Marvel Rivals patch 20260402 drops on April 2nd, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, and according to the official patch notes, there's no server downtime this time around. Patch and play.
The headline addition is Lower Manhattan, a new map built around a genuinely wild premise: the Alchemax HQ from 2099 has crashed into present-day New York, turning city blocks into a corrupted version of Nueva York. Honestly, that's a strong concept for a map. Alongside it, a limited-time Wonder Man Season 1 screening runs in Times Square from April 2nd through April 16th, with two daily showings. New cosmetic bundles for Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic are also going live on April 3rd.
On the fixes side, Hawkeye's ultimate now correctly damages White Fox's afterimages, Angela's dash effect no longer lingers after an interrupted cast, and a post-maintenance login bug that could lock players out of matches has been resolved. Small list, but the Hawkeye fix in particular is the kind of thing competitive players will notice. Full patch notes below.
Here's everything that changed:
Greetings, Rivals!
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on April 2nd, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play!
Here's what's coming your way:
All-New Content
New Map: Lower Manhattan
Timeline Incursion! The Alchemax Headquarters from the year 2099 has suddenly crashed into Lower Manhattan. Advanced technology and mass-produced soldiers are spreading like a plague, systematically transforming the surrounding blocks into the futuristic Nueva York. Faced with this unprecedented crisis, heroes from across the multiverse are infiltrating a battlefield corrupted by the future. There are eight million people in New York, and eight million stories, but your destiny will be forged on these very streets.
Times Square Premiere: Wonder Man Season 1 Screening
Lights, camera, ionic action! Hollywood's favorite super hero is hitting the Big Apple! Marvel Television's Wonder Man Season 1 is taking over the big screen in Times Square! Grab your popcorn, assemble your squad, and enjoy the show.
Limited-Time Screening Period: April 2nd, 2026, 19:00:00 to April 16th, 2026, 03:00:00 (UTC)
- Show 1: Daily at 19:00:00 (UTC)
- Show 2: Daily at 03:00:00 (UTC)
Limited-Time Screening: Wonder Man Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2 back-to-back!
Timezone Check: This corresponds to PDT from April 2 to April 15, daily at 12 PM and 8 PM
Heads up, The Disco and Clobberin' Club live broadcasts aren't going anywhere. Their live streams will simply shift over to the screen above the COMICS store so the broadcast can keep on rolling.
New In Store
- Invisible Woman - Riann Landau: The Debater Bundle
- Mister Fantastic - Danum Ket: The Professor Bundle
Limited Time: April 3rd, 2026, 02:00:00 to May 1st 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
- ESU College - Emoji Bundle
- Invisible Woman - Riann Landau: The Debater Costume Chroma: Pine Opposition & Royal Blue Rebuttal
Available From: April 3rd, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and Optimizations
Heroes
- Clint's Kumiho Catch: Fixed an issue where Hawkeye's Ultimate Ability might not deal damage to the afterimages created by White Fox's Ultimate Ability form. Clint never misses his mark, especially against giant nine-tailed foxes.
- Angela's Angelic Ascent: Addressed a rare issue where if Angela's Assassin's Charge was interrupted the moment it was cast, the dash effect might not disappear. The heavens have aligned, and her flight path is clear once more!
All Platforms
- Chronal Catch-Up: Fixed an issue where players still in battle during maintenance might temporarily be unable to enter battles normally after logging back in. The TVA has stabilized the timestream, so no more getting stuck in the Void between matches!
- Deadpool's Director's Cut: Fixed a visual bug in Match Highlights where Deadpool's Role could be displayed incorrectly. Wade tried to hack the UI to mess with everyone, but we caught him red-handed!
- Voice Changer Optimization: Upgraded the in-game voice changer algorithms to provide a much more natural, fluid, and immersive experience.
The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
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