Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Deep Dive into New Content
Get ready for Marvel Rivals Season 1, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST! This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, along with a host of exciting new features.
Key Highlights:
- New Playable Characters: Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist) debut, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks into the season.
- Expanded Battle Pass: Unlock 10 brand-new skins while earning back 600 Lattice and 600 Units. The pass costs 990 Lattice.
- Intriguing New Game Mode: Experience Doom Match, a fast-paced arcade-style mode where 8-12 players compete, with the top 50% emerging victorious.
- Immersive New Maps: Explore three new maps within the "Empire of the Eternal Night" theme: Sanctum Sanctorum (featured in Doom Match), Midtown (for convoy missions), and Central Park (releasing mid-season).
Detailed Breakdown:
The recently released developer video blog unveils a wealth of information. The Baxter Building will feature prominently in at least one of the new maps. The Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown map is specifically designed for convoy missions. While details on Central Park remain scarce, its arrival is slated for the second half of Season 1. The developers acknowledged community feedback regarding character balance, particularly concerning ranged characters like Hawkeye, promising adjustments in the first half of the season. Rumors of a potential PvE mode were not addressed.
In Summary: Season 1 promises a significant content update, featuring new characters, a fresh game mode, multiple maps, and a rewarding battle pass. The developers' commitment to addressing player feedback further enhances anticipation for the season's launch.
