Marvel Rivalslaunched its Season 0 with an impressive roster of 33 characters, featuring beloved heroes like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain America, alongside iconic villains such as Magneto and Venom. Even the villains got their spotlight, with powerhouses like Hela and Loki joining the mix. This diverse lineup, combined with decades of rich lore, has been one of the key factors in the game’s early success. As the hype builds for Season 1, Marvel Rivals promises even more content and an exciting future for fans.
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 Release Time
Marvel RivalsSeason 1: Eternal Night Fallswill kick off onJanuary 10, 2025, at 07:00 UTCor 14:00 EST.
Season 0 set the stage for success, attracting a record-breaking480,990 concurrent players on Steamalone. With the upcoming release of Season 1 bringing new characters, game modes, maps, and additional content, Marvel Rivals is poised to draw in even more players.
Fans can look forward to epic battles between their favorite heroes and villains, making the game a must-play for anyone who loves the Marvel universe.
All Season 1 Characters in Marvel Rivals
Season 1 of Marvel Rivalswill spanthree monthsand introduce theFantastic Four as playable characters.
In thefirst half of the season,players can look forward to playing asMister Fantastic and Invisible Woman,whileHuman Torch and The Thingwill make theirdebut in the latter half.
Each member of the Fantastic Four will bring unique abilities to the game. BothMister Fantastic and Human Torchwill join theroster as Duelistheroes, excelling in one-on-one combat and fast-paced skirmishes.
Meanwhile,The Thing, with his unyielding rocky strength and durability, will serve as aVanguard hero,giving tank enthusiasts another powerful option for their lineup.
Invisible Womanis set to take on therole of Strategist,and her shield-based abilities are expected to play a critical part in her kit. While details are still under wraps, it’s exciting to speculate about her potential support capabilities.
For instance, she could offer bubble shields to protect teammates, similar to Magneto’s short-duration shields, but with the added twist of healing properties. Though unconfirmed, this possibility has fans eagerly awaiting further details.
Season 1 New Maps in Marvel Rivals
In addition to introducing four new heroes, Season 1 of Marvel Rivals will alsodebut three new maps.The Season 1 trailer showcased the Baxter Building and a darker version of New York City overrun by Dracula.
The first map, Empire of Eternal Night inNew York City: Sanctum Sanctorum, and Midtown(Convoy Map), will be available during thefirst half ofthe season.Central Park, thethird map, will arrive in thesecond half of the season, adding even more variety to the battlegrounds.
Season 1 Battle Pass, Events, and Rewards in Marvel Rivals
Season 1 will see a new Battle Pass that devs are touting to have double the content compared to the Season 0 pass. This is great news for paid and unpaid players as it contains goodies to claim for everyone.
However, if you happen to buy the Eternal Night Fall Battle Passfor 990 Lattice, you can earn back 600 Lattice and 600 Unitsbyunlocking the rewards.The new Battle Pass will feature 10 stunning costumes, plus their related content such as sprays and emotes.
Season 1 Doom Match Game Mode in Marvel Rivals
Season 1, titled Eternal Night Falls, will also introduce a thrillingnew game mode: Doom Match(Arcade Mode). This mode pits8 to 12 players against eachother on a single map, each representing a different faction. All factions are hostile to one another, making it a chaotic free-for-all fight.
To secure victory, players must eliminate rival heroes and villains. At the end of the match, the top 50% of players will automatically be deemed the winners. This unique mechanic ensures every match is intense and keeps the stakes high for all participants.
Season 1 New Rank in Competitive Mode
Season 1 will also introduce a new Rank in theCompetitive game mode called ‘Celestial’. This will be above Grand Master and below Eternity tiers.
Season 1 Nerfs and Buffs in Marvel Rivals
As hinted inMarvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol. 03, Hela and Hawkeye will be getting nerfs with Wolverine and Storm getting some buffs. It is still unclear how the balancing of each hero will take effect but we are speculating on increased cooldown time of abilities and reduced damage for some.
Captain America and Venom, two of the current mobile Vanguard tanks will also get changes. These both are already excellent heroes but could use some balancing such as increased shield health for Captain America and reduced cooldown on select abilities for Venom.
That is everything you need to know about the release date, time, characters, game modes, maps, and other new additions coming to Season 1 of Marvel Rivals. For more about the game, we recommend checking out ourHow To Install Mods for Marvel Rivals on PCguide.
Irfan Ansari
Irfan Ansari is a Guides Writer at Prima Games, bringing seven years of experience in Video Game Journalism to the table. With over 20 years immersed in gaming, he’s sharpened his craft at notable outlets like TheGamer, Gamepur, Videogamer, and eXputer. His favorite hobby is grinding for XP, leveling up and defeating bosses to pulp.
