The latest Marvel Rivals update marks the return of the Season 0 Battle Pass, the start of Galacta’s event, and also addresses a few hero-related bugs.
Marvel Rivals is unique because it never expires whenever you purchase a Battle Pass. In saying that, you can’t buy a Battle Pass from a season that has already ended. For example, Season 1 ended on April 11, meaning players can no longer buy it.
That also applies to Season 0, which ended in January. A large segment of players missed out on the first Battle Pass, so NetEase is allowing them to catch up with Galacta’s Gift.
Marvel Rivals April 14 Update Patch Notes Explained
Tournament Room Explained
In custom matches, NetEase added a Ban/Pick Settings option that allows players to take turns banning heroes while locking in their choices. This setting was added because it will be used in future tournaments.
That includes Ignite Stage 1, which kicked off on May 15. The global tournament has a total prize pool worth over $3 million, and the Global Finals has $1 million up for grabs. The open qualifiers stage is currently open for players to try to earn a spot.
What is Galacta’s Gift Event?
Galacta’s Gift celebrates Marvel Rivals’ first anniversary since the first closed alpha test.
By earning XP during the event, players can earn Nameplates, Sprays, and Chrono Shield Cards to a Costume Coin that lets you redeem the debut costume for any one of the 33 heroes featured in Season 0.
The event runs for a limited time from 05/15/2025 2:00 AM to 05/29/2025 2:00 AM PDT. The Season 0 Battle Pass will also be available for a limited price of 590 Lattice, which translates to $6.99. There are no free rewards, so all rewards require the Luxury Battle Pass.
All Marvel Rivals April 14 Update Patch Notes
NetEase posted the complete patch notes.
New In Store
1. The Punisher – Dangan Ronin Bundle
2. Namor – Retro X-Uniform Bundle
Store Launch Time: 2025/5/16 02:00 (UTC)
S0 Battle Pass Returns
The S0 Battle Pass makes a limited-time comeback! If you missed out before, now’s your chance. Head to the Battle Pass interface and hit Nexus in the top right corner to open the Reality Link Point, then purchase the S0 Battle Pass – Chronovium to join the fray.
Limited-Time Purchase Window: 2025/5/15, 09:00:00 (UTC) ~ 2025/5/29, 09:00:00 (UTC)
New Feature
1. In Custom Game – Tournament Room, a new “Tournament (Advanced)” Ban/Pick Settings option has been added! Players can freely experience this ban-pick feature in tournament room custom games. This ban-pick mode will be used for all matches in the Marvel Rivals Ignite tournament series. In this mode, both teams take turns banishing heroes in a specific order, while also locking in their own heroes.
Console
1. A “Use Default Costume Sound Effects” toggle has been added for a tailored heroic experience.
Fixes
All Platforms
System & Features
1. Resolved a problem where, after switching the Voiceover Language while not in a match and restarting the game, the selected language sometimes wouldn’t switch correctly.
2. Addressed a mix-up in the Custom Game – Tournament Room spectator view where, after switching sides, the team names in the lower-left corner were displayed in reverse order.
Maps and Modes
1. Patched various voids in the Krakoa and Klyntar maps that could trap players.
Heroes
1. Fantastic Frequencies Fixed: We’ve tuned up an audio error where, when Mister Fantastic unleashed his Ultimate Ability while in the inflated state, the sound effect for returning to his normal state would play during the ultimate period.
2. Venom’s Aerial Antics: Fixed an issue where our favorite symbiote could sometimes find himself stuck in mid-air on certain maps. Venom is now free to swing and dive like a true anti-hero.
3. Adam Warlock’s Ultimate Troubles: Fixed a bug where the orb from Adam’s Ultimate Ability would hang around in certain areas of Krakoa longer than it should. The golden glow will now inevitably fade.
4. Hulk’s High Jump Hiccup: Smashed an issue, where under specific conditions, Hulk could find himself stuck in a jump state when using Incredible Leap. The Green Goliath can leap with the grace of a true Avenger, landing where he means to!
5. Doctor Strange’s Portal Predicament: Fixed an issue where placing Strange’s portals in Recursive Destruction zones could force them to vanish. He can open portals without worrying about them disappearing faster than Dormammu can hatch his next doom-laden scheme in the Dark Dimension!
6. The Thing’s Yancy Street Shuffle: We’ve tackled an issue where, when using his Yancy Street Charge ability, The Thing would sometimes find himself moving to distant locations. He’ll stomp on the streets without unintended detours!
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