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Season 4 is coming to Marvel Rivals, and there’s a lot of new content and balance changes to look forward to. New maps, Arcade Mode content, and Team-Up balancing are all making a return, which is in addition to revealing Angela as the next playable character.
New buffs and nerfs will also shake up the meta in Marvel Rivals, while limited-time content like swimsuit costumes and more provides even more incentive to keep playing. While most of these announcements are already live in Marvel Rivals Season 4: Heart of the Dragon, a notable exception is the game is now coming to PlayStation 4.
Marvel Rivals is finally coming to even more players around the world, with the next-gen PC version launching on June 24 and the PS4 version launching in Q3 of 2024. All in all, Season 4 looks like it will be a huge expansion to Marvel Rivals, with content and updates that every player is bound to enjoy. Here’s a look at the early patch notes for Marvel Rivals Season 4: Heart of the Dragon.
Angela Joins Marvel Rivals
Angela, the Asgardian assassin and sister of Thor, joins the roster as a Vanguard role character. Wielding living fluid called Ichors, Angela can summon various weapons, including:
- Spear – For diving onto enemies.
- Shield – To block incoming attacks.
- Dual Axes – For dishing out devastating close-range damage.
Team-Up Adjustments
Season 4 shakes up the Team-Up system with new additions, removals, and member swaps:
- NEW: Divine Armory (Angela + Thor).
- REMOVED: Dimensional Shortcut (Magik + Black Panther).
- ADDED: Magik joins Arcane Order (with Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch).
- ADDED: Black Panther joins Gamma Charge (with Hulk, Namor).
Buffs and Nerfs
Buffs
The following heroes are getting stronger:
- Peni Parker
- Thor
- Doctor Strange
- Scarlet Witch
- Blade
- Moon Knight
- Invisible Woman
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Ultron
Nerfs
On the other hand, these heroes are seeing reductions in power:
- Emma Frost
- Captain America
- Squirrel Girl
- Black Panther
- Psylocke
- Luna Snow
- Loki
Heart of Heaven – New Map
Launching on September 25, the Heart of Heaven map transports players to the legendary city of K’un-Lun, providing a new battleground for Convergence.
Arcade Mode Hub Updates
Arcade Mode expands in Season 4 with more variety and flexibility:
- Returning Modes: Clone Rumble and Giant-Size Brain Blast (now permanent).
New Modes:
- Free Fight – No restrictions on duplicate heroes.
- Conquest (Annihilation) – Score points through KOs.
Players can queue for specific modes or multiple modes simultaneously within the hub.
Summer Special Vol. 2
Arriving on September 18, Summer Special Vol. 2 introduces new swimsuit costumes for:
- The Punisher
- The Thing
- The Invisible Woman
- Mantis
- An Event Pass, similar to Volume 1, is expected but not yet confirmed.
Other Notable Changes
Additional improvements and features include:
- Global Ultimate VFX customization (toggleable).
- New Accessories for Magneto, Cloak & Dagger, Scarlet Witch, and Luna Snow.
- Favorites bar for faster hero selection.
- Hero slow-walk support added to PC.
- Gallery Card download feature.
- Customizable chat text-color and animated emojis (September 18).
- Next stage of the College Perks program.
- Ignite Stage 2 Esports schedule revealed.
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