In Short:
- The next season of Marvel Rivals will introduce Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, spanning a period of three months
- Players will be able to acquire 10 new skins in the battle pass, as well as receive 600 Lattice and 600 Units as they move forward
- A fresh game mode, Doom Match, will be added, alongside maps such as Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum
Marvel Rivals Announces Season 1 Updates: Battle Pass, Maps, & Game Mode Details
NetEase Games recently unveiled some new insights into Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, providing crucial information about the battle pass, new maps, and an all-new game mode.
With the end of Season 0, fans are eagerly anticipating details about Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Marvel Rivals has responded by releasing a developer video blog, revealing what’s to come when the new season begins on January 10 at 1 AM PST.
The new season of Marvel Rivals will kick off with the introduction of Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, thanks to NetEase Games. Each season will span about three months, with The Thing and Human Torch expected to join the game around 7 weeks.
The game developers have revealed that Mister Fantastic will be a Duelist, while The Invisible Woman will serve as a Strategist. Alongside these iconic Fantastic Four characters, the Baxter Building will also be featured as a significant location.
In the third episode of their Dev Vision video series, Marvel Rivals revealed that the introduction of The Fantastic Four will bring new maps, a fresh game mode, and an updated battle pass for players to enjoy.
It’s quite obvious that battle pass will feature 10 new skins and cost 990 Lattice, with players earning 600 Lattice and 600 Units as they complete it. Additionally, the new Doom Match game mode will be set on the Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum map.
The new arcade mode features 8-12 players competing across the map, with the top 50% of participants winning by the end of the match.
Marvel Rivals Announces 3 Maps, A New Game Mode, & A New Battle Pass
New Maps
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum
Battle Pass Details
- 600 Units
- 600 Lattice
- 10 new skins
New Game Mode
- Doom Match
The developers further announced that the Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown map will be used for convoy missions. While the Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park map has been revealed, no detailed information about it was provided.
The release is set for the second half of Season 1, around six to seven weeks from now. Although there have been leaks suggesting a possible PvE mode for Marvel Rivals, the developers did not comment on these rumors in this update.
The developers stressed the significance of player feedback, mentioning that they have been carefully observing community discussions. They also recognized the advantage of ranged characters, such as Hawkeye, in Marvel Rivals.
The developers are focused on addressing multiple balancing issues in the first half of Season 1. Fans expressed their excitement over the updates shared and are eagerly awaiting the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.
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Marvel Rivals
| Franchise | Marvel Rivals |
| Release Date | December 6, 2024 |
| ESRB | Violence // T For Teen |
| Developer(s) | NetEase Games |
| Platform(s) | PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 |
| Xbox Series X|S Release Date | December 6, 2024 |
| PS5 Release Date | December 6, 2024 |
| PC Release Date | December 6, 2024 |
| OpenCritic Rating | Strong |
| Multiplayer | Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer |
