Marvel Rivals Drops April 24 Patch Notes, Teases Giant-Size Brain Blast Mode

Marvel Rivals has unveiled the full patch notes for its upcoming April 24 update, packed with fresh content, bug fixes, and a quirky new limited-time mode. Coming on the heels of Season 2, which introduced Emma Frost as a new Vanguard and teased Ultron’s arrival, the latest patch signals a strong mid-season refresh for the popular hero shooter. 🚀

While Ultron doesn’t yet have an official launch date, NetEase has confirmed he’ll arrive with a major mid-season update, much like Human Torch and The Thing did in Season 1. It’s widely speculated that Ultron will join the roster as a Strategist, focused on healing and support—though that detail is still unofficial. A known leaker previously revealed Ultron’s ability kit back in December 2024, fueling the community’s anticipation. 🤖💥

🎮 New Mode: Giant-Size Brain Blast (🧠 x 100)

The highlight of this patch is the introduction of Giant-Size Brain Blast, a new mode that gives all heroes a bobblehead-style makeover during matches. In the trailer, fans watched as Captain America, Spider-Man, Loki, Moon Knight, and Venom entered the battlefield with hilariously oversized heads. This lighthearted twist is purely visual but adds a playful flavor to the Marvel Rivals experience.

Giant-Size Brain Blast Event Windows:

• April 25, 2025 @ 09:00 UTC – April 28, 2025 @ 12:00 UTC
• May 2, 2025 @ 09:00 UTC – May 5, 2025 @ 12:00 UTC

Players can battle for top spots on the special event leaderboards and unlock colossal rewards. 🏆

🛍️ New Store Content (Available April 24 @ 7 PM PDT)

• Loki – Shin Sagi-Shi Bundle
• Hela – Yami no Karasu Bundle
• Brain Blast-themed emotes for multiple heroes

These skins are inspired by Kirisaki Mountain, featuring elegant Japanese-themed designs in striking white and green color palettes.

🛠️ System Updates & Resource Tweaks

• Luna Snow’s “Cyber Tunes” emote now loops endlessly, keeping her groove going without interruption.
• The hero proficiency system has been overhauled:Missions are now split between Quick Match/Competitive and Conquest/Doom Match categories.
• Quick Match/Competitive missions have no repetition limit, while Conquest/Doom missions now have a daily cap.

🧰 Major Fixes Across All Platforms

General:

• Fixed a rare bug where players would get stuck on the round-switch transition screen.
• Resolved an issue on Krakoa where the emote wheel couldn’t be used (except bottom-right).
• Fixed a Faction name bug where users couldn’t rename again after the cooldown.
• Updated the Faction Recruit interface, removing a confusing “Only Leader Can Select” prompt for non-leaders.
• Tournament Room settings now let coaches hide opponent voting displays in Competitive.
• Prevented a rare navigation bar glitch when quickly flipping between season screens.

Maps & Terrain:

• Resolved several clipping issues and odd terrain bugs across maps.

Hero Fixes:

• Emma Frost: Her Carbon Crush will no longer send foes into the void. Moves now land exactly as intended 💎.
• Mister Fantastic: Fixed his Flexible Elongation targeting through portals—movement should now match his big brain moves 🧠.
• Iron Fist: Resolved rollback issues with K’un-Lun Kick during high-latency situations 🥋.
• Psylocke: Her Wing Shurikens now deal proper damage, even when hitting Loki’s arm 🎯.
• Star-Lord: Restored facial animations to his Spartax Slumber emote 😴.
• Squirrel Girl: Her default emote now shows her full range of facial expressions 🐿️.
• Invisible Woman: Fixed the Guardian Shield recharge rate, restoring it to intended functionality 🛡️.