Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Heroes, 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. This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist) as playable characters, with The Thing and Human Torch joining the roster six to seven weeks later. The Baxter Building will also feature prominently in a new map.

NetEase Games' latest developer video blog detailed key updates, including a fresh battle pass, three new maps, and a brand-new game mode.

Season 1 Highlights:

• New Characters: Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman debut at launch.
• Battle Pass: Features 10 new skins, with a 600 Lattice and 600 Unit reward upon completion. The pass costs 990 Lattice.
• New Game Mode: Doom Match: An arcade-style mode pitting 8-12 players against each other, with the top 50% declared victorious.
• New Maps:
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (featured in Doom Match)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (used for convoy missions)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (launching in six to seven weeks)

The developers emphasized their commitment to community feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (particularly ranged characters like Hawkeye) and promising adjustments in the first half of the season. While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, they were not addressed in this announcement. The excitement surrounding Season 1 is palpable, with fans eagerly anticipating the new content.