Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Balance Changes Unveiled
NetEase Games has dropped a developer update brimming with details on Season 1: Eternal Night Falls for Marvel Rivals, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This season introduces a host of exciting changes, including a new villain and roster additions.
Key Highlights of Season 1:
- Dracula Takes Center Stage: The infamous vampire lord serves as the main antagonist for Season 1.
- Fantastic Four Arrive: The iconic team joins the fray, with Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuting on launch day, followed by the Human Torch and The Thing several weeks later.
- New Maps and Game Mode: Three fresh maps and a thrilling new game mode, "Doom Match," enhance gameplay variety.
- Battle Pass Bounty: 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.
Significant Balance Adjustments:
The update also addresses balance concerns, focusing on both nerfs and buffs:
- Nerfs: Hela and Hawkeye, previously dominant forces, will receive nerfs to bring them in line with other characters.
- Buffs: Mobility-focused Vanguards, such as Captain America and Venom, will receive buffs to improve their effectiveness. Wolverine, Storm, and the duo Cloak and Dagger will also see performance boosts to encourage diverse team strategies.
- Jeff the Land Shark Adjustments: Changes are coming to Jeff the Land Shark to better align his early warning indicators with his ultimate's actual hitbox. While his ultimate's power level is under review, no major changes have been announced yet.
Seasonal Bonus Uncertainty:
NetEase Games remained silent on adjustments to the Seasonal Bonus feature, a point of contention among players. The impact of any changes to this feature on the overall game balance remains to be seen.
Season 1 promises a significant injection of fresh content and refined gameplay. With Dracula's arrival, the addition of the Fantastic Four, and substantial balance adjustments, Marvel Rivals is poised for an exciting new chapter.
