Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update: Release Date, What's New and How to Download

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New playable characters: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman.
New maps: Sanctum Sanctorum and Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown.
New game mode: "Doom Match", allowing 8-12 players to compete in factions.
Revamped Battle Pass: New costumes for characters.

Get ready for Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night"! The first season update of Marvel Rivals brings upcoming balance changes, new heroes, and a thrilling storyline featuring the Fantastic Four battling Dracula.

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Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update: Release Date

Marvel Rivals Season 1, titled Eternal Night Falls, officially launched on January 10, 2025, at 1 AM PST (4 AM EST, 9 AM GMT) after a brief server maintenance period that began on January 9 at 11 PM PST. This update introduces significant content, including two new characters from the Fantastic Four: Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, along with three new maps and a fresh game mode called Doom Match.

Here are the corresponding release times in various time zones:

Pacific Standard Time (PST): January 10, 1:00 AM
Eastern Standard Time (EST): January 10, 4:00 AM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): January 10, 9:00 AM
Central European Time (CET): January 10, 10:00 AM
Indian Standard Time (IST): January 10, 2:30 PM
Japan Standard Time (JST): January 10, 6:00 PM

*This season is expected to run for approximately three months, concluding in April 2025, with a second phase set to launch six to seven weeks after the initial release.

New Heroes & Storyline Details

The season 1 update introduces four new heroes in a staggered release. Two heroes will launch with the season, followed by two more mid-season. The chosen heroes from the Fantastic Four:

Mr. Fantastic
The Thing
Invisible Woman
Human Torch

Season 1 storyline pits the Fantastic Four against Dracula, defending New York City, hinting at the potential future introduction of Blade as a playable character.

Balance Changes & Hero Adjustments

Leaked information suggests significant balance adjustments in Season 1. Hela and Hawkeye are reportedly receiving nerfs, while several other heroes, including Storm, Wolverine, Cloak and Dagger, Captain America, and Venom, are slated for buffs, focusing primarily on movement enhancements.