With the latest Marvel Rivals update, new skins are set to drop on February 6, and fresh patch notes have just been revealed. This breakdown highlights all the latest changes, bug fixes, and leaks regarding upcoming content.
General Fixes and Gameplay Adjustments
Several general fixes have been implemented to enhance gameplay stability:
- The age rating labels have been adjusted.
- An issue causing the Epic Launcher to restart after five minutes of inactivity, triggering random anti-cheat notifications, has been resolved.
For maps and gameplay, multiple fixes have been applied:
- Instances where players could become stuck in unique terrain have been addressed.
- A synchronization issue affecting some doors in Hydra Chart, Tera Space, and Frozen Airfield has been fixed.
Hero Bug Fixes and Improvements
A range of hero-related issues have been corrected, improving overall playability:
- Venom: The Wild Swing ability now properly concludes without failure. Additionally, the Devourer ultimate no longer fails to deal damage when activated immediately after landing.
- Mr. Fantastic: A bug affecting the Bulletproof Rubber ability, which occasionally failed to end correctly, has been fixed.
- Storm: Several improvements have been made, including fixes to her ultimate ability, which previously led to unintended positioning when used near Doctor Strange’s portal. Another issue where her ability could end abnormally if trapped by destructible structures has also been addressed.
- Moon Knight: The ground visual cue for his ultimate ability now remains visible for its intended duration.
- Wolverine: A synchronization bug with his Fastball Special ability has been resolved, ensuring consistent visuals for all players.
- Magneto & Iron Man: A rare issue where Iron Man’s ultimate remained active after being absorbed by Magneto’s ability has been fixed.
- Jeff the Land Shark: An issue causing his ultimate animation to play twice has been resolved.
- Hulk: A minor wardrobe bug affecting Banner after being revived by Rocket Raccoon has been addressed.
- Loki: Several rare issues, including a problem with his Mystical Missiles not refilling after reload and a transformation ability that could end immediately in unstable network conditions, have been fixed.
Leaks, Skins, and Speculations (Marvel Rivals Update)
A preview of the upcoming Luna Snow and Captain America skins has been released. The Tokyo map setting enhances the visuals, and an Agents of Atlas Easter egg can be spotted in the background, referencing Luna Snow’s origins in Marvel Comics.
A past leak from XOX Leak, a reliable source for Marvel Rivals information, has hinted at future themed skins. Previously, they correctly predicted the Clashing Lions set. Their reports also mention a Gothic Recursion set expected later in Season 1. A 60th Wedding Anniversary skin is also rumored, likely referencing Reed Richards and Invisible Woman, making a Valentine’s Day release a possibility. Additionally, the Cloak and Dagger skin, previously leaked, remains unseen but would fit well within the Valentine’s Day timeframe.
Doctor Strange’s Portal Fixes and Technical Challenges
A recent developer interview shed light on the significant technical hurdles faced with Doctor Strange’s portals. The portals, designed to support real-time spatial connections and combat interactions, initially caused severe performance issues, leading to lag and even game crashes.
To mitigate these problems, the development team switched to a viewport split-screen method, reducing performance strain. While many issues have been fixed, reports of minor portal-related bugs persist. Players are encouraged to report any lag or crashes still occurring.
Upcoming Characters and Map Expansions
A list of upcoming characters expected in future updates includes:
- Angela, Blade, Captain Marvel, Deadpool, Emma Frost, Hit-Monkey, Jean Grey, MODOK, The Hood, Ultron, and Valkyrie.
- New maps rumored for release in future seasons or updates include Aro, The Collector’s Theme Park, Klyntar, Celestial Remains, R’Khoa, Kun-Lun, Thebes, and the X-Mansion.
The exact release dates remain unknown, but some content could drop sooner than expected. More updates are on the way, so fans should stay tuned for official announcements.
