Marvel Rivals Reveals New Game Mode, New Maps, and Battle Pass Details for Season 1

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Heroes, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled

Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," is set to launch January 10th at 1 AM PST, bringing three months of new content. Key highlights include the arrival of Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist), a revamped battle pass, and a thrilling new game mode.

NetEase Games' recent developer video blog detailed the upcoming season's features. The Fantastic Four's presence extends beyond the characters themselves; the Baxter Building will feature prominently in a new map. The Thing and Human Torch are slated to join the roster six to seven weeks into the season.

Season 1 Highlights:

• New Characters: Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman debut at launch, followed by The Thing and Human Torch.
• Battle Pass: Featuring 10 new skins, with a 600 Lattice and 600 Units reward upon completion. The pass costs 990 Lattice.
• New Game Mode: Doom Match: An 8-12 player arcade-style battle across various maps, with the top 50% declared victorious.
• New Maps:
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (Doom Match)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (Convoy Missions)
  • Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (Launching in six to seven weeks)

The developers emphasized their commitment to community feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (particularly ranged characters like Hawkeye) and promising adjustments in the first half of Season 1. While rumors of a PvE mode circulate, they remained unaddressed in this update. The anticipation for Season 1 is high among fans eager to experience the new content.