Marvel Rivals New February 19 Update Brings Balance Adjustments via Patch 1.35/1.000.073

NetEase has released the latest balance patch for Marvel Rivals, and it’s out even if there’s no major update for the hero shooter. Console gamers will see this download as Marvel Rivals update 1.35/1.000.073, which is available now on all platforms on February 19.

Aside from new cosmetics and events, this patch nerfs Gambit and Elsa Bloodstone.

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For the complete details on that and more, read on for the official patch notes.

Marvel Rivals Latest Update Nerfs Gambit and Elsa

New Events —— Faulty Dream & Twisted Nightmare

This week will see the launch of two brand new events:
Complete the Faulty Dream event to unlock Doctor Strange Phantom Sorcerer Costume and other rewards for FREE!
Complete the Twisted Nightmare event to unlock Scarlet Witch Twisted Conjurer Costume and other rewards.

New In Store

1. Iron Man – Iron Mariner Bundle
2. Emma Frost – Black Queen of the Marauders Bundle
3. Emma Frost – Black Queen of the Marauders Emoji Bundle
4. Scarlet Witch Twisted Conjurer Costume Color Chromas & Ability VFX – Ultimate Ability
5. Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle
New Animation For: Groot, Elsa Bloodstone
Available From: February 20th, 2026, at 02:00:00 (UTC).

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Marvel Rivals Balance Adjustment Changes on February 19

DUELIST

Elsa Bloodstone

The huntress’s ult is toned down. Now Glartrox suppresses enemies for a shorter duration. The bar for Elsa to release Glartrox is raised, and the monster becomes a little less unbreakable.
– Reduces Glartrox’s health from 500 to 400; Reduces Dash Duration from 6s to 3.5s; adjusts the enemy grab hitbox from 6m (L) × 6m (W) × 3.5m (H) to 5m (L) × 5m (W) × 3.5m (H).

Hawkeye

The archer must now stay laser-focused to deal meaningful damage.
– Reduces Piercing Arrow’s Base Damage from 34 to 28. Reduces the Base Damage of a fully charged arrow from 85 to 70. When boosted by Archer’s Focus, the damage of a charged arrow is down from 175 to 160.

Hela

The Queen of Hel’s threat now extends only to a limited extent.
– Damage falloff of Nightsword Thorn still starts at 18m; at 30m, maximum falloff drops to 70% of the base (was 80%) ; beyond 25m, two critical hits will not KO a 250 HP target.

STRATEGIST

Gambit

The King of Cards takes a slight hit in survivability and damage.
– Reduces base health from 275 to 250.
– Breaking Spades now grants 10% Damage Boost (was 15%).

With NetEase having just released the big 6.5 update last week, don’t expect any new major content outside of Season 7.

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