Marvel Rivals Server Maintenance Today
Marvel Rivals is down for scheduled maintenance today as the game rolls out its big Season 6.5 update, so if you’re getting connection errors, that’s completely expected.
The servers went offline on February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM UTC, and during this window, the game simply isn’t playable on any platform while the update is applied.
The team has flagged this as a full maintenance outage, not a soft restart, so you won’t be able to sneak into menus or lobbies while it’s happening.
They’ve also noted that restoration can vary by platform and region, so even though there’s a target end time, some players might get back in a bit earlier or later than others. If you try to log in during the downtime, you’ll just see a maintenance message instead of your usual hero lineup.
It’s annoying to be locked out when you were ready to grind, sure, but this is one of those “short-term pain, long-term fun” situations. The patch is bringing a new hero, multiple themed events, cosmetics, and a competitive tournament, so the payoff is pretty big.
How Long is Marvel Rivals Maintenance?
The planned Marvel Rivals maintenance window for the Season 6.5 update is about two hours, starting at 9:00 AM UTC and aiming to wrap around 11:00 AM UTC.
That’s the official estimate from the developers, with the usual caveat: if they hit technical snags while deploying the patch, it can take longer than expected.
To make it easier to picture, here’s when maintenance starts in a few key regions:
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San Francisco: February 13, 1:00 AM PST
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New York: February 13, 4:00 AM EST
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London: February 13, 9:00 AM GMT
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Tokyo / Seoul: February 13, 6:00 PM JST
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Sydney / Melbourne: February 13, 8:00 PM AEDT
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Mumbai / Delhi: February 13, 2:30 PM IST
Once the update is live and maintenance finishes, servers will come back up automatically; there’s no need to reinstall the game or do anything fancy. If you’re unsure whether you’re still in the downtime window, the safest check is simple: launch the game.
If maintenance is ongoing, you’ll see a clear in-game notice instead of being allowed into matchmaking. A practical tip: if you’re planning a long session, give it 10–15 minutes past the scheduled end time before assuming something is “broken.” Major patches, especially those adding new heroes and events, often need just a bit of extra breathing room.
Marvel Rivals Version 20260213 Patch Notes – Season 6.5
The Version 20260213 patch kicks off Season 6.5, and it’s not just a minor balance pass; there’s a new hero, seasonal events, cosmetics, Twitch Drops, and some fun quality-of-life tweaks. Think of it as a “mid-season expansion” rather than a tiny tune-up.
Here are the standout highlights, in plain language:
New Hero: Elsa Bloodstone
Season 6.5 officially introduces Elsa Bloodstone as a new Duelist hero, joining the roster as a high-damage monster hunter. She comes with:
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Aggressive damage-focused kit where dealing damage speeds up her cooldowns.
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Access to traps and summoned monsters that help control space and pressure enemies.
She slots naturally into teams that like to play fast and punish mispositioning, and she arrives with extra cosmetics like the Young Blood Bundle, Icy Edge, and emoji bundles.
New Stories and Lore
If you care about the Marvel Rivals universe beyond pure PvP, this update brings fresh lore drops, including:
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New Elsa Bloodstone story: “Special Delivery.”
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New Mantis story: “Growing Together.”
They add a bit more narrative texture around why these heroes are where they are and how they connect to the ongoing season arc.
“Citizenship of Monster Kingdom” Event
Season 6.5 launches the Citizenship of Monster Kingdom event, a limited-time mission chain with themed rewards. By completing event tasks, you can:
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Unlock Squirrel Girl’s Red Panda costume for free.
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Earn premium goodies like Jeff the Land Shark’s Duck Defender costume, Rocket Raccoon’s Giant Panda costume, and more.
The event runs from February 13, 2026, 09:00 UTC to March 20, 2026, 09:00 UTC, giving you a comfortable window to chip away at missions rather than rushing everything in a single week.
Times Square: Lion Dance, Red Packets, and Love on Parade
Times Square becomes the social hub for several overlapping events:
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Lion Dance Spectacular:
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Iron Fist leads a festive Lion Dance on the Times Square stage.
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Any hero can hop up and join the dance, turning the map into a celebratory Spring Festival space.
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Runs from February 13 to March 5, 2026 (09:00 UTC).
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Raining Red Packets:
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Around the Spring Festival, you can interact with a Fortune Drum on the Lion Dance stage to claim special in-game red packet rewards.
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Claim window: February 15, 16:00 UTC to February 22, 16:00 UTC.
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Love On Parade – Rogue & Gambit:
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Times Square hosts a romantic carriage parade celebrating Rogue and Gambit’s wedding, inspired by their comic-book date in X-Men (1991) #24.
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You can hop on a carriage after the update and earn 100 Units the first time you join.
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Parade period: February 13 to March 5, 2026 (09:00 UTC).
There’s also a “Wedding Wishes for Mr. & Mrs. X” store event with a limited-time lucky draw for their wedding costumes and assorted rewards, running from February 13 to March 20, 2026 (09:00 UTC).
Monster Kingdom Championship
Competitive players get something special too: the first Monster Kingdom Championship, a cross-platform tournament open to all ranks. You can register as:
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A Duo Faction (2–3 members), choosing a Saturday or Sunday Duo edition.
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A Six-Stack Faction (6–8 members), choosing a Saturday or Sunday Six-Stack edition.
Once registered, your Faction plays up to five rounds on February 21 or 22, and your run ends when you reach three wins or three losses. Rewards scale with your total wins and can include:
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Units
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Unstable Molecules
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Exclusive nameplates
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Other cosmetic and progression items
Matchmaking in the championship uses a special system designed to pair you with Factions of similar skill and win records, so newer players aren’t thrown straight into the fire against top squads.
Store Updates, Free Emote, and Twitch Drops
Season 6.5 also refreshes the in-game store and rewards pipeline:
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New and returning items like:
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Elsa Bloodstone bundles and skins
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Gambit & Rogue emoji bundle
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Iron Fist “Lucky Lion Dance” emote that lets nearby heroes join the dance when certain conditions are met
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Jeff the Land Shark – Lemonade Stand emote
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Mister Fantastic & Invisible Woman – Fantastic Love emote
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New color chromas and VFX for ultimate abilities across several heroes
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A free “Awaken the Lion” emote is available to claim from February 13, 09:00 UTC to February 27, 02:00 UTC — worth grabbing even if you’re a casual player.
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A fresh round of Twitch Drops runs from February 13, 12:00 UTC to March 13, 09:00 UTC, featuring the Ultron – Will of Galacta costume and related bundle content if you watch participating streams long enough.
Quality-of-Life & Fixes
On the systems side, the patch includes:
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Heroic sorting and grouping for sprays and nameplates, making large collections easier to manage.
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Expanded emote and spray wheels with “All Sprays/All Emotes” lists for quicker setup in your Hero Profile.
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Fixes for spectator camera controls and keybinding quirks on certain heroes, plus specific bug fixes for characters like Deadpool, Daredevil, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch to make their abilities behave more consistently.
There’s also a new Gold-tier rank reward: Elsa Bloodstone – Apex Huntress costume, giving ranked grinders a clear cosmetic target.
If you’re staring at a maintenance message right now, this is the update you’re waiting on: Season 6.5 with Elsa Bloodstone, Monster Kingdom events, Times Square celebrations, Monster Kingdom Championship, new cosmetics, and Twitch Drops all land as soon as the Version 20260213 patch finishes rolling out.
Disclaimer:
The information in this article is based on official announcements, patch notes, and early reports available at the time of writing. Maintenance timings, server restoration schedules, event details, and in-game content may change depending on regional rollout, technical issues, or developer updates. Players should check the official Marvel Rivals website or in-game notices for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
