Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Characters, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled
NetEase Games recently unveiled exciting details about Marvel Rivals Season 1, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist) from the Fantastic Four, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks later. The Baxter Building will also feature prominently in a new map.
The Season 1 battle pass offers 10 new skins and costs 990 Lattice, providing a 600 Lattice and 600 Units return upon completion. A thrilling new game mode, "Doom Match," debuts alongside three new maps:
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum: Featured in the Doom Match mode.
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown: Designed for convoy missions.
- Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park: Launching mid-season (six to seven weeks into Season 1). Details remain scarce.
Doom Match: This arcade-style mode pits 8-12 players against each other, with the top 50% declared victorious.
NetEase Games emphasized its commitment to player feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (such as Hawkeye's ranged advantage) and promising adjustments in the first half of Season 1. The developer team highlighted the three new maps and the Doom Match mode as key additions to the game. While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, the developers did not comment on these speculations. The community's enthusiastic response to the Season 1 reveal underscores the anticipation for this exciting update.