Marvel Rivals patch 20261022 arrives on October 22, bringing an Avengers: Endgame event, new store bundles, and fixes for several heroes. Players can earn a free Captain America costume, grab rewards in Times Square, and prepare for another showdown with Thanos.
The update rolls out without server downtime. However, the new Path to Doomsday mode has its own schedule, with playable sessions starting on October 24.
In brief:
- Marvel Rivals patch 20261022 releases on October 22, 2026, with no server downtime.
- The Path to Doomsday event offers Captain America’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume and other free rewards.
- New bundles include Black Cat’s Fatal Weaver, Elsa Bloodstone’s Gothic Huntress, and Jeff’s Sharknos.
- Fixes address hero abilities, Competitive achievement tracking, Team-Up audio, MVP animations, and costume issues.
Marvel Rivals Patch 20261022 Release Date and Downtime
Marvel Rivals patch 20261022 is scheduled for October 22, 2026. The announcement confirms that servers will remain available during the update.
The Endgame event and Times Square activities begin at 09:00 UTC on October 22. Store additions arrive separately on October 23, while the new mode’s first playable sessions take place on October 24.
New Mode: Path to Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
Path to Doomsday brings a time-traveling Thanos into the fight. After breaching the timeline, he leads his forces in an attempt to tear the cosmos apart and rebuild it, leaving the heroes to defend the restored timeline.
The event offers Captain America’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier costume for free, alongside other rewards earned through participation.
The overall event runs from October 22, 2026, at 09:00 UTC to November 26, 2026, at 09:00 UTC.
Path to Doomsday Mode Schedule
The mode opens on October 24 and runs during limited windows over four consecutive weeks. The announced opening sessions are:
| Session | Date | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | October 24, 2026 | 01:00 to 03:00 |
| Session 2 | October 24, 2026 | 18:00 to 20:00 |
The notes say subsequent weeks will follow this limited-session schedule. Keep those windows in mind when planning to play, since the broader event period does not mean the mode is available around the clock.
New Marvel Rivals Store Bundles
The store refresh includes new looks for Black Cat, Elsa Bloodstone, and Jeff the Land Shark, plus emoji and emote bundles.
Black Cat Fatal Weaver and Elsa Bloodstone Gothic Huntress
These two bundles will be available from October 23, 2026, at 02:00 UTC until November 20, 2026, at 02:00 UTC:
- Black Cat: Fatal Weaver Bundle
- Elsa Bloodstone: Gothic Huntress Bundle
Jeff Sharknos and New Emote Bundles
The following items arrive on October 23, 2026, at 02:00 UTC:
- Jeff the Land Shark: Sharknos Bundle
- Black Cat: Fatal Weaver Emoji Bundle
- Shawarma Emote Combo Bundle
- The Snap Emote Combo Bundle
The supplied patch notes do not list prices or end dates for these four additions.
Times Square Avengers: Endgame Event and Rewards
Times Square is joining the Endgame celebration with a movie screening and photo opportunities. Both activities run from October 22 at 09:00 UTC through November 26 at 09:00 UTC.
Watch the Screening for a Gallery Card
Visit the viewing area in Times Square to watch highlights from Avengers: Endgame. Watching continuously for two minutes unlocks the Avengers: Endgame Gallery Card.
Take a Photo to Earn 100 Units
Head to the iconic scene photo walls outside the Avengers’ Gift Shop and take a group photo with the NPCs. Completing the photo activity awards 100 Units.
Marvel Rivals Patch 20261022 Hero Fixes
Three heroes receive fixes targeting ability behavior and weapon visuals:
- Black Cat: Fixed an issue that could prevent her from using wall portals immediately after casting Fortune’s Favor: Phantom Pursuit.
- Black Widow: Fixed abnormal directional shifting when using Widow’s Bite Slam.
- Hawkeye: Fixed a visual issue where his hands could appear empty after switching from Psionic Arrow to standard arrows.
The supplied notes list bug fixes rather than numerical hero buffs or nerfs.
Competitive, Team-Up Audio, and MVP Fixes
The update also addresses achievement tracking and several presentation issues:
- Competitive ACE! achievements: Team Wipes will correctly count toward the relevant achievements when an opposing player has already left the match.
- The Punisher: Fixed a sound effect issue involving his Dangan Ronin costume and Daredevil Team-Up.
- Hawkeye: Fixed an audio issue involving the Psylocke Team-Up when canceling the Senbonzakura Strike charge state.
- MVP animations: Fixed an issue where the wrong animation could play after a player switched heroes mid-round and the opposing team surrendered.
Costume Fixes and Optimizations
Three existing costumes receive visual improvements:
- Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War: Fixed minor model clipping.
- Blade, Vampire King: Corrected the abnormal direction of the blade edge on the showcase screen.
- Thor, The Avengers: Fixed minor model clipping and animation issues.
All in all, this one is a substantial patch.
