The first major post-launch update for Marvel Rivals—version 20241210—has officially landed. Weighing in at around 8 to 9 GB, depending on the platform, this patch primarily addresses critical technical issues across maps, game modes, and hero abilities while laying the groundwork for future improvements.
Key Fixes and Improvements in the Update
This update resolves several critical bugs, including crashes and issues with the highlight save system. Players joining quick matches as substitutes can now see the equipped skins on heroes, eliminating a frustrating visual glitch.
Map and Game Mode Adjustments
Several maps received much-needed fixes:
- Hydra Charteris Base and Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface had collision issues repaired, preventing heroes from getting stuck in specific areas.
- Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda saw visual fixes for fog and special effects, particularly in interactions involving Hela and Storm.
Additionally, the patch addressed an exploit where ultimate ability energy carried over between rounds, ensuring fairer gameplay.
Hero Tweaks and Balancing
A number of heroes benefited from targeted corrections:
- Doctor Strange: A bug where KOs via portals unintentionally restored ultimate energy has been fixed. As a temporary measure, these KOs no longer count as eliminations attributed to the character.
- Wolverine, Black Widow, and Captain America: Abilities that occasionally behaved inconsistently in specific scenarios have been adjusted to function as intended.
Technical Improvements for PC and Consoles
PC players using FSR 3 frame generation reported memory leaks leading to blurred models—this issue has been resolved. Console players also saw adjustments to exclusive skins and other platform-specific fixes.
What’s Next for Marvel Rivals?
NetEase Games confirmed that a future patch is already in the works and will introduce new content to the game. In the meantime, players can review the full patch notes on the official website or check out the highlights below:
Marvel Rivals Update 20241210 Highlights
General Fixes
- Resolved crashes and highlight save issues.
- Fixed seasonal mission progress tracking and skin displays in quick matches.
Maps and Game Modes
- Collision repairs in Hydra Charteris Base and Klyntar.
- Visual effect adjustments on foggy maps, especially for interactions with certain heroes.
- Ultimate energy no longer carries over between rounds.
Hero Balancing
- Doctor Strange: Removed portal KO exploit.
- Adjustments to abilities for Wolverine, Black Widow, and others.
Platform-Specific Fixes
- PC: Fixed memory leaks with FSR 3.
- Console: Polished exclusive skin appearances.
Stay tuned for more updates as Marvel Rivals continues to evolve with fresh content and further refinements. Until then, enjoy smoother gameplay and improved balance in your hero matchups!
