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Marvel Rivals Patch 9.5 to Shrink Game Size, Add New Hero 'The Hood'

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The upcoming Patch 9.5 for Marvel Rivals is set to release on August 7, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This update, titled 'The Mystery of Thebes,' will introduce a new hero, The Hood, voiced by WWE Superstar Damian Priest. Notably, the patch will significantly reduce the game's installation size by approximately 40 GB on PC and 15 GB on consoles through texture and asset recompression, without compromising visual quality. The update also includes customizable animations for Lady Loki, the return of Krakoan Reels, a balance pass, and the Summer Festival Vol. 2 starting August 13. AI

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Marvel Rivals Patch 9.5 to Shrink Game Size, Add New Hero 'The Hood'

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Marvel Rivals Patch Notes: 9.5 Update Is Shrinking The Game In A Good Way

    Everything in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5, live August 7: the 40GB PC and 15GB console size reduction, The Hood, Lady Loki animations and Summer Festival Vol. 2.

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