Character Pair Unveiled: Marvel Rivals Adds The Thing and Human Torch

The Fantastic Four's roster in Marvel Rivals will be complete on February 21, 2025, with the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch as playable characters. This launch coincides with a Season 1.5 update, promising significant balance adjustments, as detailed in a recent developer blog post.

While specific gameplay details for The Thing and Human Torch remain under wraps, their addition is anticipated to significantly impact the game's meta, following the successful introduction of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman earlier in Season 1. These newcomers brought unique abilities – Reed Richards' elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility – reshaping the multiplayer landscape.

The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. A four-division demotion will be applied on February 21st (e.g., Diamond I players will become Platinum II). Future season updates will feature a six-division reset, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system as needed based on player feedback.

Competitive players in Gold rank and above can anticipate new cosmetic rewards. Furthermore, new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers in Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (top 500) tiers.

Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new playable character release every six weeks, suggesting a consistent stream of content. While speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, official confirmation remains pending.

Consult our updated Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize your gameplay while awaiting the mid-season update and its potential meta shifts. The original Season 1 patch and the community's response to alleged bot issues also offer valuable insights.