Marvel Rivals players have exciting news to celebrate as NetEase prepares to launch the Season 3.5 update on August 8. The highlight of this update is the Queen's Codex event, which will reward dedicated players with an exclusive Symbiote-themed costume for The Thing completely free of charge.

This continues the game's tradition of offering valuable cosmetic items through special events and Twitch drops. The Queen's Codex event follows the successful Season 3 battle pass that previously introduced symbiote variants for various heroes, including fan-favorite Jeff the Land Shark and Squirrel Girl.

Marvel Rivals Queen's Codex Event Rewards

The Queen's Codex event features a tiered reward system with both free and premium cosmetic items:

Free Rewards

• The Thing - Symbiote Thing (available through event progression)

Premium Rewards (Requires Codex Pass Purchase)

• Black Widow - Phoenix
• Hela - Queen of Black (ultimate reward)

Premium pass owners will also receive an exclusive dynamic spray to showcase in matches. Notably, purchasing the pass makes the event permanently available, allowing players to complete challenges at their own pace.

This update comes shortly after the July 31 patch that fixed several Hela-related bugs, making the premium Queen of Black skin particularly appealing for fans of the character.

Additional Season 3 Content

The Thing has received multiple costume variants in Season 3, including the Sunshine Thing outfit available through the ongoing Summer Special event (running until August 15). This tropical-themed skin features the rocky hero in beach attire complete with a Hawaiian lei.

The Season 3.5 update brings more than just cosmetic items. Players can look forward to:

• The debut of Blade as a playable character
• Team-up mechanic adjustments
• New Throne of Knull map
• Resource Rumble game mode (coming to Quick Match on August 22)