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Marvel Rivals Unveils Season 1 Release Date

Author：Kristen Update：Feb 02,2025

Get ready for the electrifying arrival of Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night Falls"! This free-to-play PvP hero shooter from NetEase expands the Marvel universe with new heroes and maps. Here's the lowdown on the release and what awaits:

Season 1 Launch: Eternal Night Falls

Marvel Rivals Season 1 kicks off on January 10th. To help you plan your superhero gameplay, here's the launch time across various time zones:

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

Season 1: New Additions

The Fantastic Four are joining the battle! However, the rollout is in two phases:

Phase 1 (January 10th): Mister Fantastic (Duelist) and Invisible Woman (Strategist) will be immediately playable.
Phase 2 (Late February): The Thing and Human Torch will arrive in the second half of the season.

Prepare to conquer these new battlegrounds:

Empire of Eternal Night
Midtown Sanctum Sanctorum

Both maps are set in the iconic New York City, the Fantastic Four's home turf.

That's your comprehensive guide to Marvel Rivals Season 1. For more gameplay tips, including Twitch drops and ultimate voice line details, check out The Escapist.

Marvel Rivals is available now for free on PS5, Xbox, and PC.