Marvel Rivals Season 1: A Double-Sized Debut
Marvel Rivals' Season 1, titled "Eternal Night Falls," is set to launch on January 10th at 1 AM PST, boasting double the content of a typical season. This expanded offering is a deliberate choice by the developers, who opted to introduce the Fantastic Four as a group, resulting in a significantly larger season launch. The average season typically spans three months, with a major mid-season update.
Season 1 will introduce three new maps based on iconic New York City locations:
- Sanctum Sanctorum: Launching with Season 1, this map will be the backdrop for the new Doom Match game mode.
- Midtown: This map will feature Convoy missions, requiring heroes to navigate the city streets.
- Central Park: Details on this map remain scarce, with further information promised closer to the mid-season update.
The Fantastic Four's arrival is a key highlight. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will debut on January 10th, with Mister Fantastic classified as a Duelist and Invisible Woman as a Strategist. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster approximately six to seven weeks later, during the mid-season update.
While the developers emphasized the season's increased size, they haven't clarified its long-term impact on future content releases. However, it's likely the pattern of adding two heroes or villains per season will continue.
The absence of Blade, a previously rumored addition, has disappointed some fans. Despite this, the abundance of new content and ongoing speculation surrounding the game keep anticipation high for future updates from NetEase Games.
