Marvel Rivals Version 20260108: Full Patch Notes & Fixes

Marvel Rivals kicks off the new year with a focused update that prioritizes gameplay stability and fixes over new content. Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes highlight improvements across heroes, systems, and visuals, allowing players to jump in and play without interruptions.

This Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes skip new heroes or maps and instead focus on gameplay consistency, visual clarity, and system reliability across all platforms.

Pym-ini Sandwich Upgrade

The Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 is scheduled to go live on January 8th, 2026, at 09:00 UTC without any interruption in server operation. According to the Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes, Pym's Test Kitchen has been modified in such a way that the alterations made are not visual but have an impact on the match flow.

Reduced Cooldown for Food Truck

The food truck in the Pym Test Kitchen is now fully stocked every half an hour. In modes where the first fight determines who has control of the area, quicker access to Pym-ini Sandwiches enables teams to plan their offense without having to wait for the long cooldowns. This is beneficial for the squads that are depending on buffs before going for the objectives or choke points.

Improved Visual Effects

Visual issues tied to size-shift effects have been fixed. Heroes entering fights after consuming a Pym-ini Sandwich now show cleaner transitions during growth or shrink states. During team fights with overlapping ultimates, these changes help players track hitboxes and positions without guessing. If you’re updating your account or trying out new strategies with these buffs, you might also want to check out our guide on How to Change Name in Marvel Rivals to keep your in-game identity consistent across matches.

New Store Content

Cosmetic content does not affect the balance but rather gives a known character an identity; in fact, it is going to be on the market in this way.

New Bundles

• Phoenix – Ice Phoenix Bundle.
• Adam Warlock – Cosmic Warlock Bundle.

Not only do the bundles fit thematically with the heroes, but also, they are tied closely to the characters’ powers, so they can be naturally present in the battles, appearing not so much.

The Ice Phoenix Ultimate Ability VFX, which will be online starting from January 9, 2026, at 02:00 UTC, will give a better and more noticeable feedback during the activation of the ultimate of the Phoenix character. In the crowded fights, the effect makes it easier to read without altering the damage or timing mechanism.

Bug Fixes and System Improvements

The Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes also include system-level fixes that impact UI behavior and visual accuracy among other things.

All Platforms

• Avatar Display Issue: The Lord avatar of the Lady Loki costume is now showing correctly. Mismatches that appeared in match summaries and stat screens are now fixed.
• Multi-Form Guide Fix: Multi-form hero guides are not triggering repeatedly anymore. Players swapping forms mid-fight will not see guides covering the screen anymore.

Hero-Specific Fixes

According to the Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes, several heroes received targeted fixes addressing edge cases during combat.

• Loki: Combat statistics now accurately show the Lady Loki avatar when the ultimate is used.
• Cloak & Dagger: The visual effects of activating Light’s Embrace with the ultimate are no longer removed. Both abilities now clearly show in the team fights.
• Adam Warlock: Resurrected teammates now go back to their intended positions instead of the place where they died.
• Rogue: The problem with Chrono Kick Combo, causing an opponent to get stuck, has been solved. If an enemy was defeated while being hit and Rogue was in the air, she no longer stays down longer than expected.

Compared to earlier Marvel Rivals updates that introduced new characters or mechanics, Marvel Rivals Version 20260108 Patch Notes reflect a slower, corrective approach. Past updates often shifted team compositions quickly. This one focuses on stability and fixing systems already in rotation.

That implies the developers are giving priority to reliability over more hero additions. The character lineup is already extensive; hence, it is more important at this moment to maintain abilities, UI, and visuals consistency rather than bringing in another character to the meta. This update is also a precursor to the upcoming events, such as the Marvel Rivals Anniversary Celebration Event 2026 that will provide new activities and rewards without interrupting the main gameplay.