Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 Patch Cuts Game Size and Adds New Hero The Hood

A Season 9.5 update for the multiplayer game Marvel Rivals was released on August 7, 2026. The patch includes a texture‑compression overhaul that reduces the game's file size by 40 GB on PC and 15 GB on console, addressing storage‑capacity concerns for players.

The update also introduces a new Vanguard hero, The Hood, voiced by WWE star Damian Priest, along with a new event pass, lore comics, and a series of balance changes that buff characters such as Devil Dinosaur, Jubilee and Gambit while nerfing over‑performing heroes like Peni Parker. Servers were offline for scheduled maintenance from 09:00 UTC to 11:00 ET (approximately two hours).