Marvel Rivals Update 1.78 Adds Avengers Endgame Mode Oct. 22

NetEase Games is set to launch an Avengers Endgame mode for Marvel Rivals on October 22 with Update 1.78 (build 1.000.113), as reported by MP1st. This patch comes nearly two years after the game’s December 2024 launch, during which time it has maintained 27,445 concurrent players on Steam.

The available details confirm the mode’s name and its release date, but we don’t have full patch notes yet. So, we still need to find out about balance changes, new heroes, and bug fixes.

The timing of this announcement coincides with another revelation. On October 20, NetEase introduced a 50-player PvE mode against Thanos. The announcement doesn’t clarify if this is the same as the Endgame mode, but the two-day gap suggests a possible connection. Until NetEase provides more information, consider this link likely but unconfirmed.

A large-scale PvE mode would be a significant change from the game’s focus on 6v6 competitive matches. It could also help NetEase attract back players who have drifted away without needing to adjust ranked balance.

This update arrives during a challenging period for the game. On October 18, NetEase reversed a ban wave on Marvel Rivals mods and restored affected accounts. Just two days earlier, the game’s age rating increased from PEGI 12 to PEGI 16 due to gacha mechanics. A new content drop can help shift the focus back to gameplay.

The player base remains substantial, but opinions are mixed. Steam shows a 76% positive rating from 305,580 reviews, which is impressive for a live-service game of this age. However, recent community feedback leans toward the negative.

By The Numbers

Update version	1.78 | 1.000.113
Endgame mode release date	October 22
Steam reviews	76% positive (305,580 reviews)
Current Steam players	27,445
Original release date	December 6, 2024

Community Pulse

The overall sentiment in the community appears mostly negative across ten tracked signals, with stability issues being a common complaint. One Steam reviewer expressed, “Don’t spend your money on this. Game crashes and due to shoddy programming, you get penalized for not being able to log back in.” While this review appears multiple times, it represents one frustrated perspective rather than a broader trend. Still, it highlights a frequent theme in negative reviews of live-service shooters: players prioritize fixes for crashes and penalties over new modes.

What To Watch

• Full patch notes: These should clarify if Endgame is indeed the 50-player Thanos PvE mode and whether it will be available in ranked play or as a limited-time event.
• Player count after October 22: The current figure of 27,445 concurrent players serves as a baseline. A sustained increase would indicate the new mode is successfully attracting players.
• Stability and penalty fixes: Complaints about crashes and disconnect penalties are driving the negative reviews. Addressing these issues could improve the 76% Steam score more than introducing a new mode.