Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Balance Changes
NetEase Games has unveiled exciting details for Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, titled "Eternal Night Falls," launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This season introduces a host of new content and significant balance adjustments.
Key Features of Season 1:
- Main Villain: Dracula takes center stage as the season's primary antagonist.
- New Heroes: The Fantastic Four join the roster! Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive at launch, followed by Human Torch and The Thing within six to seven weeks.
- Battle Pass: A $10 battle pass offers 10 skins, rewarding players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion.
- New Maps: Three new maps expand the game's environments.
- New Game Mode: "Doom Match" introduces a fresh gameplay experience.
Balance Adjustments:
Season 1 addresses balance concerns identified in Season 0. Several heroes receive adjustments:
- Nerfs: Hela and Hawkeye, previously dominant, will be toned down to encourage more diverse hero selection.
- Buffs: Mobility-focused Vanguards like Captain America and Venom receive enhancements to improve their effectiveness. Wolverine, Storm, and Cloak and Dagger also get buffs to promote strategic team compositions.
- Jeff the Land Shark: Adjustments will be made to better align his early warning signals with his ultimate's hitbox. While his ultimate's power level is under review, no major changes have been announced yet.
The developer update did not address changes to the Seasonal Bonus feature, a point of contention among players.
Season 1 promises a substantial update with new content and refined gameplay. The changes aim to create a more balanced and engaging experience for all players.
