Marvel Rivals Update: F4 Skins, Thing-Tossing, and More Accessory Points Than You Can Shake a Stick At!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Marvel Rivals is getting a Fantastic Four-themed update on July 24th, bringing new skins, a bonkers Human Torch/Thing team-up ability, and more Accessory Points. Plus, Blade is coming on August 8th, so sharpen your stakes!
Right, so Marvel Rivals is about to get a whole lot more... fantastic? NetEase Games is dropping a chunky update on July 24th, and it's bringing with it some much-anticipated goodies. Let's dive in, shall we?
First up, the Fantastic Four are crashing the party with brand-spankin' new skins timed perfectly with the new MCU film, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. You'll be able to snag fresh looks for Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and the Human Torch. No word yet on the price, but me reckoning they'll be wanting your shiny digital coins. But let’s be honest, who *doesn’t* want to see The Thing rocking around, looking all rocky and ready to rumble?
Speaking of The Thing, he's also getting a brand-new team-up ability with the Human Torch. Imagine this: Johnny Storm picks up Ben Grimm and chucks him at the enemy. A throwable, rocky, mobility-impairing *thing*. It disables movement abilities, too! It's gloriously bonkers, isn't it? What’s next, a Cyclops optic blast that lets you see through walls in the digital space?
But wait, there's more! NetEase is also tweaking the Accessory Point system. You'll now earn more Accessory Points per match, which means more cosmetic goodies faster. Quick Match nets you 15 points now, and Practice VS. AI gives you 10. Handy, eh? After all, we all love shinies, don't we?
Now, while this update is landing on July 24th, many players are already peering into their crystal balls (or, y'know, roadmaps) for Season 3.5. August 8th is the date to circle on your calendar, mate, because that’s when Blade slices his way into the game as a playable character. Talk about a bloody good addition! (Sorry, couldn't resist).
Here's the breakdown of the update notes:
* **New In-Store:** The Fantastic Four: First Steps Costume Series. Available from 25/07/2025, at 02:00:00 (UTC). * **New Team-Up Ability - First Steps (Human Torch & The Thing):** Johnny is the Team-Up Anchor and can lift The Thing into the air. Then, at the perfect moment, hurl Ben to the ground, dealing damage, launching enemies, and creating a zone that disables mobility abilities. "You know what time it is, Ben?" * **Accessory Point Increase:** Quick Match: Now grants 15 per match. Practice VS. AI: Now grants 10 per match. This change takes effect after the Accessory Point limit resets on 25/07/2025 at 09:00:00 (UTC).
There are also a slew of bug fixes targeting a number of heros which makes the patch seem promising. Here’s some key improvements:
* **Spider-Man:** No more tangled webs (literally) with his Spider-Tracer and Burn-Tracer displays. * **Phoenix:** Her hero select display is now balanced, just like the Phoenix Force itself. * **Black Widow:** Her Edge Dancer move is now flawlessly flawless. As if it wasn’t before! * **Rocket Raccoon:** Reviving only *one* teammate at a time, even Rocket knows he can only do one miracle at once. * **Cloak & Dagger:** Their Ultimate Ability won't be hijacked by Loki shenanigans anymore. Fair enough, eh? * **Phoenix (Again):** Her aerial turning during her Ultimate is now smooth at any frame rate. No more frame-rate-induced fiery crashes.
Overall, the Marvel Rivals update seems like a solid drop. The F4 skins are a visual treat, the Thing-tossing team-up is pure chaotic fun, and the Accessory Point boost is a welcome QoL improvement. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to practice my Thing-hurling skills... just in case.
*News originally reported by Game Rant.*
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Fantastic Four, Update, NetEase Games, Hero Shooter
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