NetEase's free-to-play PvP hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls." This update introduces new heroes and maps, expanding the Marvel universe within the game. Here's the breakdown of the release date and new content.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 ("Eternal Night Falls") Release Date
Season 1 launches on January 10th at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). To help you determine the release time in your region, we've provided a convenient timezone conversion table:
| Timezone | Release Date |
|---|---|
| USA – East Coast | Jan. 10, 4 a.m. ET |
| USA – West Coast | Jan. 10, 1 a.m. PT |
| UK | Jan. 10, 9 a.m. GMT |
| Europe | Jan. 10, 10 a.m. CET |
| Japan | Jan. 10, 6 p.m. JST |
What's New in Marvel Rivals Season 1?
The Fantastic Four are joining the roster!
- Mister Fantastic (Duelist)
- Invisible Woman (Strategist)
- The Thing
- Human Torch
Please note: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman arrive on January 10th. The Thing and Human Torch will be released later in Season 1, approximately six to seven weeks after the initial launch, sometime during the last week of February.
New maps are also on the way, both set in the Fantastic Four's home base of New York City:
- Empire of Eternal Night
- Midtown Sanctum Sanctorum
That's all the key details regarding the Marvel Rivals Season 1 release. For more in-depth guides, including Twitch drop information and ultimate voice line breakdowns, check out The Escapist.
Marvel Rivals is currently available for free on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
