Doctor Strange Takes a Hit in Marvel Rivals' Latest Update
Marvel Rivals is barely a week old, and it's already shaking things up with its first major patch. While NetEase's update focuses primarily on bug fixes, it inadvertently nerfs Doctor Strange. Players discovered a glitch that allowed the Sorcerer Supreme to charge his ultimate ability instantly. This patch addresses that issue, among others, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.
Doctor Strange's Nerf
The patch tackles a significant bug related to Doctor Strange's ultimate charge. Players used a clever trick to charge his ability by placing a portal strategically. This glitch boosted his ultimate charge to nearly 100 percent when enemies fell through the portal.
As a temporary solution, NetEase has disabled the portals' terrain kill attribution. This means that these deaths won't count as Doctor Strange's kills, affecting his ultimate charge and scoreboard stats. The benefits will return once the bug is fully resolved.
General Fixes
- Crosshair deviation and lag during highlights and recordings have been fixed.
- Game crashes caused by changing Highlights' save location are resolved.
- Costume visibility issues in Quick Match have been addressed.
- Corrected mission progress display on the Season Event screen.
- Textual errors fixed, with more updates to come.
- Resolved game freeze issues after crashes.
- Fixed common crash issues.
Maps & Game Modes
Special collisions on certain maps like Hydra Charteris Base and Hell’s Heaven caused players to get stuck. These issues have been largely resolved, though some bugs may persist. NetEase is committed to finding a comprehensive solution.
Fog disappearing from Hela and Storm’s perspectives during their Ultimates in the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda has been fixed.
Hero-Specific Fixes
- Wolverine's Deadpool costume now plays all ability voice lines.
- Sound effects missing after Star-Lord’s MVP animation are now fixed.
- Doctor Strange's portal-triggered terrain KOs no longer restore his Ultimate energy.
NetEase is actively monitoring bug frequencies and working on another patch, promising new content soon. Stay updated by following their socials for the latest news.
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