Marvel Rivals: Human Torch and The Thing Ignite Season 1's Second Half!
Get ready for a fiery showdown! Marvel Rivals is revving up its first season with the highly anticipated arrival of Human Torch and The Thing on February 21, 2025. This exciting update also includes a rank reset, setting the stage for intense competition in the second half of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.
Marvel Rivals Season 1: Second Half Update – February 21, 2025
NetEase Games announced these significant changes in a February 11, 2025 blog post. The addition of Human Torch (Duelist) and The Thing (Vanguard) completes the Fantastic Four roster, promising to dramatically alter gameplay. NetEase also teases substantial balance adjustments, hinting at buffs and nerfs to existing superheroes to counter the new additions. Specific details regarding these balance changes remain undisclosed.
Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, introduced earlier in Season 1 as Duelist and Strategist respectively, pave the way for their teammates. Season 1 also boasts three new maps, engaging special events, and the thrilling Doom Match game mode.
Season Structure and Storyline
Each season of Marvel Rivals spans three months, divided into two halves, each introducing a new hero. This season's vampire-themed narrative, featuring Count Vlad Dracula as the primary antagonist, culminates in the introduction of Marvel's iconic Fantastic Four. Prepare for an epic conclusion!
