Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Characters, Maps, and Game Mode Detailed
Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," launches January 10th at 1 AM PST, bringing three months of new content. Key highlights include the arrival of Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist), a new battle pass, three new maps, and a fresh game mode.
The new season kicks off with the Fantastic Four additions, Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster six to seven weeks into the season. The Baxter Building will feature prominently in one of the new maps.
Season 1 Features:
- New Characters: Mister Fantastic & Invisible Woman (launch), The Thing & Human Torch (6-7 weeks later).
- Battle Pass: Offering 10 new skins, with a 600 Lattice and 600 Units refund upon completion. The pass costs 990 Lattice.
- New Game Mode: Doom Match: An 8-12 player arcade-style mode, set on new maps, with the top 50% declared victorious.
- 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 (Launching in 6-7 weeks)
The developers emphasized their commitment to addressing player feedback, specifically mentioning plans to balance ranged characters like Hawkeye. Balancing adjustments are expected in the first half of Season 1. While rumors of a PvE mode circulated, the developers did not comment on them in this update. The community's positive reaction to the Season 1 reveal is palpable, generating significant anticipation for the launch.
