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Marvel Rivals 20260326 Balance Patch Tightens Deadpool, Elevates White Fox
games16 days ago

Marvel Rivals 20260326 Balance Patch Tightens Deadpool, Elevates White Fox

Marvel Rivals Version 20260326 introduces a balance patch: Deadpool’s mobility is slightly reduced with a 0.5s cooldown on Bunny Bounce, Bunny Hop, and Healing Hop after a refresh; Elsa Bloodstone’s base health drops from 275 to 250; White Fox receives multiple buffs including full Spirit Tail on respawn, Spectral Surge healing (50), Spirit Sanctuary heal reduction (70→50) with the shield now providing 20/s HoT to nearby allies, and Blessed by the Nine during Kumiho Unleashed no longer costs White Fox health but gains a 2s cooldown.

Marvel Rivals heads to Switch 2 as in-progress port
gaming17 days ago

Marvel Rivals heads to Switch 2 as in-progress port

Marvel Rivals, a fast-paced 6v6 Marvel team-based PvP shooter, is officially confirmed to be ported to Nintendo Switch 2. Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo said the port is in progress and will be announced when there’s news, with a likely release within the next year or two. The game features dynamic hero synergies, destructible battlefields, and ongoing seasonal updates to add new heroes and maps on Switch.

Cap's Shield Sprint Rework Enables Consistent Mid-Range Pressure (Patch 20260320)
gaming23 days ago

Cap's Shield Sprint Rework Enables Consistent Mid-Range Pressure (Patch 20260320)

Marvel Rivals' 20260320 patch reworks Captain America's Sentinel Strike so shield tosses can be sprinted without canceling damage, boosting consistency and mobility; Cap's first two hits and melee damage are increased to 45, closing the close-range gap with the shield combo. Additional tweaks include Emma Frost (Diamond Form cooldown 18s→15s; Mind's Aegis 70/s→80/s), Black Panther (Spinning Kick dash now omnidirectional; damage 70→75; spear toss recovery 6s→5s), and Gambit (Ragin' Royal Flush duration 10s→8s). Changes come from Season Preview data and go live with the 20260320 update.

Marvel Rivals Balance Patch: Ultimates Calmed, Teams Reimagined
games24 days ago

Marvel Rivals Balance Patch: Ultimates Calmed, Teams Reimagined

A 60320 balance patch slows Ultimate Ability charge across Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists (about a 20% drop) and nerfs or tweaks many heroes to reduce ult spam. Global changes cut damage/healing-to-energy conversions and adjust passive energy regen, with notable nerfs to Angela, Captain America, Deadpool, Elsa, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and more. Several Team-Ups are retired or reshaped (Duality Dance and Jeff-nado removed), while new dynamics debut: Blessing of the Kumiho (White Fox with Luna Snow) and Spirit Fox Accord via Luna Snow, plus a Cosmic Cyclone synergy between Storm and Adam Warlock. The update aims for longer, more planned battles and fresh strategic options.

Marvel Rivals Season 6: Livestream Winners Unveiled
gaming1 month ago

Marvel Rivals Season 6: Livestream Winners Unveiled

Marvel Rivals has announced the winners of its S6 Livestream Incentive Event, with the list posted in an image. Winners will be contacted by email by March 31, and prizes are to be distributed by April 20, subject to potential delays. Eligibility required streams to meet all criteria, include the correct hashtags, and register on the official event page. For questions, contact [email protected].

Deadpool-Driven Marvel Rivals S6 Winners Announced
gaming1 month ago

Deadpool-Driven Marvel Rivals S6 Winners Announced

Marvel Rivals has announced the winners of its S6 Content Incentive Event, celebrating Deadpool's chaotic energy and the community's creative submissions. The winners are listed in an accompanying image; winners will be contacted by email by March 31, and prizes will be distributed by April 15, with possible delays due to logistics. For questions, contact [email protected].

Marvel Rivals Patch Day Delivers New Bundles, Chrono-Rush Returns
technology1 month ago

Marvel Rivals Patch Day Delivers New Bundles, Chrono-Rush Returns

Marvel Rivals patch 20260305 goes live March 5, 2026 at 09:00 UTC with no downtime, adding three new bundles (Psylocke – Once-Captive Corsair, Captain America – Cursed Captain, Once-Captive Corsair – Emoji) and reviving a two-week Chrono-Rush event (Mar 5–Mar 20). Bundles become available starting Mar 6 02:00 UTC. Also fixes include Iron Fist’s Lion Roar voice toggle, Angela’s Assassin’s Charge bug, and Doctor Strange’s portal behavior.

Marvel Rivals Feb Patch Delivers New Bundles, Free Emote, and Stability Tweaks
gaming2 months ago

Marvel Rivals Feb Patch Delivers New Bundles, Free Emote, and Stability Tweaks

Marvel Rivals’ February patch goes live Feb 5, 2026 (UTC) with no downtime and adds new content: Groot-Mecha-Flora and Magneto-Seats bundles, a Groot emoji bundle, a Take a Seat emote bundle, and a Deadpool animation, plus a free The Thing's Helmet Ready Emote available Feb 8–22. The Loki: Lady Loki bundle is extended to Feb 20. Across platforms, fixes include Hydra Charteris achievement counting, Clobberin' Club format alignment, Loki’s Mastery no longer sharing Proficiency, and improved Times Square Cloak physics. Console gains feature memory optimizations at pre-match hero select, and Angela’s portal interaction is corrected to keep Doctor Strange in place. Stay tuned for more updates.

Marvel Rivals S5.5: Winners Announced, Prizes on the Way
gaming2 months ago

Marvel Rivals S5.5: Winners Announced, Prizes on the Way

Marvel Rivals has announced the winners of its S5.5 Livestream Incentive Event. The winners list is provided as an image; winners will be emailed by February 15. Rewards are expected to be distributed by March 10, with possible delays due to logistics. Eligibility required streams to meet all requirements, include the correct hashtags, and register on the official event page. For questions, contact [email protected].

Marvel Rivals Patch Brings Museum Map, 1v1 Club, and Disco Night Event
gaming2 months ago

Marvel Rivals Patch Brings Museum Map, 1v1 Club, and Disco Night Event

The January 29, 2026 patch (no downtime) adds the Museum of Contemplation map, a new 1v1 mode called The Clobberin’ Club, and the Flight Mode World Tour event running Jan 29–Feb 19 with free Hela: Disco of the Dead and costume unlocks for Spider-Man and Psylocke. Times Square hosts a Disco Night with new costumes and a welcome gift; in-store bundles include Angela Ace of Spades, Emma Frost Queen of Diamonds, Psylocke Psychedelic Pulse Chromas, and a Take a Seat Emote Combo. A new Doctor Strange animation arrives Jan 30, plus visuals upgrades for Luna Snow and Anti-Venom, and fixes across platforms (banter tweaks for Deadpool/Galacta, console visuals for Disco, Gambit haptics, and hero bugs for Hela and Angela). More updates are teased in official channels.

Patch Brings Museum Map, Disco Nights, and 1v1 Mayhem to Marvel Rivals
gaming2 months ago

Patch Brings Museum Map, Disco Nights, and 1v1 Mayhem to Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals drops a January 29, 2026 patch introducing the Museum of Contemplation map, a new 1v1 mode called The Clobberin' Club, and the Flight Mode World Tour event with a free Hela outfit (Disco of the Dead) and premium Spider-Man (Groovy Swing) and Psylocke (Psychedelic Pulse) costumes. The Times Square Disco Night offers a first-join reward of 100 Units, plus in-store bundles, animation upgrades, costume visuals, and cross-platform fixes, all with no downtime.

Marvel Rivals to curb farming exploits with new behavior-detection system
gaming2 months ago

Marvel Rivals to curb farming exploits with new behavior-detection system

Marvel Rivals is planning to curb “lord farmers” by adding a combat-behavior detection system that can issue warnings, short-term suspensions, and permanent bans to players who AFK-farm stats to boost hero proficiency, a problem tied to the game’s cosmetic-reward system; NetEase has moved quickly to address feedback, and the player community has largely welcomed tougher enforcement as a remedy for disrupted matches and unfair pacing on regional servers as Deadpool’s release boosted activity.

Deadpool Leads Marvel Rivals Season 6 with Night at the Museum Battle Pass
gaming2 months ago

Deadpool Leads Marvel Rivals Season 6 with Night at the Museum Battle Pass

Marvel Rivals Season 6 introduces Deadpool as the first hero able to take any of the three roles with a swap option at selection, and launches a Night at the Museum-themed battle pass. The base pass costs 990 Lattice (~$10) and includes 10 skins plus MVP animations, emotes, and sprays; a premium version costs 2,100 Lattice (~$21) and adds Chrono Tokens, token boosts, plus items like Units and Unstable Molecules, with 600 Lattice included in the premium bundle. The season also adds notable skins such as Bucky (Winter Soldier), Vampire Slayer (Blade), Black Panther, Storm, Moon Knight’s King of Clubs, and Human Torch’s Jack of Hearts, with several card-themed skins expected in the in-game shop.

Deadpool Arrives in Marvel Rivals, Defying Roles and Breaking the Fourth Wall
technology2 months ago

Deadpool Arrives in Marvel Rivals, Defying Roles and Breaking the Fourth Wall

Deadpool is joining NetEase’s online shooter Marvel Rivals, arriving Feb. 16 with a versatile kit that can switch him between tank, DPS, and healer and even pull a comic-book moment mid‑match. The Season 6 update, Night at the Museum, starts Jan. 16, adding more content and fixes as Deadpool’s unpredictable gameplay looms on the horizon. The piece notes Marvel Rivals’ growth and a prior round of layoffs at NetEase, underscoring Deadpool as a standout, much-anticipated addition to the roster.

Deadpool Arrives as Marvel Rivals Season 6 Unleashes Major Updates
gaming2 months ago

Deadpool Arrives as Marvel Rivals Season 6 Unleashes Major Updates

Season 6 of Marvel Rivals introduces Deadpool, new systems (Times Square Photo Mode and shareable controller presets), an automatic Proficiency-to-level conversion that instantly unlocks rewards, a new in-store lineup and a Museum-themed Battle Pass, plus events like Whac-A-Jeff and extended gift drops. The patch also reshapes the competitive scene with the Marvel Rivals Championship and Ignite Series changes, Champion Points, and a slate of balance fixes for several heroes. Maintenance is expected to last about 2 hours on January 16, 2026 (UTC) before the update goes live.