The October 1 patch is a cosmetics-and-events update: check the official patch notes for the full list. There are no buffs or nerfs, so your ranked picks from the current Season 10 tier list still hold. Here is everything that matters, plus how to use the quiet week to climb.
The big picture: a patch with no balance changes
Version 20261001 rolls out on October 1, 2026 at 09:00 UTC with no server downtime. The official notes contain zero hero changes: only shop content, events and three bug fixes. Your rank strategy does not need to change this week.
New skins: Lunar Luna and Cosmic Spark
- Lunar Luna skin for Luna Snow (Chroma variants: Pink Planets / Dark Nebula, with updated Ultimate VFX)
- Cosmic Spark skin for Phoenix
- Shop availability: October 2 to 30, 2026

Pop & Win event
- Pop & Win: Lunar Luna and Cosmic Spark are available at a discount through the event draw
- Runs from September 17 to October 16, 2026
Esports: Ignite Stage 2 predictions
- Predictions open October 5, 2026
- Deadlines: Pacific October 8, Americas October 15, EMEA October 15, China October 16
- Rewards: Nameplates, Titles and Units
Bug fixes
- Fixed the description of the Adam Warlock ability stolen by Rogue (incorrect “fly freely” text)
- Fixed the event bug in Jeff’s Superstar Search that forced Quick Match selection
- Fixed UI text persisting in the Chroma customization menu
PS5 and Xbox players: your ranked grind is unchanged
Marvel Rivals is playable on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This patch does not touch aim assist or controller settings, so use the stability to fine-tune your sensitivity and lean on forgiving heroes with a controller.
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