Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Major Balance Changes
Marvel Rivals' Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," launching January 10th at 1 AM PST, promises a significant update. This season introduces Dracula as the primary antagonist and welcomes the Fantastic Four to the hero roster. Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive on day one, with Human Torch and the Thing joining six to seven weeks later.
The Season 1 battle pass, priced at 990 Lattice (approximately $10), offers 10 skins and rewards players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. Three new maps and a new game mode, "Doom Match," will also debut.
A developer update highlighted substantial balance adjustments. Hela and Hawkeye, deemed overpowered in Season 0, receive nerfs. Conversely, mobility-focused Vanguards like Captain America and Venom receive buffs to enhance their effectiveness.
Further balance tweaks include buffs for Wolverine and Storm, encouraging more strategic use of these mutants. Cloak and Dagger also get boosts to improve their team compatibility. Jeff the Land Shark's early warning inconsistencies will be addressed, though his ultimate ability remains largely unchanged despite some player feedback regarding its power level.
While NetEase Games remained silent on adjustments to the Seasonal Bonus feature, a point of contention among players, Season 1 appears poised to deliver a wealth of new content and gameplay refinements. The changes suggest a focus on improving overall balance and providing more diverse strategic options.
