NetEase has rolled out a major new update for Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, bringing a wave of fresh content, competitive adjustments, and technical refinements as the game heads into its second season. Version 20250411 introduces Emma Frost as a new playable character, complete with thematic costumes, alongside a new battle pass, revised ranked structure, and numerous improvements across gameplay, tournaments, and settings on all platforms.
Titled after the iconic Hellfire Gala, this update brings players to Krakoa in a new Domination map designed specifically for this season’s event. The update also introduces various hero fixes and balance adjustments, graphical improvements for PC users, and extended customization and control options for console players. The game’s evolving competitive scene benefits from revamped tournament structures and region classifications.
Full Marvel Rivals Version 20250411 Patch Notes
New Content
All Platforms
Heroes and Costumes
- Emma Frost joins as a playable hero.
- New costumes: Emma Frost – X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire.
Maps and Modes
- New Domination map: Hellfire Gala – Krakoa.
- Map rotation update: Krakoa enters ranked; Yggsgard and Tokyo 2099 removed from competitive mode.
- Substitute player logic optimized in Quick Matches: losses no longer penalize combat history or scoreboards.
Battle Pass and Seasonal Events
- New Battle Pass with 10 sets of costumes.
- New Cerebro Database event featuring free Mantis – Flora Maiden costume.
- Players who complete 9 matches earn Scarlet Witch – Chaos Gown costume.
- Twitch Drops event will offer Namor – Will of Galacta cosmetics.
- Mission system overhaul: rebalanced daily/challenge missions, reduced hero-specific task frequency, and adjusted reward structure.
Ranked Play
- Rank reset: all players demoted by 9 divisions at start of Season 2.
- Gold tier reward: Emma Frost – Golden Diamond costume.
- New Crests of Honor added for Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and Top 500.
- Minimum level for ranked play increased to 15.
- Pick/ban now starts at Gold III instead of Diamond.
- Eternity or One Above All players can only queue solo or duo.
- Increased scoring weight for individual performance in ranked matches.
Tournament Updates
- Season 2 of the Marvel Rivals Championship launches with updated nameplates and qualification rules.
- Regional categories updated to AMERICAS, EMEA, and PACIFIC for improved server alignment.
- New faction search system introduced for Knockout Stage.
- Tournament Overview page redesigned for clarity and accessibility.
- Championship nameplate emblem customization now available.
- New Custom Game – Tournament Room settings: pause feature and away status added.
Faction System
- New faction recruiting and searching tools implemented.
- New faction emblems available with customizable switching options.
- Reporting system added for faction-related content violations.
General Features
- Cosmetic gifting system added for friends.
- Career Overview enhancements including hero form selection and rank leaderboard visibility.
- Push-to-talk voice chat now features prompt interface.
- Spectators in Custom Games can temporarily leave and rejoin matches.
- Room host transfer now possible via right-click.
PC-Specific Updates
Graphics and Settings
- Experimental Feature: Switch Shader Compilation Mode reduces memory usage and stuttering. Note: potential issues with CPUs with fewer threads and FSR3 enabled.
- AMD FSR 4 Support: Now supported for Radeon RX 9000 series, providing AI-enhanced upscaling for improved visuals.
Console-Specific Updates
Control and Sensitivity Settings
- Vertical Deadzone Sensitivity and Acceleration Delay options introduced.
- Adjustable movement stick and trigger deadzones added.
- First-time players now receive guidance on sensitivity and controller settings.
- Focus memory updated to recall previous menu positions.
Fixes and Optimizations
All Platforms
General
- Notification and text display issues corrected.
- Fixed spectator exit issues in Custom Games.
- Settings now retain changes after restarts.
Maps
- Terrain glitches, collision bugs, and misplaced audio resolved.
- Rare spawn transfer bug in Empire of Eternal Night map addressed.
Hero Fixes
- Captain America: Shield now reflects projectiles while retreating.
- Adam Warlock: Fixed camera glitch on revive.
- Namor: Ultimate now functions correctly in Super-Soldier Factory.
- Winter Soldier: Ultimate stability improved during lag.
- Cloak & Dagger: Form-switch animation bug resolved.
- Iron Fist: Floating bug corrected.
- Wolverine: Feral Leap glitch fixed; opponents no longer lose abilities when hit.
PC
- Radeon RX 9070 XT brightness rendering issue corrected.
Console
- Resolved controller drift caused by raw mouse input settings.
- Fixed display bug showing keyboard icons during console play.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
