Marvel Rivals will receive its highly anticipated new heroes, The Thing and Human Torch, on February 21, 2025. These characters will arrive alongside an update for the second half of Season 1, bringing major balance adjustments to enhance gameplay.
The release of The Thing and Human Torch marks a significant milestone in Marvel Rivals’ post-launch plans, which include releasing a new playable character every half-season. This cycle has left fans eagerly anticipating upcoming heroes, with some speculating that Daywalker Blade may be next on the list.
New Season 1 Update Details:
– Ranked players will experience a four-division rank drop when the update launches.
– In future updates, brand-new seasons will bring a six-division drop, while half-season updates will maintain this four-division pattern.
– Competitive Gold-ranked players can look forward to new costume rewards with the mid-season update.
The upcoming update promises to refresh the game’s meta with balance adjustments and introduce new Crests of Honor to recognize top performers. As Marvel Rivals continues to evolve, fans are in for an exciting experience with The Thing and Human Torch joining the roster.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-sets-february-release-date-for-the-thing-and-human-torch