Exciting news for *Marvel Rivals* fans! The game is set to introduce two iconic members of the Fantastic Four, Human Torch and The Thing, in the second half of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Mark your calendars for February 21, 2025, when these new Super Heroes will make their grand debut, completing the Fantastic Four lineup in the game.
NetEase announced these thrilling updates in a blog post on February 11, 2025. Human Torch will join the fray as a Duelist, while The Thing will take on the role of a Vanguard. But that's not all—alongside these new additions, the game will undergo a rank reset, giving players a fresh start to climb the ranks once more.
In addition to the new characters, NetEase is preparing a significant balance adjustment that is expected to "shake up the battlefield" during the second half of Season 1. These adjustments will include buffs and nerfs to various superheroes, tailored to the dynamics introduced by Human Torch and The Thing. However, the specifics of these balance changes remain a mystery for now.
To refresh your memory, Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman were introduced in the first half of Season 1 as a Duelist and a Strategist, respectively. The first half of the season also brought three new maps, special events, and a new game mode called Doom Match.
Each season of *Marvel Rivals* spans three months and is split into two halves, with each half featuring the introduction of a new hero. The theme for this season revolves around vampires, with Count Vlad Dracula as the main antagonist. This season also marks the inclusion of Marvel's first family, the Fantastic Four, into the game's universe.
