The Fantastic Four's roster in Marvel Rivals expands on February 21, 2025, with the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch as playable characters. This coincides with a Season 1.5 update, promising significant balance adjustments, as detailed in a recent developer blog post.
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuted last month, introducing unique gameplay mechanics. Reed Richards' elastic powers allow for unconventional combat, while Sue Storm's invisibility adds a strategic layer. The Thing and Human Torch are expected to similarly impact the game's meta, though specific abilities remain undisclosed.
The update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. A four-division demotion will occur on February 21st (e.g., Diamond I becomes Platinum II). Future full season updates will feature a six-division drop, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.
Positive changes include new cosmetic rewards for Gold-ranked players and the introduction of Crests of Honor for top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – top 500).
Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new playable character every six weeks. While rumors point towards Blade as the next addition, Marvel Rivals' future roster remains largely unannounced.
Consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize while awaiting the mid-season update. This update will undoubtedly reshape the game's competitive landscape, following the significant impact of the initial Season 1 patch and the community discussion surrounding potential bot issues.
