his 6-piece meal every time! 2. Banner's Space Out: We've smashed a bug that left all three forms of Bruce Banner unable to bind the jump action to the Spacebar. Now, Banner can leap into action as intended. Other 1. We've remedied an oversight, where in anonymous mode, using voice chat still revealed your original name. 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!Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 release date, Ultron abilities, and moreMay 2, 2025 - PC GamerIn case you're somehow running out of characters to learn and events to tick off, the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 mid-season update adds even more to play around with. This update includes the rest of the content revealed in the announcement for the second season, but also a few additional surprises... Read more.Marvel Rivals Version 20250430 Patch NotesApr 29, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on April 30, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC)! This update will be applied seamlessly, with no server downtime. Once the update finishes, simply log in to continue your heroic journey! Here's a look at what's coming in this patch: All-New Event - Hellfire Gala: Moments Join the party and earn Wolverine's "Patch" series costume rewards—completely FREE! Event Duration: 2025/5/2 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/05/23 09: 00: 00 (UTC) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44948917/666031fef6ee7d70e2d835a55463044ca8777a35.jpg New In Store 1. Winter Soldier - Thunderbolts* Bundle 2. Black Panther - Damisa-Sarki Bundle Costume Optimizations 1. Thor's "Lord of Asgard" costume has been refined to improve visibility and ensure the crosshair isn't obstructed. 2. Doctor Strange's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" costume now boasts enhanced visual details and voice effects to more accurately capture the essence of the costume theme. New Content 1. You can now switch all costume-specific sound effects back to the default ones via Settings. 2. Using the latest S2.0 data, we've recalibrated the baseline data for calculating each hero's performance scores. 3. Locked accounts can now initiate the account deletion process even from a logged-out state. Fixes All Platforms Maps and Modes 1. Squashed a bug in Competitive where an occasional map glitch incorrectly displayed check point gate statuses. 2. Reined in some mischief in the final part of the Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown map where Loki's illusions could be placed in unexpected locations. 3. Fixed an issue in Giant-Size Brain Blast where destroying enemy summons would also count toward enlarging heroes' heads. Heroes 1. Stealth Special Breaker: We've sliced through a glitch where if Wolverine responds to a Fastball Special request while within Invisible Woman's ultimate, it would sometimes result in abnormal invisibility effects. 2. An Unexpected Thing: We've rocked out a fix for an issue that allowed The Thing's Embattled Leap to target teammates within an enemy Invisible Woman's ultimate. Now, he'll be as clueless as he should be. 3. Cloak & Dagger's Shield Shenanigans: We've zapped a bug where their ultimate would sneakily still do damage to foes protected by Magneto's Iron Bulwark or Hulk's Indestructible Guard—talk about an unexpected plot twist! 4. Wolverine's Aerial Annihilator: Fixed a flaw in the second stage of his ultimate where midair knockbacks lost their bite and dealt no damage. Now, when Wolverine soars into the fray, every strike is felt with the raw power of a true berserker! 5. Star-Lord's Rocket Revamp: Eliminated an occasional speed decay glitch in his Rocket Propulsion ability, impacting his smooth movement. Now, every blast-off is as snappy and daring as a mixtape drop from the Milano! 6. Mister Fantastic's Fantastic Flex Fix: We've untangled an issue in his Flexible Elongation ability where hitting targets inside portals caused unexpect...Marvel Rivals Version 20250430 Balance PostApr 29, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsADJUSTMENTS VANGUARD Captain America The Sentinel of Liberty will see some reduction to his survivability. Reduce base health from 650 to 600. Doctor Strange Stephen will experience a reduction in the Energy Cost of his Ultimate Ability, amplifying his mystical menace on the battlefield. Decrease the energy cost to unleash the Eye of Agamotto (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100. Groot The Flora Colossi's ability to isolate enemies and block damage will take a minor hit. Reduce the health of Ironwood Wall from 700 to 600. DUELIST Spider-Man We're tightening the webbing on Spider-Man's hit detection range. Decrease the damage range of Amazing Combo from a 5m radius to a 4m radius. Winter Soldier Bucky is getting a combat upgrade, ramping up his threat level and firepower on the field. Adjust the Tainted Voltage ability to have 2 charge levels, while keeping the cooldown time unchanged. STRATEGIST Adam Warlock We're enhancing Avatar of Life's sustainability to keep him fighting for cosmic justice. Add a new effect to Quantum Magic: When a critical hit lands on an enemy, reduce the cooldown time of Avatar Life Stream by 1s. Cloak & Dagger Ty and Tandy are sharpening their blades and cloaks for more impactful strikes. As Cloak, increase the damage of the Darkforce Cloak from 75/s to 80/s; As Dagger, increase the damage of the Lightforce Dagger on hit from 15 to 18. Luna Snow We're ramping up this K-Pop sensation's damage output when she strikes enemies from a distance. Adjust the Damage Falloff of Light & Dark Ice from 60% at 40m to 75%. Mantis We're empowering Mantis' damage output to reflect her true fighting spirit. Increase the hit damage of Life Energy Blast from 50 to 55. TEAM-UP ABILITIES Stars Aligned (Captain America - Winter Soldier) A legendary alliance gets an even mightier boost! Upon leaping to a teammate, Stellar Impact will provide 50 Bonus Health to allies within range.'Strategists face increased pressure': Marvel Rivals devs fold under pressure from the ongoing 'Support Strike' to make Strategists strongerApr 28, 2025 - PC GamerHell hath no fury like a Strategist scorned. It's been a week since streamer Necros set off a small atomic bomb in the Marvel Rivals community by calling support mains "idiots" and "morons." Since then, Strategists have been refusing to pick their role in competitive matches. I even came across one player who flexed a lord icon for every single Strategist and then proceeded to pick Hela, which is actually hilarious... Read more.'This is why I hate support players': Marvel Rivals players are refusing to queue support because generic streamer #1,438 called Strategists 'morons' and 'idiots'Apr 24, 2025 - PC GamerMarvel Rivals players are taking a stand and saying no to picking Strategist. Not because the role is kind of frustrating, thankless, a bit stale, or particularly punishing in the current season, thanks to buffed dive heroes. No, it's actually in response to comments made by a streamer... Read more.Marvel Rivals Version 20250425 Patch NotesApr 23, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce that the upcoming patch drops on April 24, 2025, at 09: 00: 00 (UTC+0)! This update will be applied seamlessly, with no server downtime. Once the update finishes, simply log in to continue your heroic journey! Here's a look at what's coming in this patch: New Mode - GIANT-SIZE BRAIN BLAST This all-new mode will ignite the battle big time during the following windows: 2025/4/25 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/4/28 12: 00: 00 (UTC) 2025/5/2 09: 00: 00 ~ 2025/5/5 12: 00: 00 (UTC) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44948917/d52544a648e307dcff23ae671588197678041112.png Compete on unique leaderboards and unlock colossal rewards that are sure to make your head spin! Get ready to think big, shoot big, and have a big blast! New Content New In Store: 1. Loki - Shin Sagi-Shi Bundle 2. Hela - Yami no Karasu Bundle 3. A big bunch of Brain Blast Emotes Resource Adjustments: Luna Snow's Cyber Tunes emote has been revamped to loop continuously, ensuring that she never skips a beat. Hero Proficiency Tweaks: To better reflect your mastery in the heat of different battles, we're overhauling the hero proficiency system. The missions are now segmented into Quick Match/Competitive and Conquest/Doom Match. Quick Match/Competitive missions have no cap on repetition, while Conquest/Doom Match missions feature a daily repeat limit. Your hero proficiency is about to get as lordly as your feats! Fixes All Platforms General 1. Fixed a rare issue where players would sometimes find themselves stuck on the round-switch transition screen. 2. Resolved a glitch on the Krakoa map where the emote wheel occasionally couldn't be used, except for the bottom-right segment. 3. Fixed a Faction system bug where after a single name change, the name could not be changed again even after the cooldown period. 4. Resolved an issue in the Faction Recruit interface where non-leaders saw a "Only Leader Can Select" label on the Confirm button. 5. In Custom Game - Tournament Room settings, coaches now have an option to hide opponent voting displays in Competitive matches. 6. Fixed an issue where the first time entering a new season's Battle Pass screen or the moment when season-end settlement pops up and rapidly switching to the next page would sometimes cause the navigation bar to vanish. Maps and Modes 1. Fixed several terrain issues that could cause characters to sometimes become stuck or clip into strange areas. Heroes 1. Emma Frost's Diamond Dynamite: Fixed a glitch in Diamond Form where her Carbon Crush would sometimes catapult foes underground—or even off the map! Now, when Emma dazzles, every move lands as sharp as a perfectly cut gem! 2. Mister Fantastic's Fantastic Flex Fix: Resolved an issue when Flexible Elongation aimed at enemies through portals would occasionally twisted his movement trajectory into the wrong direction. Now, when Mr. Fantastic bends the rules of physics, his is as precise as his genius! 3. Iron Fist's Chaotic Kick: Squashed a bug causing Iron Fist's K'...Marvel Rivals' heroes 'leap off the page,' thanks to the devs meshing 2D and 3D together to make the eye-catching art styleApr 23, 2025 - PC GamerBefore playing Marvel Rivals, I was suffering from a serious case of MCU fatigue. I'd gone from watching every film on opening night to actively trying to avoid whatever slop they were trying to shove out as quickly as possible after Endgame. But it took all of two seconds after booting up Marvel Rivals to get excited about all the superheroes again, and its comic book art style was a big reason why... Read more.Ultron being a Strategist in Marvel Rivals makes perfect sense when you disregard his hatred for humanity and realise that he's a changed AIApr 22, 2025 - PC GamerThe first thought that comes to mind when I think of Ultron is: Toaster that got access to the internet and immediately formed a hatred of all humanity—valid. This hatred is the most defining feature of Ultron's character, which is why some players are a little confused as to why Marvel Rivals may assign him the role of Strategist... Read more.Marvel Rivals' hero gallery UI used to look a lot cooler—but also a lot harder to useApr 21, 2025 - PC GamerI'm a comic book nut, but I stay away from Marvel Rivals to keep my blood pressure in check. I do love the radical, supremely over-the-top character designs that NetEase landed on for Marvel's coterie of costumed heroes, though. You might be surprised to learn that the game used to be even more stylized—so much so that finding a hero before a match was borderline obnoxious... Read more.Art Vision Vol. 01 // The Genesis of Style: GUI & Video | Marvel RivalsApr 21, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsIn our first-ever Art Vision Vol. 01, our visual team dives into their inspirations and foundations for designing the world of Marvel Rivals! Go behind the scenes with our Art Director, Dino, and our talented Design Experts to get the inside scoop on the processes for creating the interface design, artistic styles, animation, and so much more! We’re so thrilled to finally share our artistic journey with you, Rivals! Is that why they gave them bigger butts? Marvel revives its Swimsuit Special, with 'designs for new costumes coming soon to Marvel Rivals'Apr 20, 2025 - PC GamerMarvel Comics has announced it's bringing back the most '90s thing this side of jorts—the Marvel Swimsuit Special. Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 will be published in July, and promises to "also include designs for new costumes coming soon to Marvel Rivals, the mega popular multiplayer video game from Marvel Games and NetEase Games.".. Read more.
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