Marvel Rivals Unleashes Highguard Update with New Map and Game Mode
Marvel Rivals Highguard Update: New Map & Mode

Marvel Rivals Expands with Major Highguard Content Update

Developer NetEase has launched a substantial new update for Marvel Rivals across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms. This release arrives as the competitive gaming landscape sees fresh challenges, with the recent debut of Highguard aiming to capture player attention. NetEase's response is a comprehensive content drop that significantly enriches the superhero battleground experience.

New Museum of Contemplation Map and Clobbering Club Mode

The centrepiece of this update is the brand-new Museum of Contemplation map. This intricate battlefield is divided into three distinct areas:

  • The Collector's Museum
  • Contemplator's Garden
  • Coliseum of the Elders

Official descriptions paint a chaotic picture, with Deadpool reportedly moonlighting as a school bus driver, attempting a high-speed escape while transporting liberated creatures. The narrative promises maximum fun with minimum survival guarantees as players navigate this unpredictable new environment.

Alongside the new map, NetEase introduces the Clobbering Club game mode. This competitive addition pits players against each other in intense 1v1 battles set beneath the iconic neon glow of Times Square.

Additional Content and Seasonal Events

The update brings several other engaging features for players to explore:

  • The Disco Night event allows players to earn 100 Units by dancing in Times Square
  • Hela's brand-new Disco of the Dead costume becomes unlockable in Flight Mode! World Tour
  • The Item Store receives fresh cosmetic additions including:
    1. Angela's Ace of Spades Bundle
    2. Emma Frost's Queen of Diamonds Bundle
    3. Psylocke's Psychedelic Pulse Costume Chroma

Comprehensive Bug Fixes and Optimisations

NetEase continues its commitment to polishing the Marvel Rivals experience with numerous technical improvements across all platforms. The patch notes detail specific fixes and enhancements designed to create smoother gameplay.

All Platforms:

  • Reduced frequency of Deadpool and Galacta's voice lines during banter
  • Ensured only Deadpool can hear their intergalactic inside jokes

Console-Specific Improvements:

  • Enhanced broadcast visuals in the Disco club with reduced afterimages
  • Restored controller vibration for all of Gambit's card trick actions
  • Corrected system menu entries that previously confused Deadpool's different roles

Hero-Specific Fixes:

  • Resolved Hela's Astral Flock landing spot inconsistencies
  • Fixed Angela's Divine Judgement Zone health absorption issue under certain conditions

This substantial update represents NetEase's ongoing dedication to expanding and refining the Marvel Rivals universe, offering players fresh content while addressing technical concerns to maintain competitive integrity and enjoyment.