Marvel Rivals December 19 update patch notes: Winter Celebration, new mode, more

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that this update for Marvel Rivals has left me quite impressed. The attention to detail in addressing gameplay issues and optimizing performance is truly commendable. It’s like they’ve taken a sledgehammer to the bugs that were slowing down the game, and I can feel the difference in my controller’s grip.

The December 19 update for Marvel Rivals has arrived, kicking off the Winter Celebration event with excitement! This update includes a brand-new game mode, an array of fresh cosmetics, and much more to enhance your gaming experience.

In essence, this latest update primarily revolves around a festive event with a holiday theme, excluding any adjustments pertaining to game balance. Additionally, some bugs have been squashed and console crashes resulting from low memory have been addressed by NetEase Games.

In their official announcement, the developers stated that the Winter Celebration will commence on December 20th at 7 AM UTC, which is equivalent to 11 PM PST on December 19th and 2 AM EST on December 20th.

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Full Marvel Rivals December 19 update patch notes

Special Event – Winter Celebration

Plunge into the winter celebration and uncover a wealth of thrilling attractions. Partake in the joyous events and win the Jeff the Land Shark – Soft-Finned Huggable version costumes at no charge!

Event Duration: 2024/12/20 07:00:00 to 2025/01/09 15:59:59 (UTC+0)

New Mode – Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival

Winter? Snow? It’s Jeff!

This adorable scamp is all set to bring cheer wearing his holiday attire! Now, in this charming spin-off, command Jeff the Sea Monster (Land Shark) to scatter snowflakes and convert the Yggsgard: Royal Palace Garden into a magical winter landscape.

Commemorative Gallery Card – Season’s Beatings!

Over the Winter Festivity, accomplish tasks to gather Gold and Silver Icicles! Employ these valuable prizes to unveil and enhance an enchanting selection of holiday card embellishments. Design a custom winter greeting card that showcases your distinct flair and becomes a keepsake from this extraordinary event!

New Costumes – Winter Holiday Series

To mark the festive spirit, we’re releasing a thrilling lineup of winter-themed costumes for our cherished superheroes this holiday season.

  1. Jeff the Land Shark – Cuddly Fuzzlefin (Free to obtain during the ‘Winter Celebration’ event)
  2. Groot – Holiday Happiness (Limited-time store release: 2024/12/20 to 2025/01/10 UTC+0)
  3. Rocket Raccoon – Wild Winter (Limited-time store release: 2024/12/20 to 2025/01/10 UTC+0)
  4. Venom – Snow Symbiote (Limited-time store release: 2024/12/27 to 2025/01/17 UTC+0)
  5. Magik – Frozen Demon (Limited-time store release: 2024/12/27 to 2025/01/17 UTC+0)

During this celebration, you have a chance to win Jeff the Land Shark – Plushy Swimmer free of charge during the festival, whereas other costumes can be bought from our store after the event.

Moreover, both the Captain America ‘Cosmic Claw’ pack and the Hawkeye ‘Celestial Fang’ set will no longer be available for purchase in the store starting December 27th (UTC+0).

Bug Fixes

All Platforms

General

  • Double-Elimination Tournament Display: Fixed an issue where the round display was as twisted as Loki’s schemes. Now, it’s crystal clear!
  • Tournament Exit Glitch: No more leaving the faction after a tournament and hitting a white screen of doom! We’ve fixed that pesky issue.
  • Historical Faction Access: After a tournament ends, disbanding top factions won’t let you peek into the historical faction interface from the Legends Born leaderboard anymore. Fixed it faster than Quicksilver!
  • Faction Exit Scheduling: Exiting a faction post-tournament no longer messes with your scheduling info. All sorted!
  • Squirrel Girl Achievement: Enemies defeated by Unbeatable Squirrel Tsunami that get KO’d two seconds after being released now count towards the achievement!
  • Network Stability: Under poor network conditions, the map loading issue has been partially resolved! We’re on the case, ensuring you don’t get kicked offline due to connectivity issues. (There are many reasons that could cause this situation, and we have currently fixed part of the issues. We will continue to analyze and address other potential causes in the future).

Maps and Gameplay

  • Collision Issues: Some maps had characters stuck in edge positions like they were caught in a web. We’re monitoring this and will deploy fixes faster than Spider-Man can swing through the city!
  • Convoy Mission Performance: We’ve corrected an issue with abnormal vehicle performance during special convoy missions. All vehicles should now run as smoothly as a Quinjet!

Hero Bug Fixes

  • Doctor Strange’s Portal Power: No more teammates charging Doctor Strange’s ultimate ability through portals. Also, the portal terrain KOs are back in action!
  • Winter Soldier Speed: After using his ultimate, the Winter Soldier’s movement speed issues upon respawn have been fixed. He’s back to full combat readiness!
  • Rocket Raccoon’s Jet Packs: Fixed the issue preventing Rocket’s beacon-generated rocket jet packs from being picked up. They’re now ready for action!
  • Venom’s Emote: The “Cyan Clash” emote’s texture has been corrected. No more blue-black tentacles looking like they belong in a horror movie!
  • Star-Lord’s Low Gravity Glitch: Star-Lord’s unexpected shaking when using Shift while holding Space in low gravity zones has been fixed. Now he’ll rise with style!
  • Jeff the Land Shark’s Ultimate: No more premature ends to Jeff’s ultimate after swallowing a target. He’s now living the ultimate life longer!
  • Terrain Deaths with Jeff: Fixed an issue where Jeff’s ultimate would cause terrain KOs and occasionally lead to invisibility. He’s back in a visible form!
  • Hulk and Hela Ultimate Countdown: The countdown for Hulk and Hela’s ultimate transformations is now properly managed. No transformations will go amiss!
  • Hela’s Wind-up Fix: Hela’s ultimate can no longer be interrupted prematurely. She’s ready to unleash her full power!
  • Punisher’s Ultimate Damage: Fixed the occasional damage issue with Punisher’s ultimate caused by intense fluctuations in network conditions. His firepower will be felt!
  • Duplicate Characters: The clone saga is over! Fixed the issue where two identical characters might appear in some special cases.

Console

  • Memory Mastery: We’ve taken our optimization powers to the next level, ensuring that console memory management is smoother than Star-Lord’s dance moves. Say goodbye to crashes caused by insufficient memory and hello to uninterrupted gameplay!

The December 19 patch update for Marvel Rivals is now complete. To learn more about the game, don’t forget to explore our top controller settings, PC configurations, and comprehensive guides on Black Panther, Hawkeye, and Moon Knight as heroes.

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2024-12-19 14:36