What changed in Marvel Rivals in 2024
76 updates · 13 main milestones · Apr 26, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024
- 3 eventsWinter Celebration Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone
Kick off the Winter Celebration event with new gameplay and rewards starting December 20, 2024.
SteamNew Costumes: Winter Holiday Seriesnew contentIntroducing new holiday-themed costumes for various heroes, including free and limited-time store releases.
SteamNew Mode: Jeff's Winter Splash Festivalnew contentControl Jeff the Land Shark in a new mode to transform the garden of Yggsgard into a winter wonderland.
Steam - 20 eventsJeff the Land Shark's Ultimate Fixbug fix
Resolved issues causing premature ends to Jeff's ultimate ability.
SteamTerrain Deaths with Jeff Fixedbug fixFixed issues where Jeff's ultimate caused terrain KOs and invisibility.
SteamDouble-Elimination Tournament Display Fixbug fixFixed an issue with the round display in double-elimination tournaments.
SteamWinter Soldier Speed Fixbug fixFixed movement speed issues for Winter Soldier after using his ultimate.
SteamFaction Exit Scheduling Fixbug fixFixed the scheduling info issue when exiting a faction post-tournament.
SteamConsole Memory Management OptimizationperformanceImproved memory management on consoles to prevent crashes due to insufficient memory.
SteamPunisher's Ultimate Damage Fixbug fixResolved occasional damage issues with Punisher's ultimate.
SteamHistorical Faction Access Issue Fixedbug fixResolved the issue preventing access to the historical faction interface after disbanding top factions.
SteamSquirrel Girl Achievement Tracking Fixbug fixEnemies defeated by Squirrel Girl's ability now correctly count towards the achievement.
SteamDuplicate Characters Issue Fixedbug fixResolved the issue where duplicate characters could appear in special cases.
SteamConvoy Mission Vehicle Performance Fixbug fixCorrected abnormal vehicle performance during special convoy missions.
SteamNetwork Stability Improvementsbug fixPartially resolved map loading issues under poor network conditions.
SteamHela's Wind-up Fixbug fixFixed the issue where Hela's ultimate could be interrupted prematurely.
SteamDoctor Strange's Portal Power Fixbug fixFixed the issue with teammates charging Doctor Strange's ultimate ability through portals.
SteamStar-Lord's Low Gravity Glitch Fixbug fixFixed the shaking issue for Star-Lord in low gravity zones.
SteamRocket Raccoon's Jet Packs Fixbug fixResolved the issue preventing Rocket's jet packs from being picked up.
SteamHulk and Hela Ultimate Countdown Fixbug fixProperly managed the countdown for Hulk and Hela's ultimate transformations.
SteamTournament Exit Glitch Resolvedbug fixFixed the issue causing players to encounter a white screen after exiting a tournament.
SteamCollision Issues on Maps Fixedbug fixResolved issues where characters were getting stuck in edge positions on some maps.
Steam - 16 eventsResolved fog visibility issues for specific heroesbug fix
Fixed fog visibility issues for Hela and Storm when activating their Ultimates in foggy areas.
SteamFixed crosshair deviation and lag in highlightsbug fixResolved significant crosshair deviation and lag issues when playing highlights and recordings.
SteamCorrected mission progress display on Season Event screenbug fixMission progress on the Season Event screen now displays correctly.
SteamTemporarily disabled Doctor Strange's portals for terrain KOsbug fixDisabled terrain KO attribution for Doctor Strange's portals to fix an issue with Ultimate energy restoration.
SteamFixed terrain revival issues for multiple heroesbug fixResolved issues where heroes could become stuck beneath terrain upon revival in certain scenarios.
SteamResolved game crash when changing highlight save locationbug fixFixed an issue that caused the game to crash when changing where Highlights were saved.
SteamFixed game freeze after crashbug fixThe game will now close immediately after crashing instead of freezing for a long period.
SteamFixed Ultimate energy carryover in Competitive modebug fixHeroes will no longer carry over Ultimate energy from the second round to the third round in Competitive.
SteamResolved voice line issues for multiple heroesbug fixFixed issues where certain ability voice lines were not playing for Wolverine, Star-Lord, and Iron Fist.
SteamFixed desynchronization of doors in Competitive modebug fixResolved issues with door desynchronization when disconnecting and reconnecting in matches.
SteamFixed costume visibility for Quick Match replacementsbug fixPlayers joining a Quick Match as a replacement can now see heroes' equipped costumes.
SteamFixed energy recovery issues for Black Widow and Captain Americabug fixResolved issues where Black Widow's Ultimate would not recover energy and Captain America's Ultimate wouldn't end as intended.
SteamResolved memory leaks with FSR 3 frame generationperformanceFixed memory leaks caused by using FSR 3 frame generation technology, preventing blurry models.
SteamFixed character stuck issues on certain mapsbug fixResolved issues where characters could become stuck or clip through on certain maps.
SteamCorrected Black Widow's ADS sensitivity descriptionbug fixFixed the incorrect description for ADS sensitivity in Black Widow's settings.
Steam - 26 eventsFour New Maps Releasednew contentMilestone
Introducing four new maps including Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, Hall of Djalia, Hydra Charteris Base: Hell's Heaven, and Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface.
SteamNo Cross-Progression Between PlatformssystemAccount data cannot be transferred between different platforms.
SteamInaugural Season: Dooms' Rise Launchseasonal eventMilestoneAll-new content for an incredible one-month experience starting December 6th.
SteamDirectX 12 Compatibility FixsystemUpdate Windows and graphics drivers to resolve DirectX 12 support issues.
SteamGalactic Tunes Soundtrack ReleaseaudioThe official video game soundtrack featuring 19 tracks will be available on major music platforms.
SteamPowered by Unreal Engine 5performanceMarvel Rivals utilizes Unreal Engine 5 with advanced Lumen Global Illumination and Chaos Destruction system.
SteamIntroduction of New Heroes: Captain America and Winter Soldiernew contentMilestoneCaptain America and the Winter Soldier will be added to the hero roster at launch.
SteamGame Powered by UE5 with Advanced FeaturesperformanceMarvel Rivals will utilize UE5 with Lumen global illumination, NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS 1.3.
SteamFix for 'Out of Video Memory' CrashsystemUpdate BIOS for 13th or 14th generation Intel CPUs to resolve crashes.
SteamRecharge Page Access IssuessystemSteps to troubleshoot access issues for the recharge page in Steam.
SteamPerformance Issues Despite Meeting RequirementssystemAdvice on reducing graphics settings to improve performance even if minimum requirements are met.
SteamNew Crossover Events and Narrativesnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of new crossover events and narratives within the game.
SteamEntangled Moments Seasonal Eventseasonal eventPlayers can participate in the 'Entangled Moments' event to unlock spray rewards, gallery card rewards, and stories.
SteamCrash and Graphical Error FixessystemInstructions for updating drivers and repairing the game client to fix crashes.
SteamUninstall Previous Beta VersionssystemPlayers must uninstall any earlier beta versions before downloading the official release.
SteamStuttering Troubleshooting StepssystemSteps to reduce stuttering during gameplay, including driver reinstallation and setting high-performance mode.
SteamMinimum System Requirements ListedsystemMinimum requirements include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060.
SteamSingle Server for All PlayerssystemPlayers can choose the server with the lowest latency for a better gaming experience.
SteamSupported Languages AnnouncedlocalizationThe game supports multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, and more.
SteamRecommended System Requirements ListedsystemRecommended requirements include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.
SteamTesting Rewards DistributionsystemPlayers who participated in the CBT will receive rewards through in-game mail.
SteamNew Super Heroes and Mapsnew contentMilestoneEach seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes and diverse maps.
SteamMarvel Rivals Official Releasedlc releaseMilestoneMarvel Rivals officially releases as a free-to-play game on multiple platforms.
SteamMarvel Rivals Launch Date Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneMarvel Rivals is set to officially launch on December 6th, 2024, as a free-to-play game with all heroes unlocked.
SteamCrash Troubleshooting StepssystemInstructions provided for resolving frequent crashes during gameplay.
Steam - 4 eventsPreload Available for PC Playersnew content
PC players can now preload Marvel Rivals from Steam ahead of the official launch.
SteamPC System Requirements AnnouncedsystemMinimum and recommended system requirements for Marvel Rivals have been detailed for PC players.
SteamServer Launch Date ConfirmednetworkMilestoneThe game servers will officially open on December 6th, 2024 at 00:00 (UTC+0).
SteamInstructions for Existing Playersquality of lifeExisting players must delete previous game versions and launchers before re-downloading the game.
Steam - 1 eventDev Vision Vol. 2 Announcementother
Lead Combat Designer discusses Game Experience Optimization and Anti-Cheat Measures.
Steam - 6 eventsRecommended System Requirementssystem
Minimum system requirements for the Closed Alpha Test include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, and 16 GB RAM.
SteamGame Modes Availablenew contentMilestoneThree distinct game modes: Convoy, Domination, and Convergence will be available during the Closed Alpha Test.
SteamClosed Alpha Test Announcementnew contentMilestoneThe Closed Alpha Test for Marvel Rivals kicks off on May 10th with 19 playable characters and three game modes.
SteamMaps Featured in Closed Alphanew contentMilestonePlayers can explore three maps: YGGSGARD: YGGDRASILL PATH, YGGSGARD: ROYAL PALACE, and TOKYO 2099: SHIN-SHIBUYA.
SteamPlayable Characters in Closed Alphanew contentMilestonePlayers can battle with 19 Super Heroes and Villains including Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Hulk, and Spider-Man.
SteamController Support in Closed Alphaquality of lifeThe Closed Alpha Test will support controller input for enhanced gameplay experience.
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