Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes: New Team-up abilities, Vanguard changes, Duelist changes, and more

The Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes are here to give players a look at the new wave of balance changes for the game. Developers have been hard at work polishing the 6v6 shooter after its Closed Alpha release. As the Closed Beta release edges near, we finally have access to some fantastic additions.

This article provides players with a detailed brief on all the changes and additions made with the latest Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes.

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Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes (July 23, 2024)

Team-up Abilities

1) Symbiote Bond (Venom, Spider-Man, and Peni Parker)

• The epic tale of Venom and the Spider-Family takes center stage, promising a fusion of their extraordinary powers as they unite. Venom shares a part of his symbiotes with Spider-Man and Peni Parker, activating their own symbiote abilities. When in danger, they can convert the symbiote into explosive spikes that inflict harm on nearby enemies and relentlessly knock them back. Simultaneously, the symbiotes' unyielding defenses ensure enhanced survivability for the two spider-heroes, fortifying their resilience against the looming threats.

2) Guardian Revival (Adam Warlock, Star-Lord, and Mantis)

• Since joining forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Adam Warlock has forged an unbreakable bond with Star-Lord and Mantis. Harnessing his Quantum Magic, the golden guardian has sworn to shield his comrades. When in battle together, Adam Warlock enhances the cosmic power of both Star-Lord and Mantis, granting them the power of cocooned revival.

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Vanguard

1) Doctor Strange

• We have recalibrated Doctor Strange's damage capabilities to better resonate with his Vanguard role, enhancing his power on the front lines with Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes.

2) Groot

• We've meticulously balanced Groot's tree wall abilities and their survivability.

3) Magneto

• We've overhauled Magneto's ability logic, empowering him to generate magnetic barriers (Metallic Curtain) more freely, effectively neutralizing enemy assaults. Furthermore, the metal shield (Metal Bulwark) can now be self-applied, granting him greater agency on the battlefield.

4) Peni Parker

• We've fine-tuned SP//dr's combat style, notably amplifying the left-click attack speed (Cyber-Web Cluster) to evoke the sensation of unleashing a large weapon. This adjustment will hopefully provide players with a more immersive experience when piloting the mech as Peni.

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Duelist

1) Black Panther

• We've amplified Black Panther's prowess in wall climbing and sprinting, elevating his potential to unleash breathtaking combos. Moreover, when Black Panther triggers the Team-Up Ability with Magik, he gains the ability to summon the Limbo Disc portal at will.

2) Hela

• We've adjusted Hela's mid to long-range capabilities, ensuring a more balanced and compelling combat experience.

3) Iron Man

• We've enhanced Iron Man's long-range offensive capabilities, giving him more formidable suppressive power. Furthermore, the Gamma energy upgrade of his Team-Up Ability when using Armor Overdrive has been increased with Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes.

4) Namor

• To aid in increasing Namor's mobility, we've adjusted the skill [Blessing of the Deep] so that when it is activated, Namor can freely move in the air. Also, we appropriately buffed his damage for the Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes.

5) The Punisher

• We've fine-tuned the active use time of his Team-Up Ability with Rocket Raccoon. In this new rendition, each Team-Up Ability window becomes even more precious for the Punisher.

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Strategist

1) Loki

• We've heightened the significance of Loki's illusions and slightly balanced his primary form's healing and damage capabilities. In this update, Loki will rely more heavily on his illusions to actively participate in combat, adding depth and strategy to his gameplay.

2) Mantis

• We've enriched Mantis's ultimate ability, granting her the ability to offer enhanced survival support for the entire team by providing temporary health to already max health allies.

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That's all there is to know about the Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test Patch Notes.

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