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

NetEase Games has unveiled exciting details for Marvel Rivals Season 1, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This three-month season introduces Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and The Invisible Woman (Strategist), with The Thing and Human Torch arriving approximately six to seven weeks later. The Baxter Building will also 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 for 8-12 players, with the top 50% declared victorious. This mode will initially utilize the "Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum" map.

Key Features of Season 1:

• New Characters: Mister Fantastic & Invisible Woman (launch), The Thing & Human Torch (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 (Arriving in 6-7 weeks)
• New Game Mode: Doom Match (8-12 players, top 50% win)
• Battle Pass: 10 new skins, 600 Lattice & 600 Unit reward

NetEase Games highlighted their commitment to community feedback, acknowledging concerns about character balance (e.g., Hawkeye's ranged advantage) and promising adjustments in the first half of Season 1. While rumors of a PvE mode circulated, the developers did not address them in this announcement. The excitement surrounding Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is palpable among fans.