Update Overview
- Marvel Rivals welcomes Human Torch and The Thing as new playable characters from The Fantastic Four.
- Recent updates improve Quick Match mode, allow for account deletions, and introduce a name-hiding feature.
- The patch notes detail enhancements to UI prompts, character abilities, and map adjustments, alongside faster loading times.
The latest patch notes for Marvel Rivals unveil a significant mid-season update set to launch version 20250221. Following Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which introduced iconic characters such as Dracula, Mister Fantastic, and Invisible Woman, players can now anticipate exciting new content as the battle between The Fantastic Four and Dracula intensifies.
Starting February 21, players will have the opportunity to engage in matches featuring Human Torch and The Thing, completing the core roster of The Fantastic Four. Players can team up with Invisible Woman to enjoy durability bonuses during gameplay. As a flame-wielding Duelist, Human Torch will possess abilities that allow him to unleash fiery tornadoes and walls of fire, while The Thing takes on the role of the game’s newest Vanguard, boasting a substantial health pool and protective capabilities. His ground-slam ability enables him to manipulate terrain, tossing enemies into the air while damaging surrounding structures.
Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Patch Notes
“Get ready for our latest patch! New content, updates, and fixes are coming as we continue to refine the battlefield! Read the full Patch Notes here >> https://t.co/12yTVaEJJ1 Maintenance starts on February 21 at 1 AM PST and is estimated to last around 3 hours.” — Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) February 20, 2025
In response to community feedback, NetEase Games is modifying the Quick Match mode. Players will now experience a more stable gameplay environment, as matches nearing their conclusion will no longer substitute players who leave, addressing concerns over abrupt game endings. Also notable is the addition of an account deletion feature, an option players previously lacked.
Diamond 3 ranked players and above can now activate a name-hiding option at the start of matches, a change aimed at reducing targeted gameplay where certain players often faced hero bans at the match’s commencement. Moreover, developers have optimized loading times, promising a smoother experience when entering battles.
Comprehensive Patch Notes for Marvel Rivals Season 1.5
1.1 General Updates Across All Platforms
New Heroes and Skins
- The Thing and Human Torch are officially introduced as playable heroes!
- New skins available: The Thing’s Trench Coat and First Family outfits, alongside Human Torch’s Negative Zone Gladiator and First Family designs.
Map Enhancements and Game Modes
- Introducing the Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, a new Convergence map.
- An added grace period of 0.5 seconds at the end of overtime for all game modes to prevent abrupt game closures.
- In Quick Mode, player substitutions will no longer occur as a match nears its conclusion.
- Improved loading times for more efficient match entry.
Season Battle Pass and Event Updates
- The season event Midnight Features II has commenced.
- A Twitch Drops event is currently live, rewarding players with exclusive items such as the “Two-in-One”spray and Hela’s “Great Galaxy”emote. A second round of rewards is anticipated mid-season.
- Players redeeming the Luxury Battle Pass can now convert leftover Chrono Tokens into Units.
Ranked Features
- The end of Season 1 marks the transition to S1.5 on February 21, 2025, bringing new rewards and ensuring players maintain their ranks.
- Gold Rank rewards for S1.5 will include special costumes for Invisible Woman and Human Torch, among others.
- New “Hide Own Name (Competitive)”feature for Diamond III players to prevent early targeting.
General System Updates
- Revamped Career System to distinguish Season statistics, enabling filtered views for tournaments.
- New account deletion option accessible through Settings.
- Inactivity Detection timers will pause during respawn waits.
- Automatic upload of customization changes to server storage to prevent data loss.
- Optimizations made to graphics settings and Discord binding interfaces.
1.2 PC Specific Updates
Graphics Enhancements
- Enablement of NVIDIA DLSS 4, featuring extensive performance boosts for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.
- Implementation of AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2, designed to minimize system latency, ideal for GPU-limited scenarios.
- Fixes addressing AMD FSR3 Frame Generation pacing issues.
1.3 Console Improvements
- Adjustments to graphics settings on Xbox Series S for improved performance.
- Enhanced navigation in the mail system for streamlined content management.
- Optimized aim assist range for clearer mechanics.
2. Comprehensive Fixes and Optimizations
2.1 General Fixes Across All Platforms
General Improvements
- Resolved UI delay issues in the team voice system.
- Fixed rare functionality issues during player reporting.
- Rectified various language inconsistencies and text errors.
Maps and Modes Adjustments
- Fixed terrain glitches that caused character entrapment.
- Addressed multiple sound issues across all game maps.
- Corrected gameplay indicators in various modes, ensuring accurate stats display.
Hero-Specific Fixes
- Numerous sound and performance issues corrected for various heroes.
- Important skill functionality glitches resolved for major characters, including Spider-Man, Hulk, and Doctor Strange, ensuring a smoother gaming experience overall.
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