Marvel Rivals has rolled out its Feb. 19 update, bringing balance changes that affect Elsa Bloodstone, Hela, Hawkeye, and Gambit. If you play any of these heroes, you will notice adjustments aimed at reducing their impact in recent matches.
Alongside these tweaks, Season 6.5 introduces new in-game events and fresh costumes for you to unlock. This version, labeled 20260219, focuses on refining competitive balance while expanding seasonal content.
Marvel Rivals patch notes: February 19
You see targeted balance updates in version 20260219, focused on several high-impact heroes. Duelists and a key Strategist receive direct adjustments to damage, survivability, and ability scaling.
- Elsa Bloodstone: Glartrox now deals reduced damage, dashes for a shorter time, and grabs enemies within a smaller hitbox.
- Hela: Nightsword Thorn inflicts less damage at extended range.
- Hawkeye: Both standard and fully charged arrows deal lower damage.
- Gambit: Base health drops, and Breaking Spades grants a smaller damage increase.
You can also access new cosmetic options, including the Scarlet Witch Twisted Conjurer and Doctor Strange Phantom Sorcerer outfits.
Marvel Rivals version 20260219 patch notes
This update adds two limited-time events and a fresh wave of store cosmetics. You can complete event objectives to unlock themed outfits and bonus items.
New Events
- Faulty Dream – Earn the Doctor Strange: Phantom Sorcerer costume by finishing event challenges.
- Twisted Nightmare – Unlock the Scarlet Witch: Twisted Conjurer outfit along with additional rewards.
Store Content – Available Feb. 20 at 02:00 UTC
- Iron Man – Iron Mariner Bundle
- Emma Frost – Black Queen of the Marauders Bundle
- Emma Frost – Black Queen Emoji Bundle
- Scarlet Witch – Twisted Conjurer color variants and Ultimate VFX upgrades
- Take A Seat – Emote Combo Pack
- New character animations for Groot and Elsa Bloodstone
Additional Store Releases – Feb. 27 at 02:00 UTC
- Moon Knight – Eclipse Knight Bundle
- Moon Knight – Eclipse Knight Emoji Pack
- Phoenix – Seat of Spring Bundle
You can access the update without server downtime, then jump straight into the new events and cosmetic rotations.
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 roadmap
You can expect the mid-season update to expand beyond balance changes with a steady rollout of themed cosmetics and limited-time content. NetEase outlines upcoming events alongside a wave of new character outfits tied to Marvel storylines.
Confirmed costumes include:
- Twisted Nightmare Moon Knight
- Quiet Council of Krakoa Phoenix
- New Marauders Psylocke
- Twisted Nightmare Captain America
- Fear Itself The Thing
- Born Again Season 2 Daredevil
You can track these releases through the in-game event schedule as Season 6.5 progresses.
Marvel Rivals Season 7 launch timing
You can expect Season 7 to begin on March 20.
Mark your calendar so you can jump in on day one and explore the new content as soon as the update goes live.
