Marvel Rivals is set to receive a significant update on May 8, 2025, at 09:00 UTC. The Version 20250508 patch will be deployed without any downtime, allowing players to jump right back into the action after updating. This update brings the evolution of the Giant-Size Brain Blast event, new store bundles, a reimagined emote and spray wheel system, and several bug fixes.
Giant-Size Hive Mind Event Returns With Two Windows
The highlight of this patch is the evolution of the Giant-Size Brain Blast event, now reborn as Giant-Size Hive Mind. Players can participate during two separate windows: May 9-12 and May 16-19, 2025 (both running from 09:00 to 09:00 UTC). This limited-time event promises to build upon the popular Brain Blast formula with new collaborative gameplay elements.
New Sunshine-Themed Store Bundles
Two new cosmetic bundles are making their way to the in-game store with this update. The Sunshine Raccoon Bundle for Rocket Raccoon and the Sunshine Squirrel Bundle for Squirrel Girl will offer players fresh ways to customize these fan-favorite characters with bright, summery aesthetics.
What's New in the Emote and Spray System?
The Marvel Rivals team has completely reimagined the emote and spray wheel system. The previously combined wheel has been split into two separate wheels with dedicated hotkeys for quicker access during gameplay. Players can now share their spray wheel configuration across all heroes, streamlining the customization process.
A convenient quick-equip feature has also been implemented, allowing newly acquired emotes to be automatically slotted into the corresponding hero's emote wheel. Similarly, when the spray wheel is set to "Apply to All," newly earned sprays can be equipped instantly across your entire roster.
Visual Improvements and Bug Fixes
Another welcome addition is the updated hero portraits in the selection menu, which now accurately reflect currently equipped costumes instead of showing default appearances.
The patch also addresses several bugs across all platforms:
- Fixed an issue where players who didn't provide the most healing could incorrectly receive the Gifted Healer badge
- Corrected Jeff the Land Shark's Ultimate Ability avatar display when swallowing 6 enemies
- Fixed Bruce Banner's inability to bind the jump action to Spacebar
- Addressed a privacy issue where voice chat could reveal original player names in anonymous mode
The Marvel Rivals Version 20250508 patch demonstrates NetEase Games' continued commitment to improving the player experience while adding fresh content to keep the game engaging. Players can simply log in after May 8, 2025, at 09:00 UTC to experience all these new features without any server downtime.