Marvel Rivals Update
A substantial patch is coming to Marvel Rivals on March 6, 2025, introducing an exciting new game mode, special event, and numerous gameplay improvements. The update (version 20250307) will deploy at 09:00:00 AM UTC with no server downtime required.
Galacta's Cosmic Adventure Event Brings Free Rewards
Starting March 7, 2025, at 01:00:00 AM PT and running until April 11, 2025, players can participate in the Galacta's Cosmic Adventure special event. The main attraction is the opportunity to earn a free Black Widow - Mrs. Barnes costume series for completing event objectives.
Clone Rumble: A Chaotic New Game Mode
Perhaps the most intriguing addition is the all-new Clone Rumble game mode, which breaks the traditional hero-shooter formula by allowing teammates to select the same heroes. Want to field a team of five Wolverines? Now you can! This experimental mode opens up countless new strategic possibilities and chaotic team compositions.
Clone Rumble will be available during three specific time windows:
- March 7, 2025, 1:00:00 AM PT - March 10, 2025, 2:00:00 AM PT
- March 14, 2025, 2:00:00 AM PT - March 17, 2025, 2:00:00 AM PT
- March 21, 2025, 2:00:00 AM PT - March 24, 2025, 2:00:00 AM PT
Quality-of-Life Improvements
The patch brings several welcome optimizations to Marvel Rivals, including:
- Improved Human Torch's Lord Proficiency avatar reward
- New voice enhancement setting for microphone users
- Ability to report players who abandon matches prematurely
Extensive Bug Fixes Across All Platforms
NetEase Games has addressed numerous issues affecting general gameplay, maps, and specific heroes:
Hero-Specific Fixes
Several heroes have received targeted fixes to resolve ability issues:
- Loki: Fixed UI disappearing after transformation and overlapping Regeneration Domains healing issue
- Human Torch: Resolved problems with Flaming Meteor trapping enemies in walls and Pyro-Prison persistence
- Punisher: Fixed Ultimate Ability continuing to detect enemies during network disruptions
- Hela: Addressed inconsistent knockback during Ultimate Ability and detection issues near mission vehicles
- Wolverine: Fixed exaggerated jumping abilities for characters hit by Ultimate Ability
- Jeff the Land Shark: Corrected Frozen Spitballs behavior during Team-Up Ability
- Adam Warlock: Fixed energy return when Ultimate Ability fails near cliff edges
- Peni Parker: Resolved positioning issues when hit by Namor's Ultimate Ability
Map and General Gameplay Improvements
The update also addresses several environmental and gameplay issues:
- Fixed terrain problems causing character stuck/clipping issues
- Resolved collision issues and floating objects across multiple maps
- Fixed map sound effect problems
- Corrected Proficiency Deluxe Avatar switching requiring re-login
- Fixed career profile score display issues for maximum proficiency heroes
Platform-Specific Fixes
PC players will benefit from improved Intel XeSS compatibility with certain graphics cards, while console players will see fixes for controller L3 button mapping issues and the Wolverine's Rage Uncaged trophy unlocking problem on PlayStation.
What's Next for Marvel Rivals?
With Marvel Rivals still in its first year since launching on December 6, 2024, this update demonstrates NetEase Games' commitment to expanding and refining the hero shooter experience. The introduction of experimental game modes like Clone Rumble suggests the development team is willing to test unconventional gameplay ideas that break traditional hero shooter formulas.
The March update continues to build on Marvel Rivals' foundation as a free-to-play competitive shooter while adding fresh content to keep players engaged. Whether you're playing on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S, there's plenty to look forward to when the patch drops on March 6, 2025.