Marvel Rivals: New Game Updates

Latest Updates on Marvel Rivals

2025

January 14

Marvel Rivals revealed that following Season 1's successful launch, new heroes will be introduced every six weeks. Each season will last two months, featuring two new playable characters. Season 1 is an exception with four heroes: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman arrived first, followed by Human Torch and The Thing.

Related: Marvel Rivals Confirms Bi-Monthly Hero Additions (VideoGamesChronicle)

January 13

The development team initially banned mods preventing customized skins from being used in online matches. Despite restrictions, modders developed workarounds, maintaining the ability to implement player-created content through additional steps.

Related: Custom Skins Continue Flowing Despite Marvel Rivals' Restrictions: 'The Modding Scene Prevails' (GamesRadar)

January 13

Season 1's launch featuring the Fantastic Four propelled Marvel Rivals to surpass 600,000 concurrent players, setting a new peak record.

Related: Marvel Rivals Hits New Player Milestone With Season 1 Release (Game8)

January 6

A recent anti-cheat sweep accidentally banned legitimate players using Linux or Steam Deck. Developers promptly reversed erroneous bans and issued apologies.

Related: Marvel Rivals Addresses False Ban Incident (Game8)

January 6

The Season 1 trailer showcased new arrivals battling two versions of Dr. Doom. Following Season 0's holiday conclusion, the Fantastic Four debuted as key protagonists.

Related: Marvel Rivals Unveils Season 1 Content Trailer (VideoGamesChronicle)

2024

December 17

Festive winter skins were introduced for Jeff, Venom, Groot and Rocket alongside seasonal game modes celebrating the holidays.

Related: Holiday-Themed Skins Hit Marvel Rivals (MarvelRivals Twitter/X)

December 11

While Marvel Rivals maintained over 200,000 players, competitor Overwatch 2 hit Steam's lowest recorded player count with fewer than 17,000.

Related: Marvel Rivals Thrives as Overwatch 2 Declines (Game8)

December 9

The simultaneous launch of Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2 broke records. Marvel Rivals peaked at 480k players while Path of Exile 2 reached 570k.

Related: Dual Game Launches Shatter Player Records (Game8)

December 6

A Fortnite crossover offered Epic Games players an exclusive Rivaled Sailer Glider through special missions.

Related: Marvel Rivals x Fortnite Partnership Event (MarvelRivals)

July 25

During beta testing, Marvel Rivals' 50,000+ player count dramatically outpaced competitor Concord's 2,000+ figures within 48 hours.

Related: Marvel Rivals Beta Dominates Concord's Numbers (Game8)