Marvel Rivals: Season 1's Second Half Brings Human Torch, The Thing, and a Rank Reset!
Get ready for exciting updates in Marvel Rivals! The second half of Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," introduces two highly anticipated characters: the Human Torch and The Thing, launching February 21, 2025. This addition completes the Fantastic Four roster, following the earlier release of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. A rank reset will also accompany these additions.
NetEase announced these changes in an February 11, 2025 blog post. Human Torch will join as a Duelist, and The Thing will take on the Vanguard role. Significant balance adjustments are also planned, promising to reshape the game's meta in response to the new characters. Specific details on these adjustments remain undisclosed.
Season 1, themed around vampires and Count Dracula, has already introduced three new maps, unique events, and the thrilling Doom Match game mode. With each season spanning three months and divided into two halves, each half features a new hero release. Prepare for an action-packed second half of Season 1 in Marvel Rivals!