Marvel Rivals Update December 19: Winter Celebration Events, New Mode, and Additional Features

The highly anticipated December 19 patch for Marvel Rivals is now live, ushering in the Winter Celebration event. This update introduces an array of new features, including a fresh game mode, a variety of cosmetic items, and much more.

Focused primarily on the festive season, this update does not alter game balance, but it includes several bug fixes, particularly addressing console crashes attributed to low memory issues.

As detailed in their official post on X, the Winter Celebration is set to commence on December 20 at 7 AM UTC (11 PM PST / 2 AM EST).

Marvel Rivals Winter Celebration Venom Skin — Credit: NetEase Games

Marvel Rivals December 19 Update Patch Notes

Special Event: Winter Celebration

Join the frosty festivities and uncover a wealth of new features! Participating players can earn the Jeff the Land Shark – Cuddly Fuzzlefin costume absolutely free!

Event Duration: December 20, 2024, 07:00 UTC to January 9, 2025, 15:59 UTC

Introducing a New Mode: Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival

Winter is here, and Jeff the Land Shark is ready to spread joy in his festive attire! In this charming new mode, players will take control of Jeff and sprinkle snowflakes to transform the Yggsgard: Royal Palace into a picturesque winter wonderland.

Commemorative Gallery Card: Season’s Beatings!

Complete missions during the Winter Celebration to earn Golden and Silver Frost. Use these valuable resources to unlock and upgrade a splendid selection of greeting card decorations, allowing players to craft their unique winter greeting cards.

New Costumes: Winter Holiday Series

In celebration of the season, a captivating costume series is being introduced for the following heroes:

Jeff the Land Shark – Cuddly Fuzzlefin (Free during the Winter Celebration event)
Groot – Holiday Happiness (Limited-time store release: December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025)
Rocket Raccoon – Wild Winter (Limited-time store release: December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025)
Venom – Snow Symbiote (Limited-time store release: December 27, 2024, to January 17, 2025)
Magik – Frozen Demon (Limited-time store release: December 27, 2024, to January 17, 2025)

While Jeff’s costume is available for free during the event, the others can be purchased in the in-game store. Please note that the Captain America ‘Galactic Talon’ and Hawkeye ‘Galactic Fangs’ bundles will be removed from the store on December 27th.

Bug Fixes

General Fixes for All Platforms

Improved clarity of the Double-Elimination Tournament display, resolving previous confusion.
Fixed a glitch that exited players from factions after tournaments, eliminating the unwelcome “white screen.”
Resolved access issues to the historical faction interface following faction disbandment.
Fixed faction exit scheduling complications that arose after tournaments.
Ensured correct counting of enemies defeated by Squirrel Girl’s Unbeatable Squirrel Tsunami for achievements.
Improved network stability to address map loading issues during poor connectivity.

Maps and Gameplay Improvements

Addressed character collision issues on maps that left players stuck.
Corrected abnormal vehicle performance during special convoy missions for optimal gameplay.

Hero Bug Fixes

Resolved issues with Doctor Strange’s portal abilities.
Fixed movement speed glitches experienced by Winter Soldier after his ultimate ability.
Rocket Raccoon’s jet pack functionality has been restored.
Resolved texture issues with Venom’s “Cyan Clash” emote.
Star-Lord’s low gravity glitch has been fixed for smoother play.
Jeff the Land Shark can now maintain his ultimate ability longer.
Fixed terrain KOs caused by Jeff’s ultimate abilities.
Improved ultimate transformation countdown for Hulk and Hela.
Ensured Hela’s ultimate ability cannot be prematurely interrupted.
Fixed damage discrepancies with Punisher’s ultimate ability.
Solved issues with duplicate characters appearing in special cases.

Console-Specific Enhancements

Optimized memory management on consoles to mitigate crashes and enhance gameplay experience.

This concludes the overview of the December 19 patch update for Marvel Rivals. For further details about gameplay, including our top controller and PC settings, along with guides for characters like Black Panther, Hawkeye, and Moon Knight, feel free to explore our resources.

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