Marvel Rivals July 17 Update Patch Notes: New Skins, Color Variants & Quality-of-Life Changes

Marvel Rivals is heating things up this summer with the launch of its July 17 update, bringing fresh cosmetics, quality-of-life improvements, and new ways to earn Accessory Points. NetEase Games recently kicked off Season 3, introducing the all-new Accessory System and expanding the game’s customization options—now they’re doubling down with even more content.

🌞 Summer Skins Get Stylish Color Variants

With the new patch, NetEase Games is rolling out alternate color options for several summer-themed skins. These variants can be purchased using Unstable Molecules, a currency earned through seasonal events and the Season 3 Battle Pass. Players can also use Lattice as a substitute.

Here’s a quick look at the new color variants:

• Psylocke – Breezy Butterfly: Violet Veil and Moonlit Mirage
• Luna Snow – Cool Summer: Radiant Radiance and Prismatic Pulse
• Thor – Worthy Waves: Azure Skies
• Loki – Robe of Relaxation: Tidal Trickery

👙 Psylocke & Loki Swimsuit Skins Arrive

Two new limited-time skins will hit the in-game shop on July 17 at 7 PM PDT:

• Psylocke – Breezy Butterfly Bundle (with two color options)
• Loki – Robe of Relaxation Bundle (with one color option)

These skins will be available until August 15, so players will need to act fast if they want to add these summer exclusives to their collection.

⚙️ Quality-of-Life Updates & Fixes

Alongside new cosmetics, the update includes several gameplay improvements:

🎯 New Content & Adjustments

• Accessory Points can now be earned in Practice VS. AI mode, giving players a more accessible way to unlock customization items.

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Optimizations

All Platforms:

• Fixed an issue where changing keybinds for keyboard or controller could cause conflicts.

Maps & Modes:

• Resolved terrain bugs that caused characters to get stuck or clip through certain areas.
• Fixed object collision issues and removed floating debris.

Heroes:

• Monster Hulk: Fixed a bug where his Ultimate would glitch if the target was on a portal during the grab animation.
• Magneto: Resolved a rare issue where blocking Cloak’s Terror Cape could still apply negative effects despite using Metallic Curtain.

🎉 Summer Special Event Details

The Summer Special event officially launches with the patch on July 17 at 9:00 AM UTC and runs through August 15. Here's what’s included:

• Free rewards: Level up to unlock items like Thor – Worthy Waves.
• Premium Track: Unlock additional cosmetics, including The Thing – Sunshine Thing and Luna Snow – Cool Summer.

📅 Event & Update Summary

• Patch Release: July 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC
• Summer Skins Drop: July 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM PDT
• Color Variants Availability: July 18 – August 15
• Summer Special Event: July 17 – August 15

With a steady stream of updates, new cosmetics, and more accessible progression, Marvel Rivals continues to build momentum as one of the year’s most promising hero shooters.