Marvel Rivals May 8 Update Adds New Skins and Gameplay Improvements
NetEase Games has revealed the patch notes for the **May 8 update** to *Marvel Rivals*, bringing new skins, gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes. The update continues the momentum of **Season 2**, which recently introduced **Emma Frost**, with more content expected mid-season, including **Ultron’s debut**.
Highlights of the update include **summer-themed skins** for **Rocket Raccoon** and **Squirrel Girl**, available in the in-game shop starting **May 8 at 7 PM PDT**. The patch also overhauls the emote system—**emotes and sprays now have separate wheels**, and players can share spray wheels across all heroes.
**Other Key Additions:**
* **Giant-Size Brain Blast** mode returns as “**Giant-Size Hive Mind**” with new event windows on May 9–12 and May 16–19.
* Emotes and sprays now **auto-equip** upon acquisition.
* Hero portraits now reflect their **current equipped costumes**.
**Bug Fixes Include:**
* Fixed issues with **Jeff the Land Shark’s ultimate icon display**.
* **Bruce Banner** can now properly bind jump to the **spacebar**.
* Voice chat no longer reveals names in **anonymous mode**.
Players can enjoy the update **without any downtime**—just restart the game to apply changes. With new features and hints at **Jubilee** joining the roster soon, *Marvel Rivals* continues to build excitement among fans.
