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Marvel Rivals Releases August 20 Patch With New Skins and Targeted Hero Fixes

The no‑downtime patch repairs player‑blocking bugs for Loki and Hela.

Overview

  • Marvel Rivals pushed version 20260820 live Thursday, August 20, 2026 with no server downtime required.
  • The update fixes a Twisted Team‑Up bug that caused Lady Loki’s lower‑body animations to contort when using Hela’s Villain’s Illusion.
  • Developers also addressed Hela’s 'Zero‑G Stall,' which could leave her paralyzed when casting Astral Flock after rising in Thoth’s Wrath zones on Wakanda maps.
  • New in‑store skin bundles for Cyclops (Elegant Eye), Phoenix (Viridian Vogue) and Daredevil (Attorney at Law) begin sales on August 21 with Cyclops and Phoenix available through mid‑September.
  • NetEase described the release as a minor Season 9.5 content drop and teased further announcements, reflecting the studio’s ongoing rolling seasonal content and monetization plan.