Marvel Games and NetEase Games are ready to set the battlefield ablaze with the arrival of Season 1.5: Eternal Night Falls in Marvel Rivals. Starting February 21, players will welcome two of Marvel’s most iconic heroes—The Thing and Human Torch—into the action-packed Super Hero team-based PvP shooter. Alongside these fiery additions, a brand-new map set in Central Park and key updates to the competitive scene will expand the multiverse experience.
The Fantastic Four Arrive in Force
After months of teasing, two beloved members of Marvel’s First Family are officially joining the ever-growing Marvel Rivals roster. Season 1.5 brings players the opportunity to suit up as Ben Grimm, better known as The Thing, and Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch.
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Human Torch: The Duelist That Brings the Heat
Johnny Storm is ready to turn up the temperature. Always the show-off, Human Torch lives up to his reputation with blazing aerial mobility and searing damage. Perfect for players who love fast-paced, high-risk gameplay, Human Torch can scorch enemies from above and light up Dracula’s forces in the Eternal Night conflict.
The Thing: The Vanguard with a Heart of Gold
It’s clobberin’ time! Ben Grimm’s rocky exterior hides his protective instincts and resilience. As a tank-class Vanguard, The Thing excels at defending allies and smashing through the opposition. He’s not just brute force—Grimm’s piloting background also plays into his quest for Chronovium and safeguarding his city from the Eternal Night’s dangers.
New Map: Empire of Eternal Night – Central Park
Season 1.5 isn’t just adding new heroes; it’s expanding the battlefield. The brand-new map, Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, is set to debut, offering players a haunting twist on one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. Under the Eternal Night’s eerie glow, players will navigate a destructible version of Central Park, creating chaotic and dynamic firefights in the shadow of looming supernatural threats.
New Redemption System, Patch Updates, Competitive Level Up
Season 1.5 also introduces a redemption system that allows players to convert excess Chrono Tokens into Units, providing more flexibility for their hard-earned resources. As always, the update will be accompanied by detailed patch notes and hero balance adjustments, ensuring that Marvel Rivals remains fresh and fair.
The Marvel Rivals team is pushing the competitive landscape further with updates to tournament systems. Following the successful Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC), which hit maximum Faction registrations in North America, developers are expanding tournament capacity to meet player demand.
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Additionally, the Marvel Rivals Invitationals (MRI) will launch at the end of February, continuing into March, setting the stage for a future grand championship. With increased support and larger player pools, the road to competitive dominance is becoming more exciting than ever.
What’s Next for Marvel Rivals?
With the Fantastic Four’s debut kicking off what feels like a major shift for Marvel Rivals, fans are buzzing about who could be next. Will Reed Richards and Sue Storm join the fray? Will Doctor Doom crash the party? And how will the Eternal Night storyline evolve with the Human Torch and The Thing in the fight?
About Marvel Rivals
Release Date: Season 1.5 February 21, 2025
Developer: NetEase Games
Publisher: NetEase Games
Platforms: Windows PC
Genre: Team-Based PVP Shooter
About: Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills, and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
What do you think of Human Torch and The Thing joining Marvel Rivals? Which Marvel hero (or villain) do you want to see next? And how hyped are you to explore the new Central Park map? Let us know across social media!
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