Marvel Rivals Patch Notes (1st July 2026)
Lady Loki and White Fox get beach-themed skins, and two long-standing hero bugs finally get the axe.
Marvel Rivals goes beachside tomorrow with new cosmetics for Lady Loki and White Fox, plus the return of Captain America's Seaside Sentinel bundle. The update hits July 2nd at 09:00 UTC with zero server downtime, just patch and play.
More importantly, NetEase is finally squashing two bugs that have been nagging competitive players. Cyclops's Ricochet Force was causing cooldown timer glitches and UI errors; that's fixed. Rogue's Ability Absorption was triggering lag spikes mid-fight; that's gone too. Both are the kind of behind-the-scenes fixes that don't sound flashy until you're in a ranked match and your abilities actually work the way they should.
All the cosmetics are limited to July 31st, so if you want the Seaside or Coastal skins, you've got a month to grab them. Check the full notes below for customization details and exact bundle pricing.
Full Patch Notes
Greetings, Rivals!
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on July 2nd, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
Here's what's coming your way:
All-New Content
Pop & Win â Cross-Pool Promo
- Lady Loki - Seaside Siren
- White Fox - Coastal Kumiho
Limited Time: July 2nd, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 31st, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
New In Store
- Captain America - Seaside Sentinel Bundle
- Lady Loki - Seaside Siren Chroma Sunlit Sovereign/Sapphire Sorceress, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
- White Fox - Coastal Kumiho Chroma Glimmering Green/Pink Paws, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
- Captain America - Seaside Sentinel Customizable Parts
Limited Time: July 2nd, 2026, 09:00:00 to July 31st, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and Optimizations
Heroes
- Cyclops's Diffraction Dilemma: Fixed a bug where using Ricochet Force could result in abnormal cooldown timers or UI display errors. Scott's visor calculations are back to being absolutely flawless.
- Rogue's Siphon Stutter: Fixed an issue where using Ability Absorption would occasionally cause brief lag or stuttering. Rogue can now absorb powers as smoothly as a southern belle.
Sources
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