Summary
Marvel Rivalshas given players a first look at what they can expect to see when a new patch launches on May 8, which will include numerous bug fixes and fresh skins for Squirrel Girl and Rocket Raccoon. NetEase Games recently launched Season 2 ofMarvel Rivals, which introduced Emma Frost as a Vanguard. It’s also expected that the villain Ultron will make his debut with the release of a major mid-season update.
Winter Solider recently received a new skin inMarvel Rivals, which was based on the hero’s appearance in the popular MCU filmThunderbolts*. Sebastian Stan, who plays Winter Soldier in the MCU, even promoted the skin himself before it launched. This is one of many collaborations happening with Marvel movies, as Doctor Strange also recently received a costume based on his appearance inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games gave players a first look at patch notes for the upcoming May 8 update, which includes another wave of dates forMarvel Rivals' Giant-Size Brain Blast mode. The patch will also include a significant change to the way the emote wheel functions, as sprays and emotes will now be on separate wheels. Gamers will also have the ability to share their emote wheel across multiple characters, which has been highly requested by a large portion of the community.
Marvel Rivals Reveals May 8 Patch Notes
The update also includesnew skins forMarvel Rivals' Squirrel Girl and Rocket Raccoon, both of which are sporting summer-themed costumes. The new outfits will be released in the game’s shop on May 8 at 7 PM PDT. As of writing, there’s no official word as to how much these new cosmetics will cost. According to NetEase Games, the May 8 update will release without any required downtime. This means that, once it’s released, players will simply need to restart their game to receive the update and all of its benefits.
The popular content creator Miller Ross also pointed out that fans could soon see the classicX-Men character Jubillee make her debut inMarvel Rivalsat some point in the near future. Ross made the claim based on the fact that a recent Gallery Card mentions her by name during a conversation between Emma Frost and Betty Brant. With a new update just around the corner and even more content on the way, many players are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Version 20250508 Patch Notes
Behold! The Evolution of the Giant-Size Brain Blast – The all-new Giant-Size Hive Mind!
Prepare to let your oversized noggins shine as one during these windows:
New Content
The emote and spray wheel has been reimagined!
Portraits in “Heroes” have been updated to reflect their currently equipped costumes.
Maps and Modes
