Marvel Rivals August 21 Patch – New Map, Mode & Fixes

Marvel Rivals has dropped another major update with the August 21 patch, bringing a brand-new map, a fresh game mode, exclusive cosmetics, and a series of key fixes across platforms. NetEase continues to deliver frequent updates, keeping the game’s momentum alive after reaching over 40 million players earlier this year.

🌌 All-New Content

🗺️ New Map & Mode

• Map:Klyntar: Throne of Knull
• Mode:Resource RumbleThis new battlefield introduces unique layouts and objectives, giving players more tactical depth and new strategies to explore.

⚡ New Event: Ancient Powers Awaken

• Earn XP and unlock free rewards, including the Doctor Strange – Old Man Strange costume.
• Premium Edition owners can also unlock:Iron Fist – Phoenix Fist costume
• Venom – Reborn King in Black costume

📅 Event runs from August 21 (09:00 UTC) to September 12 (09:00 UTC).

🛍️ Store Additions

Available starting August 22 (02:00 UTC):

• Iron Man – Extrembiote Armor Bundle
• My Baby & Me – Duo Emote Combo Bundle

🔧 Additions & Optimizations

Across All Platforms

• Controller: Reduced long-press time to switch heroes (1s → 0.5s).
• Added custom FPS Cap settings.

PC

• Improved shader preloading speed on multi-threaded CPUs.
• Auto reinitialization for shader cache if local GPU cache becomes invalid.

🛠️ Fixes

General (All Platforms)

• Fixed Cloak & Dagger – Polarity Bond Nameplate not animating correctly.
• Ultimate ability voice lines now play properly in replays.
• Costume-exclusive audio settings now function consistently.
• Fixed Custom Game room duplication bug after changing permissions.

Maps & Modes

• Patched various terrain bugs (traps, clipping, out-of-bounds issues).

Heroes

• Blade 🗡️Fixed overlapping animations with Ultimate + Daywalker Dash.
• Fixed stun interaction bug during Daywalker Dash + Bloodline Awakening.
• Fixed missing Slow effect display on Daywalker Dash’s follow-up strike.

Console

• Fixed a rare bug where Xbox Lord proficiency avatars displayed incorrectly.

🔮 What’s Next in Season 3.5

• Aug 29: Scarlet Witch – Phoenix Chaos costume
• Sep 5: Peni Parker – Wasteland Mech costume
• Sep 12: Season 3.5 concludes → all eyes on Season 4 rumors (👀 Daredevil or Ghost Rider).

Meanwhile, whispers suggest original NetEase characters could debut in future patches—meaning the roster might not stay 100% Marvel forever.

✅ With a new map, mode, rewards, and a wave of hero fixes, the August 21 update keeps Marvel Rivals feeling fresh while setting up for an exciting close to Season 3.5.