Marvel Rivals Version 20260305 Update: Chrono-Rush Is Back, Grind Time!
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2026 12:09 pm
Quick Summary
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[tr][th]Topic[/th][th]Before</th][th]After Version 20260305 (2026-03-05)</th][/tr]
[tr][td]Chrono Token farming</td][td]Limited by event rules/caps in older periods</td][td]Chrono-Rush now says no cap on points you can earn</td][/tr]
[tr][td]Catch-up speed</td][td]Harder to binge progress in one long session</td][td]Long sessions are rewarded more, better for late grinders</td][/tr]
[tr][td]Hero polish</td][td]Known weird interactions (Angela/Doctor Strange/Iron Fist)</td][td]Specific bugs addressed in official notes</td][/tr]
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Developer Context
NetEase Games brought back Chrono-Rush right after posting the patch notes on 2026-03-04, with deployment on 2026-03-05.
This looks like a smart "catch-up" move so players can stack tokens fast before the event ends on 2026-03-20.
PC Gamer also highlighted the same core point: now is the time to stock up on Chrono Tokens.
Why You Should Care
- The game Marvel Rivals got Version 20260305 on 2026-03-05, and Chrono-Rush returned for 2 weeks.
- You can earn Chrono Tokens with no points cap during the event, from 2026-03-05 to 2026-03-20.
- There are also hero bug fixes plus new shop bundles (Psylocke and Captain America) starting 2026-03-06.
- Event return: Chrono-Rush is live again on 2026-03-05, ending 2026-03-20 (UTC window in patch notes).
- Big progression change: No cap on Chrono-Rush points, so long play sessions now keep paying out.
- Store content: New bundles listed by NetEase Games for Psylocke and Captain America, available 2026-03-06.
- Fixes: Iron Fist voice toggle issue fixed, plus gameplay bug fixes for Angela and Doctor Strange interactions.
[table]
[tr][th]Topic[/th][th]Before</th][th]After Version 20260305 (2026-03-05)</th][/tr]
[tr][td]Chrono Token farming</td][td]Limited by event rules/caps in older periods</td][td]Chrono-Rush now says no cap on points you can earn</td][/tr]
[tr][td]Catch-up speed</td][td]Harder to binge progress in one long session</td][td]Long sessions are rewarded more, better for late grinders</td][/tr]
[tr][td]Hero polish</td][td]Known weird interactions (Angela/Doctor Strange/Iron Fist)</td][td]Specific bugs addressed in official notes</td][/tr]
[/table]
Developer Context
NetEase Games brought back Chrono-Rush right after posting the patch notes on 2026-03-04, with deployment on 2026-03-05.
This looks like a smart "catch-up" move so players can stack tokens fast before the event ends on 2026-03-20.
PC Gamer also highlighted the same core point: now is the time to stock up on Chrono Tokens.
Why You Should Care
- If you missed progress before, this is your comeback window.
- If you love grinding, uncapped points means every extra match matters.
- If you main affected heroes, matches should feel cleaner after the fixes.
- If you like cosmetics, this patch also lines up with fresh bundles in the shop.
- Q: When did this update actually go live?
A: Version 20260305 went live on 2026-03-05 at 09:00:00 UTC (official notes). - Q: How long is Chrono-Rush active this time?
A: From 2026-03-05 09:00:00 UTC to 2026-03-20 09:00:00 UTC. - Q: Is there really no cap on points?
A: Yes. The event text says there is no cap on how many points you can earn. - Q: What should I do first after logging in?
A: Queue matches right away, then check mission/battle pass progress after each block of games so you do not waste event time. - Q: Is this a balance-only patch?
A: No. It includes event progression changes, bug fixes, and new shop items.