Marvel RivalsCredit: Marvel RivalsMarvel Rivals' next update is stacked and it may be one of the most fan-friendly updates since launch. Patch 9.5 brings a new character and thanks to some technical wizardry from the dev team, the overall game size has been trimmed by 40 GB on PC and 15 GB on console. Don't worry. You won't see any regression in visual fidelity or overall experience. Let's talk video games.Here is a look at the full breakdown video direct from the Marvel Rivals team.Key Facts at a GlanceMarvel Rivals Season 9.5, at a glance:Release: Friday, August 7, 2026, worldwide on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|SSeason title: The Mystery of ThebesNew hero: The Hood (Parker Robbins), Vanguard classInstall reduction: roughly 40GB on PC, roughly 15GB on consoleHow: texture and asset recompression, not asset removal. No stated loss in visual qualityCaveat: the update download itself is larger than usual. The install shrinks only once it finishesAlso included: customizable Lady Loki movement and ability animations, the return of Krakoan Reels, and a full balance passSummer Festival Vol. 2: begins August 13 with new swimsuit cosmeticsFrom a character standpoint, this new update introduces Hood to the MR roster. He is voiced by WWE Superstar Damian Priest. The depth of characters available in this game blows me away. And it is even more amazing to think about how many more characters from the Marvel universe could still be added.READ MORE about recent patch notes and Marvel gaming:Forza Horizon 6 Patch Notes: Massive Update Addresses Drivatar Difficulty, Visuals and MoreCall Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 04 Reloaded Patch Notes: Nicolas Cage, New Maps and MoreMarvel's Wolverine: Release Date, Pre-Orders and Brutal M-Rated Gameplay