Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Deep Dive into New Content
Get ready for the next chapter in Marvel Rivals! Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," launches January 10th at 1 AM PST, bringing three months of thrilling new content. This season introduces Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist) as playable characters, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks later. The Baxter Building will also feature prominently in new maps.
This exciting season update, detailed in NetEase Games' Dev Vision Volume 3, includes:
Key Features:
- New Characters: Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, followed by The Thing and Human Torch.
- New Battle Pass: Featuring 10 brand-new skins. Purchase for 990 Lattice and earn back 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion.
- New Game Mode: Doom Match: An arcade-style mode pitting 8-12 players against each other on various maps. The top 50% emerge victorious.
- New Maps:
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (featured in Doom Match)
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (used for convoy missions)
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (launching in six to seven weeks)
Gameplay and Balance:
NetEase Games highlighted their commitment to player feedback, acknowledging concerns about ranged character dominance (e.g., Hawkeye) and promising balance adjustments in the first half of Season 1.
Looking Ahead:
While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, the developers haven't officially confirmed its development. Season 1 promises a significant expansion of the Marvel Rivals experience, with new characters, maps, game modes, and a rewarding battle pass. Get ready for a darker, more challenging, and ultimately more rewarding experience!
