Marvel Rivals Reveals Patch Notes for May 15 Update

Summary

NetEase Games has revealed patch notes for the May 15 update of Marvel Rivals, which won't require any downtime.
Marvel Rivals is launching a new Galacta's Gift event, which will allow players to earn a Costume Coin.
The Season 0 battle pass will be returning for a limited time and will cost 590 Lattice.

Marvel Rivals has given players their first look at the detailed patch notes for the upcoming May 15 update, which will not require any downtime. NetEase Games recently released Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, which added Emma Frost to the popular hero shooter's ever-expanding roster. It has also been confirmed that the villain Ultron will be added to the game as a Strategist when the developers launch a major mid-season update.

NetEase Games recently revealed that it will be adding a new item called Chrono Shield Cards to Marvel Rivals. These cards will allow users to activate a Chrono Shield with the loss of a Competitive match, which will prevent the person from losing points. Chrono Shield Cards will reset at the end of the season, which means players might not want to hang onto them for too long.

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In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games gave players a first look at patch notes for the popular hero shooter's upcoming update, which is scheduled to go live on May 15. According to the post, the update won't require any downtime, which means players will simply need to restart their game once they've downloaded it. Perhaps most notably, the update will coincide with the launch of the Galacta's Gift event in Marvel Rivals, which will give players the opportunity to earn Chrono Shield Cards, nameplates, sprays, and even a Costume Coin. Many players are particularly excited about the Costume Coin, as it will allow them to claim any of the initial 33 costumes that launched alongside the game in December 2024.

Marvel Rivals Reveals May 15 Patch Notes

Gamers will also have the ability to purchase the Season 0 battle pass in Marvel Rivals, as it is making a return from May 15 through May 29. This time around, the battle pass won't give any free rewards to players. That means people who wish to claim anything within the pass will need to purchase it for 590 Lattice. NetEase Games has stated that it is considering bringing old battle passes back in the future as well, though they will be sold at a higher price than when they made their initial debut. Many gamers seem to be excited about the return of the Season 0 battle pass, as it was only available for a short window of time when the game first launched.

The update will also include two new cosmetic bundles for Namor and The Punisher in Marvel Rivals. Namor will be receiving the Retro X-Uniform costume, which shows the hero in a classic yellow and blue outfit donned by members of the classic mutant hero group. Meanwhile, The Punisher will be receiving a skin designed by the popular concept artist Peach Momoko, which is called Dangan Ronin. With so much new content to enjoy and even more updates on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future of Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals Version 20250515 Patch Notes

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)

New In Store

The Punisher - Dangan Ronin Bundle
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

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.

Console

A "Use Default Costume Sound Effects" toggle has been added for a tailored heroic experience.

Fixes

All Platforms

System & Features

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.
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

Patched various voids in the Krakoa and Klyntar maps that could trap players.

Heroes

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.
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.
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.
Hulk's High Jump Hiccup: Smashed an issue, where under specific conditions, Hulk could find himself stuck in a jump state when using Incredible Leap. The Green Goliath can leap with the grace of a true Avenger, landing where he means to!
Doctor Strange's Portal Predicament: Fixed an issue where placing Strange's portals in Recursive Destruction zones could force them to vanish. He can open portals without worrying about them disappearing faster than Dormammu can hatch his next doom-laden scheme in the Dark Dimension!
The Thing's Yancy Street Shuffle: We've tackled an issue where, when using his Yancy Street Charge ability, The Thing would sometimes find himself moving to distant locations. He'll stomp on the streets without unintended detours!

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