Marvel Rivals Reveals New Game Mode, New Maps, and Battle Pass Details for Season 1

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls Unveiled

Get ready for the next chapter in Marvel Rivals! NetEase Games has dropped exciting details about Season 1, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, playable characters boasting Duelist and Strategist roles respectively. Expect The Thing and Human Torch to join the fray six to seven weeks into the season.

Key Season 1 Features:

• New Playable Characters: Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and Invisible Woman (Strategist), with The Thing and Human Torch arriving later.
• Expanded Locations: The Baxter Building features prominently in new maps.
• Revamped Battle Pass: Unlock 10 new skins and earn back 600 Lattice and 600 Units. The pass costs 990 Lattice.
• Innovative Game Mode: Doom Match – an 8-12 player arcade-style battle on maps like the Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum. The top 50% win.
• New Maps: Three new maps are coming: Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (for Doom Match), Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (convoy missions), and Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (launching in six to seven weeks).

Developer Insights:

The developers highlighted the importance of community feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (like Hawkeye's ranged advantage) and promising adjustments in the first half of Season 1. While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, the developers haven't confirmed this yet.

In short: Season 1 brings a wealth of new content, including new characters, maps, a thrilling new game mode, and a rewarding battle pass. Get ready for the darkness to fall on January 10th!