Marvel Rivals Balances Heroes for Season 1

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Major Balance Changes

Get ready for a thrilling start to Marvel Rivals! Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST, brings a host of exciting updates. Dracula takes center stage as the main villain, and the Fantastic Four join the playable roster, expanding the hero selection significantly.

The Season 1 battle pass, priced at $10 (990 Lattice), offers 10 enticing skins and rewards players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive immediately, with Human Torch and The Thing joining the fray six to seven weeks later. Three new maps and a fresh game mode, "Doom Match," add even more variety to the gameplay.

This season also sees significant balance adjustments. Hela and Hawkeye, previously dominant forces, receive nerfs to address their overwhelming power in higher-ranked matches. Conversely, mobility-focused Vanguards like Captain America and Venom get buffs to enhance their effectiveness in aggressive playstyles.

Further balance tweaks affect Wolverine, Storm, and Cloak and Dagger, encouraging diverse team compositions and strategic play. Wolverine and Storm receive buffs to improve their viability, while Cloak and Dagger enhancements aim to broaden their team compatibility. Adjustments are also planned for Jeff the Land Shark, addressing inconsistencies between his early warning indicators and ultimate attack hitbox. While his ultimate's power has been a point of discussion, no major changes have been announced for it at this time.

While NetEase Games remains silent on changes to the Seasonal Bonus feature, speculation abounds regarding which heroes will gain or lose bonuses. This feature has been a subject of debate, with some players believing it negatively impacts overall balance.

Season 1 promises a substantial content update for Marvel Rivals, generating considerable anticipation among players eager to dive into the new season.