As the much-anticipated season of Marvel Rivals, Season 4 titled Heart of the Dragon, launches on September 12, 2025, excitement among fans is palpable. The previous Season 3.5, The Abyss Awakens, introduced thrilling elements like the duelist Blade and the engaging Resource Rumble mode, sparking transformations in gameplay dynamics. Players immersed in fresh content, including the latest Scarlet Witch skins and balance changes that enhanced tank roles, are now eager for the next evolution of this superhero saga.
With the advent of Season 4, players can prepare for Angela, a formidable Vanguard equipped with Ichor-based weaponry, marking a refreshing addition to the roster. If you’re curious about the upcoming updates, dive into the detailed patch notes below.
Marvel Rivals Season 4 Downtime Details
The downtime for Marvel Rivals Season 4 will commence on September 12 at 9 AM UTC, which means players can expect servers to be offline for approximately three hours, aiming for a relaunch around 12 Noon UTC. Keep in mind, with such significant seasonal updates, the patch size will be around 30 GB, so ensure you have sufficient storage available on your device.
Marvel Rivals Season 4 Full Patch Notes
Angela Joins the Fight in Season 4
This season, players will be introduced to Angela, the Norse Goddess and sister of Thor, as a new playable hero. Utilizing her Ichors, she can craft powerful axes and shields during combat. Notably, Angela excels in aerial maneuvers and fosters team engagements with her powerful area-of-effect damage skills. She will significantly impact the battlefield and pave the way for Duelists and Strategists alike.
New Stories
- New Serial – Heart of the Dragon
- New Angela Lore – Her Sister’s Keeper
- New Iron Fist Lore – One True Champion
- New Loki Lore – Destined For Doom
Season 4 Battle Pass
Unlock a divine new Battle Pass featuring ten heroic costumes! This season’s theme revolves around the enigmatic Fruit of Immortality.
Season Event
The Scroll of the Immortal Beasts event has been revealed, offering players the chance to earn a free Ultron – Wasteland Robot costume by lighting up the Immortal Beast badges!
New Team-Ups and Changes
The upcoming season introduces a dynamic team-up called Divine Armory, where Angela will be the Team-Up Anchor, sharing her Ichors with Thor. This collaboration allows Thor to unleash a Thunder Spear that regenerates Thorforce on impact. Following this, Thor can leap to the spear’s location, dealing additional damage to nearby enemies.
In updates to existing team-ups, the Dimensional Shortcut between Black Panther and Magik has been removed. Instead, Magik now joins Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch in the Arcane Order Team-Up, enabling her to entrap two foes with a powerful link effect. Black Panther is welcomed into Gamma Charge with Hulk and Namor, enhancing his Vibranium Armor with gamma energy for additional protection.
Hero Nerfs and Buffs
Anticipate adjustments to the hero meta with multiple nerfs and buffs as we start Season 4. Check our detailed balance adjustments article for the full breakdown.
Competitive
Rank Reset: To kick off, players will be demoted by seven divisions. For example, if you concluded Season 3.5 at Diamond I, you will begin Season 4 at Gold II.
New Rank Settlement Rewards await players reaching Gold, including Angela’s divine costume and fresh Nameplate Frames for Diamond and Platinum ranks.
Arcade Mode Introduces New Game Modes
Arcade mode has undergone exciting upgrades!
New – Conquest (Annihilation)
- Score points for each enemy defeated; the first team to reach 50 points secures victory.
- Map: Tokyo 2099: Ninomaru
New – Free Fight
- Participants can choose duplicate heroes, with each team banning two heroes according to competitive rules.
- Map Pool remains similar to Quick Match, with a random selection upon matchmaking.
Returning – Clone Rumble
- This mode has been refined: choose from two randomly selected heroes. The side achieving 100% capture victory on the designated map claims victory.
- Map Pool: Same as Quick Match (Domination).
All the above modes are now permanent features!
New Systems
- Revamped Emoji Wheel for better communication.
- Costume Rotation introduces a randomization feature for hero appearances.
- Players can adjust the visibility of others’ custom Ultimate Ability effects.
- Friend suggestions based on battle performance will enhance gameplay connections.
- Introduction of a Slow Walk feature for PC players.
- Private squad voice chat options are now available.
- Gallery Cards can be downloaded in high resolution on PC and PS5.
- Team Lobby will feature entrance animations.
- Custom Game hosts can enable auto-pause in case of disconnections.
Marvel Rivals Finally Launches on PS4
Marvel Rivals is expanding its reach, officially launching on PS4 consoles beginning September 12, coinciding with Season 4.
Summer Event Returns with New Skins
Mark your calendars for September 18, when the Summer Event returns, featuring new skins for favorites like Emma Frost and Human Torch, available either in a special Summer Pass or individually in the game store.
New In Store
- Angela – Skuld 2099 Bundle
- Angela – Emoji Bundle
- Angela – Cerulean Lightbringer Costume
Launch Date: September 12, 2025, at 9 AM UTC
Twitch Drops
As Season 4 kicks off, be prepared for new Twitch Drops. By watching streams, you can earn exclusive rewards, including the Blade – Will of Galacta costume.
Drop Period: September 12, 2025, at 12 PM UTC to October 10, 2025, at 9 AM UTC.
Tournaments
- The Marvel Rivals Championship returns with exciting new nameplate designs. Participate in 10 Open Qualifiers to earn exclusive rewards! Note that rank requirements apply.
- Factions have been relocated to within the Championship page for better access.
New Accessories Cosmetic Item
Season 4 introduces an Accessories cosmetic feature for your heroes, available after the September 25 update for select characters.
Favorite Your Heroes for Quicker Selection
Players can now pin their most-used heroes for easier access during matches through the new “Strike Squad” feature, promising a streamlined selection experience.
With the addition of the Slow Walk feature for PC players, you can now effortlessly Aura Farm during a match, a long-requested enhancement now in effect.
College Perks
College perks are transitioning to new skin designs, including:
- Spider-Man – Spider-Punk 2099
- Luna Snow – Mirae 2099
- Thor – Thor: Love and Thunder
- Psylocke – Blood Kariudo
- Peni Parker – Yatsukahagi
- Loki – Presidential Attire
- Magik – Eldritch Armor
- Mantis – Jade Maiden
- Mister Fantastic – The Maker
- Hela – Yami no Karasu
Fixes and Optimizations
All Platforms
- Hero selection wheel has been improved, adding a favorites bar for quick picks.
- Optimizations to the Career page present key stats for your frequently used heroes.
- Resolved display issues with Hero Proficiency for Lords during match settlement.
Maps and Modes
- Slight speed increase for Attackers in Arakko’s mission vehicle.
- Fixed various terrain issues affecting character movement.
Heroes
- Star-Lord’s Cosmic Confusion has been fixed for better targeting during certain scenarios.
- Winter Soldier’s Armored Anomaly visuals have been optimized across graphics settings.
Stay tuned for the release of Marvel Rivals Season 4 and prepare for a groundbreaking experience filled with thrilling content and features! If you want to stay updated on gaming news and tips, continue exploring on Moyens I/O.