Marvel Rivals New Update on Sept. 18 Swims Out for Summer Special Vol. 2 via Patch 1.000.045
NetEase has a new patch out for Marvel Rivals on September 18, and this continues the summer event, bringing new cosmetics and more. Console gamers will see the download appear as Marvel Rivals update 1.000.045, with the patch fixing issues on all platforms.
Alongside fixes and the new cosmetics, this also brings chat channel color, special character support, and even Replay Data is spruced up too, with more stats.
For the complete list of changes made, read on for the patch notes.
Marvel Rivals Sept. 18 Update Brings New Content and Features via Patch 1.000.045
New Event: SUMMER SPECIAL VOL. 2
The highly anticipated Summer Special Vol. 2 is about to heat things up! Level up the event to unlock FREE rewards like The Thing – Rocky Tide!
Upgrade to the Premium Edition for permanent access and unlock even more exclusive rewards, such as Mantis – Oceanic Harmony and Human Torch – Sunny Sizzler costumes.
Limited-Time Event: September 18th, 2025, at 9:00:00 (UTC) to October 17th, 2025, at 9:00:00.
The Summer Special Event is back with Vol.2 on September 18, 2AM PDT!
More summer-themed costumes are heading your way, Rivals! Complete missions and progress to earn the FREE The Thing Rocky Tide costume. Upgrade to Premium for permanent event access and unlock Human Torch’s… pic.twitter.com/djIjlSTrzC
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) September 16, 2025
New In Store
1. Free Limited-Time Bundle: Receive the “Volleyball Bash” group emote combo bundle for FREE!
Claim Period: September 19th, 2025, 02:00:00 to September 22nd, 2025, 02:00:00 (UTC)
Don’t drop the ball and miss this one!
2. Invisible Woman – Azure Shade Bundle
3. The Punisher – Aqua Arsenal Bundle
Available from: September 19th, 2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC)
All-New Content
1. Chat Channels now support font color, special characters, emojis, and more. Express yourself like never before!
2. Replay Data now features more detailed hero statistics.
Fixes
All Platforms
1. Quick Match and Arcade games near completion will no longer add Substitute players.
2. Fixed abnormal hero data display on other players’ Career – Statistics page.
3. Fixed certain battle Stat Highlights not being settable in the Career system.
4. We’ve removed the Squad text chat channel when solo queueing.
Maps and Modes
1. Reduced Angela’s excessively oversized head in Giant-Size Brain Blast.
Heroes
1. Loki’s Mischievous Metamorphosis: Fixed a bug where, if Loki used his Ultimate Ability to transform into a costumed Adam Warlock and was KO’d and revived via Regenerative Cocoon, he’d come back wearing Adam’s default costume. No more wardrobe malfunctions in the Multiverse!
2. Ultron’s Palm Pilot Precision: Tweaked the starting points for Ultron’s Encephalo-Ray and Nano-Ray attacks so they now fire perfectly from his palm. Less off-align blasts, more robotic perfection!
3. Luna Snow’s Dance Upgrade: Polished the animation for Luna Snow’s Ultimate Ability. Her moves are now smooth enough to impress even Star-Lord at a Guardians dance-off. Luna’s Cool Summer Costume will be fixed next patch to nail the perfect dance dancing on the center of her Jellyfish.
Console
1. Fixed rare performance drops and screen tearing on PS5.
If you haven’t logged into the game a while. Season 4 just kicked off this month, bringing a new Vanguard hero, map and a lot more.
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