Summary
- Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls launches on January 10, featuring new content, maps, cosmetics, and characters.
- Developers promise double the content for Season 1 to introduce all members of the Fantastic Four into the game.
- Fans are excited for the new Midtown map, the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, and the upcoming Doom Match game mode.
Marvel Rivals has released a video showcasing its new Midtown map, which is set to be used for a convoy mission in the upcoming Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. This season, launching on January 10 at 1 AM PST, will bring a wealth of new content to the game, including new maps, a fresh game mode, numerous cosmetics, and the introduction of the Fantastic Four.
As anticipation builds for the new season, NetEase Games has been sharing more details about what players can expect. In a recent Dev Vision video, the developers announced that Season 1 will feature double the content of a typical season. This decision was made to ensure the full release of the Fantastic Four within a single season. At the launch of the new season, players will see Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman join the hero shooter, with Human Torch and The Thing following in a significant mid-season update.
NetEase Games has provided a glimpse of the upcoming Midtown map in Marvel Rivals, which will likely be used for a convoy mission. The video highlights iconic locations such as the Baxter Building and Avengers Tower. Inside the Baxter Building, a hologram of the Fantastic Four is showcased, while Avengers Tower features a statue of Captain America. Additionally, the developer has showcased the new Sanctum Sanctorum map, which will be utilized in the new game mode, Doom Match.
Marvel Rivals Shows off Its New Midtown Map
In the video, the outdoor scenes are marked by a striking red sky and a blood moon. A closer look at one of the streets reveals a building associated with Wilson Fisk, marking the first mention of the character in the hero shooter. This follows a trend of maps incorporating new characters, as seen with the recent video of Sanctum Sanctorum featuring a portrait of Wong. While these details may serve as nods to the comics, some fans speculate they could be hinting at future character additions to Marvel Rivals.
The gaming community has shown significant excitement for the new maps, but the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman has generated the most buzz. Fans are particularly thrilled about the introduction of another Strategist, especially after witnessing Invisible Woman's gameplay. Mister Fantastic is also highly anticipated, with many viewing him as a versatile character blending elements of the Duelist and Vanguard roles. With such a robust lineup of new content, the future of Marvel Rivals looks promising and eagerly awaited by its fanbase.
