A new Marvel Rivals update is now live, with the August 21 update introducing a new map and gameplay mode, along with fresh store additions and more. The game has maintained a robust playerbase since its launch in December 2024, and the developers behind Marvel Rivals continue to roll out near-constant updates, both to keep the title fresh and exciting and to pull in new users.
Reaching over 40 million players by February 2025, Marvel Rivals has been a welcome addition to the hero shooter genre. The title features over 40 playable characters from the world of Marvel Comics, and seasonal content updates keep users engaged and eager to see what the next patch will bring. Unfortunately, as is common with online games, Marvel Rivals has had problems with toxic players, and developer NetEase is continuing to roll out new penalties for those who break the rules. The latest punishment announced for the title will strike players who disconnect from a match prematurely with point losses, and more egregious infractions will result in a competitive matchmaking ban.
Hot on the heels of the August 14 Marvel Rivals update, NetEase Games has rolled out another patch adding some fresh content for players to enjoy. Klyntar: Throne of Knull has been added as a map, which features the new gameplay mode Resource Rumble. Free rewards are up for grabs for dedicated players, including the Doctor Strange – Old Man Strange Costume. Those who upgrade to the Premium Addition can also snag the Iron First – Phoenix First and Venom – Reborn King in Black costumes. A dozen fixes have also been rolled out across all Marvel Rivals platforms, and on August 22, the Iron Man – Extrembiote Armor Bundle and the My Baby & Me – Duo Emote Combo Bundle will be available in the in-game store.
More content is coming in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5, with the Phoenix Chaos costume for Scarlet Witch slated to drop on August 29 and the Wasteland Mech costume for Peni Parker on September 5. Season 3.5 will come to a close on September 12, and fans are eager to learn what Season 4 will bring. No official announcements have been made, but rumors have pointed to Daredevil or Ghost Rider.
Earlier this week, it was reported that original characters could be coming to Marvel Rivals, as NetEase Games isn’t obligated to stick to Marvel characters exclusively. It’s unclear whether the studio is working on its own characters, but the possibility could open up some new doors and make roster additions even more unpredictable.
Marvel Rivals Version 20250821 Patch Notes (August 21, 2025)
All-New Content
Maps and Modes
Dive into the depths of Klyntar with our all-new map Klyntar: Throne of Knull, featuring a brand-new gameplay mode: Resource Rumble. Prepare for a fresh battlefield and brand-new strategies!
New Event: Ancient Powers Awaken
Battle to earn XP and level up to unlock FREE rewards, including the new Doctor Strange – Old Man Strange costume!
Upgrade to the Premium Edition for permanent access and unlock even more exclusive rewards, such as Iron Fist – Phoenix Fist and Venom – Reborn King in Black costumes.
Event Period: August 21st, 2025, 09:00:00 to September 12th, 09:00:00 (UTC)
New In Store
1. Iron Man – Extrembiote Armor Bundle
2. My Baby & Me – Duo Emote Combo Bundle
Available from: August 22nd, 2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC)
New Additions and Optimizations
All Platforms
1. Reduced the long-press time needed to switch heroes in controller mode from 1 second to 0.5 seconds.
2. FPS Cap feature now offers custom settings.
PC
1. Improved shader preloading speed for multi-threaded CPUs.
2. Added automatic shader preloading reinitialization when your local GPU shader cache becomes invalid.
Fixes
All Platforms
1. Fixed an issue where the Cloak & Dagger – Polarity Bond Nameplate was not dynamic.
2. Resolved a problem that sometimes prevented Ultimate Ability voice lines from playing during replays.
3. Fixed a bug where previous costume-exclusive audio settings could cause the costume audio settings feature to malfunction in the new version.
4. Fixed a glitch where, after changing join permissions in a Custom Game, other rooms could use a duplicate name.
Maps and Modes
1. Fixed various terrain bugs that could trap heroes, cause clipping, or send you to strange places no hero should go.
Heroes
1. Blade’s Daywalker Double-Take: We’ve sharpened his technique as sometimes, quickly unleashing his Ultimate Ability after performing Daywalker Dash could cause the follow-up animation to overlap with the ultimate. Now Blade’s combos slice through the night, no more cinematic mix-ups!
2. Blade’s Stunned by the Sun: Using Daywalker Dash and Bloodline Awakening simultaneously and being stunned at the dash’s instant could cause Blade to bug out. Talk about a bad day for a daywalker! He’s now back to his unstoppable best, no more daylight drama.
3. Blade’s Dash of Discipline: The cleaving strike follow-up to Daywalker Dash didn’t correctly display the Slow effect on enemies. Now you’ll see his enemies feel the chill after every slash!
4. Hulk’s Gamma Portal Glitch: Transforming from Bruce Banner into Hero Hulk while going through a portal could warp his look more than a run-in with the Leader. Hulk’s textures now stay Hulked out!
5. Groot’s Blossoming Beautification: Groot’s Wild Wall wasn’t syncing up with some of his costume. Now, every bloom is Groot-approved, no matter the style!
6. Star-Lord’s Space Out: Placing a Network Leapspider teleport in certain tricky spots could send Star-Lord on an unintended trip outside the map! Peter Quill’s boots are back on solid ground, no more accidental galactic detours!
Console
1. Fixed a rare issue where XBOX users’ Lord proficiency avatars displayed incorrectly. Now your hero rep shines as it should!
Marvel Rivals
9/10
- Released
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December 6, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
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NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase Games
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5
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