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When Does Marval Rivals Season 1 Release? Answered

by Christopher Feb 26,2025

When Does Marval Rivals Season 1 Release? Answered

Get ready for the highly anticipated Marvel Rivals Season 1, titled "Eternal Night Falls"! This free-to-play PvP hero shooter from NetEase expands the roster and maps, bringing even more Marvel action.

Season 1 Launch: When the Battle Begins

Marvel Rivals Season 1 kicks off on January 10th at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Here's the breakdown for various time zones:

TimezoneRelease Date
USA – East CoastJan. 10, 4 a.m. ET
USA – West CoastJan. 10, 1 a.m. PT
UKJan. 10, 9 a.m. GMT
EuropeJan. 10, 10 a.m. CET
JapanJan. 10, 6 p.m. JST

Season 1: New Heroes and Battlegrounds

The Fantastic Four are joining the fray! Season 1 introduces:

  • Mister Fantastic (Duelist)
  • Invisible Woman (Strategist)
  • The Thing (releasing later)
  • Human Torch (releasing later)

Note: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman arrive on January 10th. The Thing and Human Torch will join the fight in the second half of Season 1, approximately six to seven weeks later, in late February.

Prepare for battle in two new New York City-based maps:

  • Empire of Eternal Night
  • Midtown Sanctum Sanctorum

That's your comprehensive guide to the Marvel Rivals Season 1 launch! Check out The Escapist for more game tips, including Twitch drop details and a complete list of ultimate voice lines.

Marvel Rivals is available now for free on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

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