patch · September 18, 2025
Marvel Rivals v20250918 Update Launches Summer Special Vol. 2 and Hero Tweaks
Marvel Rivals drops a zero-downtime update introducing the Summer Special Vol. 2 event, fresh store bundles, chat formatting options, and bug fixes for Loki, Ultron, and Luna Snow.
Marvel Rivals has deployed its September 18, 2025 update without requiring server downtime. The patch brings the Summer Special Vol. 2 event alongside store additions, social upgrades, and targeted fixes for hero animations and stats.
Summer Special Vol. 2 and Store Additions
The Summer Special Vol. 2 event runs from September 18 through October 17, 2025. Leveling up the event unlocks free rewards, including The Thing's Rocky Tide costume. Premium tier purchases add the Mantis Oceanic Harmony and Human Torch Sunny Sizzler outfits. Additionally, a free Volleyball Bash group emote combo bundle is claimable from September 19 to September 22. The Invisible Woman Azure Shade and The Punisher Aqua Arsenal bundles arrive in the store on September 19.
Hero Adjustments and Bug Fixes
Loki's ultimate bug has been resolved, ensuring that transforming into a costumed Adam Warlock, getting knocked out, and reviving via Regenerative Cocoon no longer forces a revert to Adam's default costume. Ultron's Encephalo-Ray and Nano-Ray attacks now fire directly from his palm, fixing alignment issues. Luna Snow receives an animation polish for her ultimate ability, though her Cool Summer costume fix is scheduled for the next patch. In the Giant-Size Brain Blast mode, Angela's head size has been reduced.
System and UI Upgrades
Chat channels now support font colors, special characters, and emojis. Replay data provides more detailed hero statistics. The update also removes the Squad text chat channel for solo queue players and fixes career statistics page displays and battle stat highlights.
Matchmaking Fixes
Quick Match and Arcade games that are close to completion will no longer drop substitute players into matches.
Why this patch matters
This patch delivers a solid mix of cosmetic events and quality-of-life adjustments without shaking up competitive balance.