Summary
- Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, titled "Eternal Night Falls," will introduce Dracula as the main villain and add The Fantastic Four to the roster.
- The battle pass for Season 1 will cost $10 and include 10 skins, with players earning 600 Lattice and 600 Units while progressing.
- Balancing changes in Season 1 will nerf Hela and Hawkeye, while boosting mobility-based Vanguards like Captain America and Venom, as well as other characters such as Wolverine, Storm, Cloak, Dagger, and Jeff the Land Shark.
NetEase Games has unveiled exciting updates for Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, titled "Eternal Night Falls," set to launch on January 10 at 1 AM PST. The season will introduce Dracula as the main villain, adding a thrilling narrative element to the game. Fans can also look forward to the addition of The Fantastic Four to the roster, with Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman joining at the start of the season, followed by Human Torch and The Thing six to seven weeks later.
The battle pass for Season 1 will be priced at 990 Lattice, equivalent to $10, and will feature 10 skins. As players progress through the pass by completing objectives, they will earn 600 Lattice and 600 Units, enhancing their in-game experience. Additionally, Season 1 will introduce three new maps and a new game mode called Doom Match, promising fresh challenges and gameplay dynamics.
In terms of balancing changes, NetEase Games has announced nerfs for Hela and Hawkeye, who have been deemed too powerful in Season 0, often leading to hero bans in higher ranks. To encourage the use of mobility-based Vanguards, characters like Captain America and Venom will receive buffs. Furthermore, Wolverine and Storm will also be buffed to promote specific strategies, responding to community calls for improvements. Cloak and Dagger will see enhancements to better integrate with various team compositions.
The developers are also addressing issues with Jeff the Land Shark, particularly concerning the alignment of his early warning signals with his ultimate's hit box. While some players feel his ultimate is overpowered, no major changes have been announced yet.
Although NetEase Games did not comment on the Seasonal Bonus feature, it remains a topic of interest and controversy among players, with many hoping for adjustments to improve game balance. Overall, Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be a content-rich update, generating significant excitement among the game's community.
