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

NetEase Games has dropped a developer update brimming with details on Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This season introduces Dracula as the primary antagonist and expands the roster with the highly anticipated Fantastic Four. The arrival of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman is slated for launch day, with Human Torch and The Thing following six to seven weeks later.

The Season 1 battle pass, priced at 990 Lattice (approximately $10), offers 10 enticing skins and rewards players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion. Beyond the new heroes and villain, players can also expect three fresh maps and a thrilling new game mode: Doom Match.

Balance Adjustments:

This update also addresses balance concerns. Hela and Hawkeye, previously dominant forces, will receive nerfs to curb their overwhelming power in higher-ranked matches. Conversely, mobility-focused Vanguards like Captain America and Venom are getting buffs to enhance their effectiveness in aggressive gameplay. Other adjustments include buffs for Wolverine and Storm, encouraging more strategic use of these mutants. Cloak and Dagger will also see improvements, aiming for greater team composition versatility. Finally, adjustments to Jeff the Land Shark are planned to better align his warning signals with his ultimate's hitbox. While his ultimate's power has been a point of discussion, no significant changes to it have been announced.

The developer update remains silent on adjustments to the Seasonal Bonus feature, a point of contention amongst players. Despite the feature's ongoing debate, Season 1 promises a substantial amount of new content and gameplay changes. The anticipation for Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is clearly high amongst the Marvel Rivals community.