Marvel Rivals update 1.000.040 is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the Marvel Rivals 1.000.040 patch notes, the latest update introduces the Klyntar: Throne of Knull map, new Resource Rumble mode, and the Ancient Powers Awaken event with both free and premium rewards. In addition, Marvel Rivals patch 1.000.040 also adds new bundles, while major optimizations improve controls, FPS, and shaders. Key hero fixes enhance Blade, Hulk, Groot, and Star-Lord for smoother battles.
Marvel Rivals Version 1.000.040 Patch Notes – August 21, 2025
Update Summary
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New map Klyntar: Throne of Knull with the new mode Resource Rumble.
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Ancient Powers Awaken event introduces rewards including Doctor Strange – Old Man Strange costume and premium skins like Iron Fist – Phoenix Fist and Venom – Reborn King in Black.
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Iron Man – Extrembiote Armor Bundle and My Baby & Me Duo Emote Combo added to the store.
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Hero fixes for Blade, Hulk, Groot, and Star-Lord ensure smoother gameplay.
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System improvements include controller input speed, FPS cap customization, and shader optimizations.
All-New Content
Maps and Modes
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New map: Klyntar: Throne of Knull.
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New gameplay mode: Resource Rumble.
New Event: Ancient Powers Awaken
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Unlock free rewards by earning XP.
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Free reward: Doctor Strange – Old Man Strange costume.
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Premium rewards:
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Iron Fist – Phoenix Fist costume
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Venom – Reborn King in Black costume
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Event Period: Aug 21, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025 (UTC)
New In-Store Items
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Iron Man – Extrembiote Armor Bundle
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My Baby & Me – Duo Emote Combo Bundle
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Available from Aug 22, 2025 (UTC)
New Additions and Optimizations
All Platforms
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Controller hero-switch input reduced from 1s → 0.5s.
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Added custom FPS Cap settings.
PC
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Faster shader preloading on multi-threaded CPUs.
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Auto reinitialization for invalid shader cache.
Fixes
All Platforms
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Fixed Cloak & Dagger – Polarity Bond Nameplate animation.
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Fixed Ultimate Ability voice lines not playing in replays.
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Corrected costume audio setting bug from older versions.
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Fixed Custom Game duplicate room names issue.
Maps and Modes
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Fixed terrain glitches causing clipping, trapping, or unintended map travel.
Heroes
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Blade:
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Fixed animation overlap with Ultimate Ability + Daywalker Dash.
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Fixed stun glitch when using Daywalker Dash + Bloodline Awakening.
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Fixed missing Slow effect display after Daywalker Dash follow-up strike.
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Hulk: Fixed texture bug when transforming mid-portal.
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Groot: Fixed Wild Wall costume sync issues.
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Star-Lord: Fixed bug where Leapspider teleport could send him outside map.
Console
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Fixed XBOX Lord proficiency avatar display.
Recently, the Marvel Rivals patch 1.000.003 was released with quality of life changes. Unfortunately, players still having several issues with the game. Today’s Marvel Rivals version 1.000.040 will fix a few of these issues.
Download the free Marvel Rivals update 1.000.040 on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X/S.
