MARVEL RIVALS: New Swimsuit Skins Gives Players Fanservice They Want And More In New Patch

Marvel Rivals is heating up with its July 17th summer update, bringing the Summer Special Event inspired by Marvel’s classic Swimsuit Specials. Alongside festive cosmetics, the update includes gameplay tweaks, quality-of-life improvements, and crucial bug fixes. Here is everything you need to know about the patch.

🌴 The Summer Special Event kicks off July 17, 2 AM PT - August 15, 2 AM PT!

Gear up and celebrate the sunshine with summer-themed costumes! Join in to receive the FREE Thor costume: Worthy Waves. Upgrade to Premium for permanent access to unlock Luna Snow’s Cool Summer costume,… pic.twitter.com/jX0EZT3Gbh

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) July 15, 2025

The Summer Special event draws directly from the Swimsuit Specials in Marvel Comics, showcasing heroes and villains in their beach-ready best. Players can earn rewards by leveling up through event challenges, and those who upgrade to the Premium Edition can unlock exclusive cosmetics.

Free Reward Highlight: Thor - Worthy Waves costume

Premium Reward Highlights:

The Thing - Sunshine Thing

Luna Snow - Cool Summer

New limited-time bundles and color variations have been added to the in-game store:

Limited-Time Bundles:

🦋 "I have spent so long fighting monsters and demons, I cannot remember the last time I allowed myself to have fun. Today, that changes."

Trade shadows for sunlight and blades for butterflies - Psylocke embraces the peace she's long been denied in her Breezy Butterfly costume,… pic.twitter.com/OQcAhtQwI4

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) July 16, 2025

Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly Bundle

Loki - Robe of Relaxation Bundle

New Costume Colors:

A new patch is heading your way on July 17 at 9:00 AM UTC!

Read the full Patch Notes and all the details here >> https://t.co/fISRU5yjVm

💡 No server downtime! Update your game client and hop right back into the action!

Keep igniting the battlefield to fight back against the… pic.twitter.com/aNVu213YRx

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) July 15, 2025

Psylocke - Violet Veil, Moonlit Mirage

Luna Snow - Radiant Radiance, Prismatic Pulse

Thor - Azure Skies

Loki - Tidal Trickery

Ultimate Ability Visual Effects:

Here's our first in-game preview of the Psylocke "Breezy Butterfly" Ultimate Ability VFX #MarvelRivals pic.twitter.com/uQgLe4ImWg

— RivalsInfo (@RivalsInfo) July 16, 2025

Psylocke - Breezy Butterfly

Luna Snow - Cool Summer

New Features and Gameplay Changes

Accessory Points can now be earned in Practice VS. AI mode, giving players another way to grind cosmetic unlocks without competitive pressure.

Bug Fixes and Optimizations

All Platforms:

Resolved a bug where changing keybinds for keyboard and controller could interfere with one another.

Maps and Modes:

Fixed terrain issues causing characters to clip or become stuck.

Fixed broken object physics and collision glitches.

Hero Fixes:

Monster Hulk: Fixed a bug where Hulk’s Ultimate displayed incorrectly when targeting players on portals during the animation.

Magneto: Fixed an issue where he could still suffer negative effects from Cloak’s Terror Cape even when using Metallic Curtain to block.

This patch comes shortly after the start of Season 3 on July 11th, which brought new team-up abilities, two Domination maps, and the debut of Phoenix as a playable hero. Looking ahead, Season 3.5 is scheduled to begin on August 8th, continuing the game’s rapid pace of updates.

Whether you’re here for the beachwear or the brawls, the Marvel Rivals Summer Special gives plenty of reasons to dive back in.

Stay tuned to Gamefragger.com for more Marvel Rivals news as it arrives!