Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Deep Dive into New Content
Get ready for Marvel Rivals Season 1, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST! This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, along with a host of exciting new features.
Key Highlights:
- New Playable Characters: Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and the Invisible Woman (Strategist) debut, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks into the season.
- Expanded Battle Pass: Unlock 10 brand-new skins while earning back 600 Lattice and 600 Units. The battle pass costs 990 Lattice.
- Innovative Game Mode: Doom Match: Experience fast-paced, large-scale combat in this arcade-style mode. Up to 12 players battle it out, with the top 50% declared victorious. This mode will utilize maps like the Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum.
- New Maps: Explore three new maps: Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (Doom Match), Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (convoy missions), and Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (launching in six to seven weeks).
Detailed Breakdown:
The developers emphasized the importance of community feedback and addressed concerns regarding character balance, particularly the strength of ranged characters like Hawkeye. Balancing adjustments are planned for the first half of Season 1.
The Baxter Building will feature prominently in at least one of the new maps, adding a familiar location for fans of the Fantastic Four. While rumors of a PvE mode circulated, the developers did not confirm or deny these speculations in this update.
This season promises a significant expansion of Marvel Rivals, offering new characters, maps, a fresh game mode, and a rewarding battle pass. Prepare for the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls!