Marvel Rivals Reveals New Game Mode, New Maps, and Battle Pass Details for Season 1

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – New Characters, Maps, and Game Mode Unveiled

NetEase Games recently unveiled exciting details about 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 feature prominently in a new map.

The Season 1 battle pass offers 10 new skins and costs 990 Lattice, but players recoup 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. A key addition is the new "Doom Match" game mode, a fast-paced 8-12 player arcade-style battle on the Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum map. Victory goes to the top 50%.

Three new maps are coming:

• Empire of the Eternal Night: Sanctum Sanctorum (Doom Match)
• Empire of the Eternal Night: Midtown (Convoy Missions)
• Empire of the Eternal Night: Central Park (Details to be revealed later; launching in six to seven weeks)

Key Features of Season 1:

• New Characters: Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman (initial release), The Thing, Human Torch (later release)
• New Game Mode: Doom Match (8-12 players, top 50% win)
• New Maps: Three new maps based on the "Empire of the Eternal Night" theme.
• Battle Pass: 10 new skins, 600 Lattice, and 600 Units earned back.

NetEase Games emphasized their commitment to player 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, they weren't addressed in this announcement. The community's anticipation for Season 1 is high.