"Marvel Rivals Unveils Human Torch, The Thing; Season 1 Rank Reset Mid-Season"

Get ready for an electrifying update in Marvel Rivals as the second half of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls introduces two iconic members of the Fantastic Four—Human Torch and The Thing. These new Super Heroes are set to debut on February 21, 2025, promising to ignite the battlefield with their unique abilities. Human Torch will join the game as a Duelist, while The Thing will bolster the Vanguard class, completing the Fantastic Four lineup alongside Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman.

NetEase announced these exciting additions in a blog post on February 11, 2025, along with a significant rank reset scheduled for the second half of the season. This reset will provide all players with a fresh start, leveling the playing field and adding a new layer of competition to the game.

Marvel Rivals New Characters Releases on February 21, 2025

The introduction of Human Torch and The Thing is set to coincide with a major balance adjustment, which NetEase teases "are expected to shake up the battlefield during the second half of Season 1." While specific details on these adjustments remain undisclosed, players can anticipate buffs and nerfs that will impact various superheroes in response to the new characters.

In the first half of Season 1, Marvel Rivals already saw the addition of Mister Fantastic as a Duelist and Invisible Woman as a Strategist, along with three new maps, special events, and a thrilling new game mode called Doom Match. This season, themed around a vampire narrative with Count Vlad Dracula as the main villain, is set to unfold over three months, divided into two halves. Each half not only introduces a new hero but also enriches the game with fresh content and challenges.