Marvel Rivals: Season 1 Details Unveiled

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Characters, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled

Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," is set to launch January 10th at 1 AM PST, bringing with it a host of exciting new content. The three-month season will introduce Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and Invisible Woman (Strategist) as playable characters, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks later. The Baxter Building will also feature prominently in a new map.

This first season boasts a fresh battle pass offering 10 new skins, and players will recoup 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion of the pass (990 Lattice purchase price). A thrilling new game mode, "Doom Match," makes its debut. This arcade-style mode pits 8-12 players against each other across maps like the newly revealed Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum. The top 50% of players emerge victorious.

Key Season 1 Features:

• New Playable Characters: Mister Fantastic & Invisible Woman (launch), The Thing & Human Torch (mid-season)
• New Maps:
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (Doom Match)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (Convoy Missions)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (mid-season)
• New Game Mode: Doom Match (8-12 players, top 50% win)
• Battle Pass: 10 new skins, 600 Lattice & 600 Units earned back.

The developers highlighted their commitment to community feedback, acknowledging concerns regarding character balance (e.g., Hawkeye's ranged advantage) and promising adjustments in the first half of the season. While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, they remained unaddressed in this announcement. The excitement surrounding Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is palpable among fans.