Marvel Rivals: Season 1 Balance Update Announced

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Balance Changes

NetEase Games' developer update reveals exciting changes coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This season introduces Dracula as the primary antagonist and welcomes the Fantastic Four to the roster. Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive immediately, with Human Torch and The Thing joining the fray 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 fresh game mode, "Doom Match," are also part of the update.

Significant balance adjustments are 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 enhance their effectiveness. Wolverine and Storm also get boosts to encourage strategic use, while Cloak and Dagger receive adjustments to improve team composition versatility. Finally, Jeff the Land Shark's early warning system will be tweaked to better reflect his ultimate's hitbox, though his ultimate ability itself remains largely unchanged.

While NetEase Games remains silent on changes to the Seasonal Bonus feature, the anticipation for Season 1's new content and balance revisions is high among players. The changes promise a more diverse and engaging gameplay experience.