Marvel Rivals News Digest - September 4, 2025

Dateline: September 4, 2025 - NetEase Games kicked off the day with a minor client update and a brand-new character spotlight for its hero-shooter title, Marvel Rivals, putting the focus squarely on the Asgardian warrior Angela ahead of Season 4’s launch.

Patch 20250904 Drops Without Downtime At 09:00 UTC, Marvel Rivals rolled out version 20250904, introducing the Peni Parker “Wasteland Mech” bundle and squashing several pesky bugs across all platforms. Key fixes included resolving duplicate Discord friend requests, correcting aspect-ratio issues for costume sound effects, and patching map glitches that could trap or displace heroes in unintended areas. Additionally, balance exploits involving Emma Frost’s Telepathic Pulse and Doctor Strange’s attacks against Blade have been fully neutralized.

“The Hand of Heaven” Trailer Premieres Later today, Marvel Rivals’ official YouTube channel premiered the cinematic trailer titled “Angela: The Hand of Heaven Descends,” giving players a deeper look at Angela’s origin and motivations. The one-winged Asgardian queen is depicted battling Hela’s agents to rescue her sister Laussa, culminating in a dramatic confrontation at the Heart of Heaven. This character teaser underscores Angela’s Vanguard role-combining aerial mobility with heavy-hitting melee and ranged spear attacks-and sets the stage for Season 4: The Heart of the Dragon, which debuts on September 12.

Fans can now jump into the updated game client immediately-no downtime required-and experience these updates firsthand in preparation for Season 4’s full rollout on September 12.