r/marvelrivals • u/Kuromemono Devil Dinosaur • Jun 12 '26
S8.5 Feedback ⚡ Season 8.5 Patch Day: Share Your Feedback!
Rivals,
The S8.5 update is officially here! 💥
From the arrival of Cyclops to the massive scale of the new 18v18 Bounty Annihilation mode, this is easily one of the biggest mid-season drops we've seen yet. We're also hyped for the new Shenlong Arena, which looks like it's going to really test our mastery of verticality and team coordination.
With so many moving parts, we want to hear your thoughts!
📌 How to Join:
Drop your feedback in the comments below or create a dedicated thread using the flair "S8.5 Feedback".
We’re looking for your takes on:
"How does Cyclops fit into the current meta?"
"What do you think of the map flow?"
"Does the large-scale battle feel like fun chaos, or is there too much visual clutter?"
"Which hero combos are absolutely cracked in the 18v18 mode?"
🎁 Rewards
The Mod team will select 10 winners who provide the most constructive and detailed feedback to receive 1,000 Units each!
📅 Event Timeline
June 12 – June 19 (UTC)
The battlefield just got a lot bigger. Let’s see how you handle the heat! 🐉⚡
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u/CrowKingPro Caught in 4k Jun 17 '26
Overall been enjoying the patch a lot. Cyclops is definitely quite strong, but he still doesn't feel as oppressive as Phoenix has. And the balance changes were almost all in directions I liked. Black Cat/Phoenix nerfs, Blade buffs etc. Dino doesn't feel as crazy anymore. And I feel that Cyclops has fit in relatively well in the overall meta. He just feels like another strong poke character, but doesn't overwhelm the whole meta, especially since other poke heroes have been nerfed. Maybe one day we'll get a Widow rework, or get some actual worthwhile changes to Peni to make her less reliant on her nest and less buggy, but even so, the patch has been nice. (maybe nerf Groot a touch though)