The holiday season is here, and Marvel Rivals is gearing up to celebrate in style! The eagerly awaited second wave of Season 5.5 content drops on December 18, 2025, and it promises a flurry of festive activities, new skins, and exciting limited-time modes (LTMs) for players to dive into. Bug fixes are also part of this winter update, ensuring your gameplay experience runs smoothly. Want the full scoop? Here are the Marvel Rivals December 18 patch notes that you need to know!
Marvel Rivals Version 20251218 Full Patch Notes
The latest update for Marvel Rivals goes live on December 18, 2025, at 9 AM UTC, with no server downtime required. Just log in and jump straight back into the action!
All-New: Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival
Last year’s Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival was a blast, so this time they’re turning up the fun! With a complete revamp, new styles, and expanded gameplay options, grab your friends and explore Jeffland’s winter wonderland. Mode Period: December 18th, 2025, 09:00:00 to January 16th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
New Event: Gone Nutty For Gifts
Jump into the festivities by completing event missions to earn Magneto’s stunning Black & Gold costume, along with other exciting rewards! Premium unlocks include Winter Soldier’s Winter Buckaroo costume and Squirrel Girl’s Tinsel Tail costume. Event Period: December 18th, 2025, 09:00:00 to January 16th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
New Event: Winter Gift
From December 24th to December 27th, swing by the Christmas tree in Times Square each day to snag a gift filled with a random amount of Units! Event Period: December 24th, 2025, 00:00:00 to December 27th, 2025, 00:00:00 (UTC)
New Event: Pym Test Kitchen – Pym-ini Sandwich
Curious about the new recruitments at the Pym Test Kitchen? Head to Times Square on December 18th and try your luck as a taste-tester! Event Starts: December 18th, 2025, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Festive Throwback
As festive cheer fills the air and snowflakes gently fall, beloved classic costumes make a return! Check out the “Festive Throwback” tab in the Store for these returning bundles:
- Storm – Ultimate Wind-Rider Bundle
- Magneto – Binary Sword Bundle
- Venom – Snow Symbiote Bundle
- Magik – Frozen Demon Bundle
- Iron Fist – Lion’s Gaze Bundle
- Black Widow – Lion’s Heartbeat Bundle
- Groot – Holiday Happiness Bundle
- Rocket Raccoon – Wild Winter Bundle
- Hawkeye – Galactic Fangs Bundle
- Captain America – Galactic Talon Bundle
Sale Period: December 19th, 2025, 02:00:00 to January 2nd, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
New In-Store
- Peni Parker – Snow-SP//dr Bundle
- Star-Lord – Starcracker Bundle
- Daredevil – Not Daredevil Bundle
Limited Time: December 19th, 2025, 02:00:00 to January 16th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
- Take a Seat Emote Combo Bundle
- New Animations For: The Punisher, Mantis, Peni Parker
- Jeff the Land Shark – Blizzard Ball Emote
- New Jeff the Land Shark – Cuddly Fuzzlefin costume chroma: Powder Pink and Blue Blizzard
Available From: December 19th, 2025 at 02:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes
All Platforms
- Frostbyte Flaw: If you faced a pink screen when enabling NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, good news! This glitch has been resolved.
- Talking Troubles: Voice chat issues at the start of matches are now fixed. You can get back to strategizing with your team!
- Daywalker Drag – Blade’s Frame Drop: We tackled a problem causing lag with Blade’s Eclipse Edge Team-Up Ability. He’s back to his swift self, ready to slice through enemies without a hitch!
Heroes
- Rocket’s Portal Payload: We fixed a bug affecting Rocket Raccoon’s Bombard Mode Damage, ensuring he delivers a maximum punch through portals!
What new features can we expect in the Marvel Rivals patch update?
The December 18 patch update introduces new events, festive skins, and bug fixes, enhancing your gaming experience with holiday-themed content and smooth gameplay.
What is Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival?
Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival is a revamped game mode featuring winter-themed challenges and exciting gameplay from December 18, 2025, to January 16, 2026.
How do I unlock the Magneto skin in the Gone Nutty For Gifts event?
Complete event missions during the Gone Nutty For Gifts event to earn Magneto’s Black & Gold skin and other free rewards!
When can I expect the Festive Throwback bundles to be available?
These returning costume bundles will be available in the Store from December 19, 2025, until January 2, 2026.
What’s your favorite part of the Marvel Rivals December 18 update? Share your thoughts in the comments below!