Marvel Rivals Season 1: Balancing Act Announced

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Major Balancing Changes

Marvel Rivals' Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls," launching January 10th at 1 AM PST, promises a significant update. Key highlights include the introduction of Dracula as the primary antagonist and the addition of the Fantastic Four to the playable roster. Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive on day one, with the Human Torch and The Thing joining six to seven weeks later.

The Season 1 battle pass, priced at 990 Lattice (approximately $10), offers 10 skins and rewards players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. Three new maps and a new game mode, "Doom Match," further enhance the gameplay experience.

Significant balancing adjustments are also in store. Hela and Hawkeye, deemed overpowered in Season 0, will receive nerfs. Conversely, mobility-focused Vanguards like Captain America and Venom will receive buffs to improve their effectiveness. Wolverine and Storm will also see buffs, encouraging more strategic use. Cloak and Dagger will get boosts to improve their team compatibility. Finally, adjustments to Jeff the Land Shark are planned to better align his early warning indicators with his ultimate's hitbox. While his ultimate's power has been a point of discussion, NetEase Games hasn't detailed specific changes to it.

The developer update remains silent on changes to the Seasonal Bonus feature, a point of contention among players. Season 1's extensive content updates have generated considerable excitement within the Marvel Rivals community.