Marvel Rivals Season 1: Mister Fantastic Takes Center Stage Against Dracula
Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST, will feature Mister Fantastic's debut, showcasing his intellectual prowess in a battle against Dracula. This marks the beginning of the Fantastic Four's introduction to the game, starting with the Invisible Woman alongside Mister Fantastic at the season's launch.
NetEase Games has unveiled gameplay footage of Mister Fantastic, highlighting his unique fighting style. His abilities involve stretching his limbs to deliver powerful blows, grappling multiple enemies simultaneously, and transforming into a hulking form for devastating attacks. His ultimate ability appears to involve a repeated, powerful slam attack reminiscent of The Winter Soldier. While speculation exists regarding a potential seasonal bonus for the Fantastic Four's arrival, this remains unconfirmed.
Human Torch and The Thing are expected to join the roster approximately six to seven weeks after the season's start. NetEase Games plans to release significant updates midway through each three-month season.
Leaked Information Hints at Future Fantastic Four Abilities
While details on the remaining Fantastic Four members are scarce, leaked information suggests Human Torch's abilities will revolve around flame-based area control and the potential for devastating fire tornadoes in conjunction with Storm. The Thing is rumored to be a Vanguard class character, but his abilities remain undisclosed.
Initial speculation surrounding the inclusion of characters like Blade and Ultron has been dispelled by NetEase Games, confirming that the Fantastic Four will be the sole additions in Season 1. This contradicts earlier leaks suggesting Ultron's inclusion at launch, leading to speculation of his appearance in Season 2 or later. The absence of Blade, a natural counter to Dracula, has also surprised some players.
Despite these surprises, the anticipation for Marvel Rivals' future is high, fueled by the upcoming influx of new content and the intriguing gameplay showcased for Mister Fantastic.