Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Heroes, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled
NetEase Games recently detailed Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, revealing exciting additions including a new battle pass, maps, and a unique game mode. Following the conclusion of Season 0, anticipation for Season 1 is high. A developer video blog, released ahead of the January 10th, 1 AM PST launch, provides a comprehensive preview.
The Fantastic Four Arrive!
Season 1 kicks off with the introduction of Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist). Seasons will run approximately three months, with The Thing and Human Torch expected to join the roster six to seven weeks into the season. The Baxter Building will also feature prominently in a new map.
New Content: Maps, Game Mode, and Battle Pass
Season 1 introduces three new maps, a fresh game mode, and an updated battle pass. The battle pass, priced at 990 Lattice, offers 10 new skins and refunds 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. "Doom Match," a new arcade-style mode for 8-12 players, will debut on the Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum map. The top 50% of players emerge victorious.
Map Details:
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (Doom Match)
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (Convoy Missions)
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (Details to be revealed later) – launching in six to seven weeks.
Addressing Community Feedback
NetEase Games highlighted the importance of player feedback, acknowledging concerns regarding character balance, particularly the strength of ranged characters like Hawkeye. Balancing adjustments are planned for the first half of Season 1.
Season 1: Eternal Night Falls promises a significant expansion of Marvel Rivals, with new playable characters, maps, and a thrilling new game mode. The developers' responsiveness to player feedback further enhances anticipation for the upcoming season.
