Summary
- Marvel Rivals Season 1 to start on January 9, with a trailer on January 6 at 8:00am PST.
- The Fantastic Four will join the roster in Season 1.
- It's also been teased that Blade may be added in Season 1 as well.
Monday, January 6 will be the day that Marvel Rivals pulls the curtain back on its Season 1 plans, making it a particularly exciting day for fans of the game. Marvel Rivals has already found a great deal of success in Season 0, with the free-to-play shooter earning strong reviews and drawing in millions of players.
Marvel Rivals launched with an impressive roster of 33 characters, but fans are excited to see what's next. There have been plenty of Marvel Rivals leaks in recent weeks, revealing the hero-shooter's plans for new characters, skins, and more, but now we have an official tease from NetEase Games that gives fans an idea of what to expect from Season 1.
Rumor: Marvel Rivals Could Be Hinting at Colossus
Some Marvel Rivals fans believe that in-game text could be hinting at the arrival of the mutant Colossus in NetEase Games' popular hero shooter.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is expected to start on January 9, but fans will also want to circle January 6 on their calendars. On that day, at 8:00am PST, Marvel Rivals fans will be treated to the first Season 1 trailer. NetEase released some art to celebrate the occasion, confirming the arrival of The Fantastic Four to Marvel Rivals in Season 1, while also hinting at a new map set in New York City.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 Trailer Release Date
- Monday, January 6 at 8:00am PST
If the art is any indication, it seems as though Marvel Rivals players can look forward to The Thing, The Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, and The Invisible Woman joining the roster in Season 1, with the trailer on January 6 potentially revealing their gameplay. However, The Fantastic Four aren't the only new characters teased in the image. A blood-red moon can be spotted in the background with bats flying all around, hinting at the arrival of vampire-hunter Blade as well.
Now, it remains to be seen exactly how new heroes will be rolled out to Marvel Rivals. It's possible all five of the new characters teased in the art will be added at the start of Season 1, but it's also possible their debuts will be staggered throughout the season. It's also possible that there will be even more new characters added to Marvel Rivals beyond the ones seen in the artwork. Ultimately, fans will have to tune in to the new Marvel Rivals Season 1 trailer on January 6 to get some more concrete answers.
Marvel Rivals ensured 2024 ended with a bang, and 2025 looks incredibly bright for the hero shooter. If the leaks are accurate, Marvel Rivals has new game modes and many more new characters on the way, so it will be exciting to see what future seasons have in store for the game.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
