Marvel Rivals players, get ready for a fresh injection of content. A new update arrives on PC via Steam on July 16, 2026, at 09:00:00 UTC. There is no scheduled server downtime for this patch, meaning you can jump right back into the action as soon as the update installs.

Quick Facts

  • Patch Launch: July 16, 2026, at 09:00:00 UTC.
  • New Character: Devil Dinosaur featuring Jeff the Dinosaur.
  • Battle Pass Rerun: Season 3 'Power of the Phoenix' returns July 16–30.
  • Van Dyne Couture Event: Runs July 16 to August 13, 2026.

New Content and Store Additions

The highlight of this update is the arrival of Devil Dinosaur - Jeff the Dinosaur. Players can unlock this character starting July 17 at 02:00:00 UTC until August 14. Accompanying this release are several cosmetic bundles, including the "Bed-Stuy's Best" Hawkeye bundle and specific Chromas for Jeff the Dinosaur in Playful Pink and Vibrant Violet.

Invisible Woman fans can pick up the "Baxter Building Beauty" costume, which includes a unique Ultimate Ability VFX, starting July 16. Additionally, the Season 3 Battle Pass, Power of the Phoenix, makes a limited-time return to the Battle Pass Nexus from July 16 through July 30.

Van Dyne Couture Event

The runway is officially open with the Van Dyne Couture event. By completing event missions, players can earn the Magneto "Magnetic Vintage" costume and associated bundle rewards for free. A premium track is also available, offering the "Tailored Perfection" Adam Warlock skin and the "Baxter Building Beauty" Invisible Woman costume. The event concludes on August 13, 2026.

Combat Clarity and Bug Fixes

The developers have implemented a wide-reaching "Combat Clarity Upgrade" to reduce visual noise during matches. This includes visual effect adjustments for Jubilee’s base abilities and a long list of Team-Up Abilities, such as "Mr. & Mrs. X" (Rogue - Gambit), "Gods of Thunder" (Storm - Thor), and "Gamma Maelstrom" (Doctor Strange - Hulk).

Other notable fixes include:

  • Rogue: Fixed an issue where bots in the Practice Range would move despite settings to the contrary.
  • Storm & Thor: Corrected a camera animation glitch with the "Gods of Thunder" Team-Up Ability that interfered with aiming.
  • Death of Apocalypse: Resolved bugs within the mini-game to ensure progression functions correctly.
  • Xbox Console: Fixed a desync issue between achievement progress and the trophy overview.

Finally, the Chrono-Rush event is being reactivated this weekend and will remain available until the end of the current season.