Marvel Rivals Update 1.000.090 Patch Notes (v1.53) – May 29, 2026

Marvel Rivals update 1.000.090 (v1.53) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Marvel Rivals update 1.53 patch notes, the latest update adds the Alchemax Headquarters map, launches the Chrono-Rush event, introduces Double XP weekends, expands anti-cheat protections with ranked point refunds, raises Blood Hunt Nightmare difficulty to 200, and delivers major balance changes for several heroes alongside a Deadpool gameplay fix. In addition, Marvel Rivals patch 1.000.090 includes general stability fixes.

Marvel Rivals May 29, 2026 Update Summary

  • Added the new Alchemax Headquarters map with Doom Match mode.
  • Introduced the Chrono-Rush event and recurring Double XP weekends.
  • Large Blood Hunt balance update for Punisher, Moon Knight, Squirrel Girl, Blade, Jeff the Land Shark, and Thor.
  • Added Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation for verified cheater reports.
  • Fixed a Deadpool dash issue that prevented damage in some situations.

Marvel Rivals Version 1.52 Patch Notes – May 28, 2026

New Content

  • Added the Alchemax Headquarters map set in Nueva York 2099.
  • Added Doom Match as the map mode for Alchemax Headquarters.

Chrono-Rush Event

  • New Chrono-Rush event added.
  • Players can earn unlimited Chrono Tokens by playing matches during event periods.
  • Event runs across multiple weekends from May 29 through June 22, 2026.

Store Updates

  • Added Black Cat – Wild Card Bundle.
  • Added Wolverine – X-2099 Bundle.
  • Added Black Cat – Wild Card Chroma: Purple Prowl & Pink Purr.
  • Added Black Cat style customization parts for Head, Neck, and Waist.
  • Added Black Cat Emoji Bundle.

Daredevil – Shadowed Start

  • White Billy Club is now the default weapon for the costume.
  • Black Billy Club is now available as an optional customization.
  • Added an option to disable Demon’s Rage flame visual effects on the player’s screen.
  • All current owners receive these customization options automatically.

Blood Hunt Balance Changes

The Punisher
  • Increased Adjudication damage scaling from Rifle of Retribution.
  • Increased follow-up shot damage from Vibranium Barrel.
  • Increased Shrapnel Shot split bullet damage.
  • Increased Multi-Trajectory bonus bullet damage.
  • Increased Deliverance damage scaling from Marauder Shotgun.
  • Increased Mithril Slug follow-up shot damage.
  • Reduced piercing bullet damage falloff.
  • Increased Chain Fire bonus bullet damage.
  • Fixed Chain Reaction explosive bonus damage not applying correctly.

Moon Knight

  • Increased enhanced Eclipse Explosion damage scaling from Uru Knuckles.
  • Gauntlets of Thoth now grant independent Damage Reduction.
  • Reduced Hand of Khonshu base damage in the Fist of Khonshu trait.
Squirrel Girl
  • Increased Squirrel Friends damage scaling from Great Lakes Avengers Banner.
  • Squirrel Missile damage now scales with Squirrel Friends damage.
Blade
  • Increased Ancestral Sword slash damage scaling from Stakes of Yggdrasill.
  • Reduced spread interval for Blade Shadows slash paths.
  • Twilight Whetstone now grants independent Damage Reduction.
  • Increased Hunter’s Shotgun damage scaling from Breathing Gun.
  • Reap now temporarily guarantees critical hits and boosts dodge rate after use.
Jeff the Land Shark
  • Increased health and damage bonuses from Big Fish Frenzy.
  • Increased Hide and Seek impact damage from Deep-Sea Propeller.
  • Increased Drowning damage scaling from Skuld’s Mouthwash.
  • Increased Aqua Burst damage against Drowning targets.
  • Increased Splish-Splash Pew Pew damage scaling from Kraken Blaster.
Thor
  • Increased Storm Surge scaling per Thorforce in Thunder Torrent.
  • Increased bonus health from Aegis of Thunder.
  • Storm Surge now grants Damage Reduction while active.
  • Reduced projectile spread in Rolling Thunder.
  • Increased Mjolnir Bash projectile damage from Gaea Sigil.
  • Increased Rolling Thunder projectile damage.

Blood Hunt Updates

  • Raised Nightmare difficulty cap to 200.

Weekend Surge: Double XP

  • Double XP weekends activated across multiple event periods from May 29 through June 22, 2026.

Anti-Cheat

  • Added Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System trial.
  • Verified cheater reports now refund all Ranked Points lost in the affected match.
  • Placement Matches are excluded from compensation.

Fixes and Improvements

  • Fixed an issue where Deadpool’s Hazardous Hijinks and Healing Hijinks dash could be blocked by enemies without dealing damage.

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 1.000.090 will fix a few of these issues.

Download the free Marvel Rivals update 1.000.090 on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X/S.

Jack Johnson
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