What’s Fresh in the May 22 Update?

On May 22, 2025, a new update for Marvel Rivals was released, featuring the last major cosmetic updates and gameplay tweaks before the arrival of Season 2.5 next week. This update includes various features and fixes aimed at enhancing the experience as the Hellfire Gala season reaches its halfway mark. Players may notice significant adjustments to the ongoing event that could catch them off guard.

This latest patch primarily focuses on improving the quality of life for players, especially in terms of character customization and fixing structural bugs. The update goes live at 9:00 AM UTC, with no downtime for maintenance, meaning players can simply update their game to access the new changes.

What’s New in the Store with This Patch

New and Returning Legendary Skins

The main highlight of the May 22 patch is the introduction of two new skins for Adam Warlock and Scarlet Witch. Additionally, the update brings back two previous Season 0 skins for a limited time, coinciding with the new content for Season 2.

The following table lists the skins available in the Store after the May 22 update, detailing their prices and release times:

These skins not only alter the character appearances but also change sound effects tied to their specific abilities and Ultimates. Each skin comes with a complete bundle, which includes the Costume, an MVP animation, an Emote, a Nameplate, and a Spray that reflects the unique aesthetics of the skin. Players can find the Adam Warlock and Scarlet Witch skins in the “Featured” section of the Store upon their release.

Note that the availability of skins can vary by region. For instance, players in the US can expect the skins to appear as early as May 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, while players in Japan or Korea will have to wait until May 23, 2025, to see the new costumes.

Event Changes in the Patch

Hellfire Gala Event Extended

One significant change brought by the May 22 update is the extension of the Hellfire Gala: Moments event in Marvel Rivals. The end date of this seasonal event has been pushed to May 30, 2025, allowing players an additional week to earn rewards. With three lengthy Acts to complete, this extension offers a welcome reprieve for players who need more time to finish event missions.

The extra week allows players more opportunities to claim the main event reward: a free Wolverine Patch costume, which will not be available once the event concludes. You must complete all three Acts of the Gala to earn this exclusive item.

System & Character Adjustments

New Customization Options and Character Fixes

In addition to various bug fixes in the map structure, the May 22 patch also implements system changes to enhance the player experience. Some notable adjustments include:

• The in-game Store’s initial tabs are now set to “New Arrivals” and “Recommended”.
• Players can select Default costume voices in the Audio settings.
• Players can now place up to 5 Sprays on the battlefield concurrently.

These new features come with minor system fixes, addressing issues such as Rank placements in Marvel Rivals‘ Competitive mode, tournament sign-ups, spectator mode, and hero switching. However, the most notable tweaks involve roster adjustments for specific characters, detailed in the table below:

Moreover, a new change to the console UI from the May 22 patch clarifies the distinction between various in-game items. Players will no longer confuse Chrono Shields and Chrono Shield Cards introduced in the Galacta’s Gift event.

While these updates may appear minor, they were significant enough to merit a dedicated patch. With Season 2.5 on the horizon, these new skins, extended events, and character tweaks will get Marvel Rivals ready for the introduction of Ultron and subsequent gameplay transformations.