Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Characters, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled
NetEase Games recently dropped exciting details about Marvel Rivals' Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and Invisible Woman (Strategist) from the Fantastic Four, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving six to seven weeks later. Expect the Baxter Building to feature prominently in a new map.
The Season 1 battle pass offers 10 new skins and costs 990 Lattice, but players earn back 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. A thrilling new game mode, "Doom Match," debuts, a fast-paced arcade-style battle royale pitting 8-12 players against each other on maps like the newly revealed Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum. The top 50% emerge victorious.
Key Features of Season 1:
- New Characters: Mister Fantastic & Invisible Woman (launch), The Thing & Human Torch (6-7 weeks later).
- 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 (Second half of Season 1)
- New Game Mode: Doom Match (8-12 players, top 50% win)
- Battle Pass: 10 new skins, 600 Lattice & 600 Units earned back.
The developers highlighted community feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (e.g., Hawkeye's ranged advantage) and promising adjustments in the first half of the season. While rumors of a PvE mode circulated, NetEase Games didn't confirm or deny these speculations in this announcement. The Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown map will host convoy missions, while details on Central Park remain scarce for now. Overall, the Season 1 reveal has generated significant excitement among fans.
