Marvel Rivals
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Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

DEV: NetEase GamesPUB: NetEase GamesAppID 2767030
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 10d ago·12 recent on record

Is Marvel Rivals still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

92.6
Excellent

Elixir Rating

75.4% of 418,804 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 75.3. The developers have shipped 23 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 17.3.

reception 75.3·support +17.3·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

9 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~7 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

23

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 7 days and were last heard 9 days ago — within their normal range. 23 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 4 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

3 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchSep 29, 2026

Marvel Rivals Patch 20260924 Adds God Quarry Map and New Store Bundles

Marvel Rivals' Version 20260924 patch landed on September 24th, 2026, at 09:00 UTC — no server downtime required.

What changed

New store additions (arriving September 25th, 02:00 UTC):

  • Mantis — Morning Dew Bundle
  • Daredevil — Dare-Dragon Bundle

Limited-time store items (September 25th through October 23rd, 02:00 UTC):

  • Thor — King Thor Bundle
  • Morning Dew — Emoji Bundle
  • Mantis — Morning Dew Chroma (Dreamy Dew / Sunny Snooze variants) and Ultimate Ability VFX
  • Jeff the Land Shark — Breakfin'

New map — God Quarry: The God Butcher has transformed Omnipotence City, a parliament of pantheons, into a crashing citadel of despair. The source text cuts off before full details are provided.

Swimsuit Special costumes leaving the store in two waves:

  • Wave 1 (departing October 16th, 02:00 UTC): Emma Frost, Doctor Strange, Daredevil, Black Widow, Captain America, Lady Loki, and White Fox swimsuit variants
  • Wave 2 (departing November 20th, 02:00 UTC): Magik, Scarlet Witch, and Storm swimsuit variants
  • Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 concludes October 15th, 09:00 UTC

For players who have been eyeing any of the Swimsuit Special skins, the departure windows are now fixed — particularly the Wave 1 deadline in mid-October, which leaves relatively little time.

patchSep 13, 2026

Marvel Rivals Season 10 Adds Gorr the God Butcher and Reworks Scarlet Witch

What changed

Marvel Rivals Version 20260911 launches September 11, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, following an estimated two hours of maintenance.

New character — Gorr the God Butcher The villain teased across recent story content arrives as a playable addition, accompanied by dedicated lore entries and a new serial:

  • New serial: Butcher's Blasphemy
  • New Gorr lore chapter: All Gods Will Die
  • New Loki lore chapter: Journey into Mystery

Scarlet Witch rework Wanda receives a full overhaul to her abilities and gameplay. The patch notes direct players to the official website for a detailed breakdown — specifics are not reproduced here.

Store additions Several bundles and cosmetics go live at patch launch:

  • Cloak & Dagger — Dreamy Duo Bundle (available until October 9, 2026)
  • Gorr the God Butcher — Divine Destroyer Bundle
  • Emma Frost — Glittering Goddess Bundle
  • Chroma variants and Ultimate Ability VFX for Cloak & Dagger and Emma Frost
  • Emoji bundles for Divine Destroyer, Dreamy Duo, and Glittering Goddess
  • New idle animations for The Hood and Gorr the God Butcher

Limited-time events

  • The Season 4 Battle Pass, Fruit of Immortality, returns via the Reality Link Point interface through September 24, 2026.
  • The Endgame Encore event is extended, retaining a 20% Encore Coupon discount on MCU-themed Costume Bundles.

For players invested in Scarlet Witch, the rework is the headline mechanical story — though its full scope requires a visit to the developer's external site.

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35 announcements · 23 substantial · 18 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

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PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 26, 2026
Зарубежные контент-мейкеры Marvel Rivals призывают к бойкоту игры из-за "расизма" и требуют нанять консультантов

Marvel Rivals столкнулась с новой волной критики. Многие зарубежные создатели контента призывают к бойкоту игры, ссылаясь на "расизм" и неэффективную модерацию. Часть игроков требует, чтобы NetEase наняла внешних консультантов. Поводом стал…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 24, 2026
Автор IGN заявил, что Marvel Rivals "нуждается во вмешательстве" из-за сексуализации, монетизации и репрезентации

На IGN вышла большая статья, посвящённая текущему состоянию Marvel Rivals. Её автор Карлос Моралес, который утверждает, что провёл в игре более тысячи часов, считает, что проект NetEase оказался в проблемной точке и «нуждается во вмешательс…

Community AnnouncementsSep 24, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260924 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 24th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Mantis - Morning Dew B…

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PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 22, 2026
Разработчики Marvel Rivals показали трейлер новой карты God Quarry - кладбища поверженных богов

Разработчики Marvel Rivals опубликовали трейлер новой карты десятого сезона под названием God Quarry («Каменоломня Богов»). Судя по ролику, локация сочетает в себе черты кладбища и музея: здесь можно увидеть монументы в честь павших божеств…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 21, 2026
В Marvel Rivals убрали отдельную категорию жалоб на оскорбительные и враждебные высказывания

Игроки Marvel Rivals обратили внимание на неожиданное изменение системы жалоб, появившееся в десятом сезоне игры. Из списка причин для репорта исчезла отдельная категория, связанная с языком ненависти. Теперь игроки не могут напрямую выбрат…

Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260917 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 17th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew Stories- New Moon Knight Lore - …

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Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260911 Patch Notes - Season 10 Arrives

Greetings, Rivals!After assassinating two deities back-to-back, the mysterious God Butcher has finally revealed his true face.This update begins on September 11th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours. All…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
Season 10: Butcher's Blasphemy // Dev Vision Vol. 21 | Marvel Rivals

Guangguang and Zhiyong are back again and ready to dive into Dev Vision Vol. 21! 📺Tune in now to discover what lies ahead for Season 10, including a new map, exciting events, and a brand-new costume series! Fret not, Rivals! Zhiyong tackle…

Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260911 Balance Post

ADJUSTMENTSA new wave of adjustments is on the way. Scarlet Witch is weaving a completely new curse, Black Cat is tweaking her phantom-like finesse, Wolverine's rage is getting even sharper, and the entire Strategist roster is seeing a shif…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 9, 2026
Разработчики Marvel Rivals раскрыли состав боевого пропуска 10-го сезона

Всего через пару дней в Marvel Rivals выйдет масштабное обновление: 11 сентября стартует десятый сезон игры. Он посвящен Горру, богу-мяснику, и, таким образом, этот злодей станет 54-м персонажем игры. Новый боевой пропуск для 10-го сезона M…

PC GamerSep 9, 2026
Marvel Rivals breaks its 17 month streak of adding 2 heroes per season, but its creative director reassures fans it's not 'the new normal'

Marvel Rivals' massive hero roster and regular character additions are some of its defining features. So it comes as a huge surprise that NetEase has decided to forgo tradition for the sake of focusing on improving its foundations... Read m…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260903 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on September 3rd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Ultron - B-Boy Prime Bu…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260827 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 27th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Peni Parker Liquid Shell …

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Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260820 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 20th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Cyclops - Elegant Eye Bun…

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PC GamerAug 17, 2026
Marvel Rivals players are messing with their config files 'to cancel games with no consequence' before they get a loss

The devil works hard but cheaters in Marvel Rivals work harder, as always. Some have chosen to go to extreme lengths to avoid getting an icky loss tacked to their precious match history, using their config files to help them do so... Read m…

Community AnnouncementsAug 13, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260813 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on August 13th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew In Store- Storm - Sacred Skies Bund…

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PC GamerAug 10, 2026
Marvel Rivals hits the Ozempic, comes back 40 GB lighter

Incredible news, folks: Marvel Rivals has completely repackaged its assets. No, not those assets. Last Friday, the internet's most erogenous shooter announced that it was slimming down. As part of an "Optimized texture resource compression …

Community AnnouncementsAug 7, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Patch Notes - Season 9.5 Arrives

Greetings, Rivals!Welcome to Season 9.5 of Marvel Rivals!Desire is the prologue to power, and the precipice of corruption. When desire dons the mantle of power, darkness silently creeps.This update begins on August 7th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 0…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 7, 2026
Marvel Rivals: Step into Season 9.5 // Dev Vision Vol. 20

Step into Season 9.5, Rivals! Dev Vision Vol. 20 is officially here! 💫 Join Guangguang as he takes a deep dive into the massive amount of content dropped in our latest updates. We're breaking down a new villain reveal, the upcoming roadmap…

Gamemag.ruAug 6, 2026
Многопользовательский хит Marvel Rivals скоро похудеет на консолях и ПК

NetEase Games подтвердила, что уже 7 августа условно-бесплатная соревновательная игра Marvel Rivals получит крупное техническое обновление. Патч внедрит новые алгоритмы сжатия текстур, благодаря которым проект будет занимать значительно мен…

PC GamerAug 5, 2026
Marvel Rivals is gearing up for season 9.5 with major Vanguard adjustments alongside a teaser for its next hero, The Hood

Marvel Rivals' season 9.5 launches today, and it will be bringing with it magical supervillain and hooded cloak aficionado, The Hood, who'll be appearing on August 7. Ahead of that, let's dig into the patch notes... Read more.

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260807 Balance Post

ADJUSTMENTSThe tactical landscape is constantly shifting, and a new wave of priority adjustments is on the way. Wolverine's Rage gains aggressive momentum, Moon Knight is bouncing his sharp pointy things with more style, and Peni Parker's c…

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260730 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 30th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew Mode - Path to Doomsday Avengers: Age…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260723 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 23rd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentNew Map: ThebesTwo monuments of power, di…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260716 Patch Notes

Greetings, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 16th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way: All-New ContentPOP & WIN- Devil Dinosaur - Jeff the Dino…

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PC GamerJul 16, 2026
Marvel Rivals is making some big visual changes to 'cut down on battlefield chaos' which is wonderful because my old brain can't handle that level of overstimulation

I do not possess the required amount of brain cells to digest and discern whatever happens in a Marvel Rivals team fight. I've tried, but anytime I get caught up in the middle while waves of crowd control abilities, ultimates, and everythin…

PC GamerJul 13, 2026
Marvel Rivals has upset players yet again with some peculiar balances that buff some of the strongest heroes

It took all of one day for Marvel Rivals to enrage players after the release of season 9 with a new, unasked for, and slightly confusing patch. It buffed tons of heroes some of which in no way needed a helping hand... Read more.

Community AnnouncementsJul 12, 2026
Marvel Rivals Version 20260711 Balance Post

ADJUSTMENTSIn the wake of the Season 9 launch, our temporal scanners have been working overtime, analyzing battlefield telemetry and listening to chatter from you, the community. We've seen the meta shifting, and to ensure the combat arena …

GamingOnLinuxJul 11, 2026
Valve fix up Marvel Rivals on SteamOS / Linux with Proton Hotfix

Another constantly updated game that broke with newer Proton recently is Marvel Rivals, but now thanks to Valve it should work again with Proton Hotfix. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-fix-up-marvel-r…

PC GamerJul 10, 2026
Marvel Rivals needs to pick a lane and either fully embrace balancing for 'fun' long term or stick to some serious changes

fter NetEase's best attempt at competitive balance in Marvel Rivals season 8.5, this latest season has done a complete 180, with flamethrowing sharks, lethal dive comps, and ridiculous CC counters. I'm certainly not a fan of chaos comp, but…