Marvel Rivals patch notes arrive every couple of weeks or so, bringing bug fixes, Hero balancing changes, and more general updates. Sometimes, as is the case with the most recent patch, events are added, and certain Heroes receive buffs or nerfs to better bring them in line with the ongoing meta. Season 2.5's latest patch notes are now live, and they focus on adding in a new store event.
These constant changes to Marvel Rivals help keep Competitive Mode fresh while providing a steady stream of reasons for players to check back in regularly. Since launch, Marvel Rivals has really proven itself as a worthy contender, landing on our list of the best free games and the best crossplay games.
Here are the latest Marvel Rivals patch notes. These add a 616 event, alongside new store skins.
Update (June 11, 2025): Detailed Patch Notes for Marvel Rivals build version 20250612, which adds a new limited time store event.
Marvel Rivals latest patch notes
The latest patch for Marvel Rivals released on June 12, 2025. This added in 616, a new limited time store event, as well as some new store skins for The Things and Invisible Woman. You can read the full patch notes here.
Marvel Rivals balancing changes
Below, you'll find a list of the latest balancing changes in Marvel Rivals, detailing the buffs and nerfs that've been applied to each character.
- Thor - full rework, Hammer throw now awards Thorforce on hit
- Jeff the Land Shark - full rework, gauge added to underwater swimming, primary attack now damages foes, secondary on cooldown, new Team Up with Venom
- Captain America - Cap took a slight hit to his survivability and Ultimate frequency
- Doctor Strange - Stephen received a slight boost in the damage of his standard abilities
- Emma Frost - The White Queen's range increased, but her defenses and Diamond Form damage took a hit
- Groot - less damage and with less frequent Ironwood Walls
- Magneto - slight boost to standard damage abilities
- Hawkeye - a boost to his regular hits!
- Hela - a slight increase in her sustained damage
- Human Torch - less damage and survivability
- Iron Fist - a hit to both his damage and survivability
- Iron Man - reduction in his Repulsor Blast damage and burst survivability
- Namor - defenses lowered a bit, but his Monstro Spawns are stronger, and his Ultimate is bigger
- Psylocke - slight dip in her burst damage ability and survivability
- Squirrel Girl - better acorns, shorter cooldowns, and improved ability release feel
- Star-Lord - Ultimate frequency reduced, but his Ultimate power has increased
- Storm - slightly improved her Ultimate Ability intensity
- The Punisher - boost to his mid-to-long range damage and a slight mobility buff during his Ultimate
- Luna Snow - boost to her combat prowess while slightly reducing the frequency of her Ultimate Ability
- Rocket Raccoon - decreased survivability
As you can see, the latest Marvel Rivals Hero balances apply to all classes, upping their damage, or making their abilities more useful. Magneto and Doctor Strange get a buff, While Captain America, Groot and Iron Fist receive significant nerfs. You can read the full details here.
