The man without fear is almost here. Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 brings Daredevil to the battlefield as the game’s 43rd playable hero, complete with a full kit designed around his radar sense and acrobatic combat style.
Beyond the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante, NetEase is rolling out substantial balance changes targeting some of the meta’s most oppressive picks. Here’s exactly when the update hits and what’s changing.
Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 Launch Times by Region
The major Season 4.5 update for Marvel Rivals launches October 10 at 9:00 AM UTC across all platforms and regions simultaneously. Here’s what that launch time translates to for major regions worldwide:
As promised, here’s your countdown to Season 4.5:
NetEase estimates maintenance lasting roughly two hours, so coordinate with your squad accordingly. Early morning West Coast players might want that extra coffee.
Every Hero Getting Buffed or Nerfed in Season 4.5
NetEase is targeting the sustain-heavy meta that has dominated Season 4 while giving underperformers some much-needed love. The latest balance changes affect 13 heroes across both sides of the spectrum.
Heroes Receiving Buffs:
Heroes Getting Nerfed:
Phoenix mains are going to feel these nerfs hard. No ammo reload during Dark Ascent means picking your moments to pop off becomes way more punishing. Human Torch’s changes might finally convince high-ranking lobbies to stop banning him every single match.
On the flip side, Rocket getting his 40% damage boost back after it dropped to 25% (back in April) should make carry-support duos feel oppressive again. Venom ult combos are back on the menu, and Mister Fantastic can actually lock down slippery targets now instead of just inconveniencing them slightly.
What’s your first move when Season 4.5 drops? Planning to instalock Daredevil or stick with your current main while everyone else fights over Hell’s Kitchen’s finest? Let us know in the comments below!
