Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula, Fantastic Four, and Balance Changes Detailed
NetEase Games has unveiled a comprehensive developer update outlining the exciting changes coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching January 10th at 1 AM PST. This season introduces a host of new content and significant balance adjustments.
Key Features of Season 1:
- Dracula as the Main Villain: Prepare for a showdown with the iconic vampire lord.
- The Fantastic Four Join the Roster: Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman arrive at launch, with Human Torch and The Thing following within six to seven weeks.
- Three New Maps and a New Game Mode: Explore new battlegrounds and experience the thrill of the newly introduced "Doom Match" mode.
- Battle Pass with 10 Skins: The Season 1 battle pass, costing 990 Lattice (approximately $10), offers 10 exclusive skins and rewards players with 600 Lattice and 600 Units upon completion.
Balance Adjustments:
The update also addresses balance concerns, featuring nerfs and buffs to several characters:
- Nerfs: Hela and Hawkeye, previously dominant in higher-ranked matches, will receive nerfs to reduce their overall power.
- Buffs: Mobility-focused Vanguards, such as Captain America and Venom, will receive buffs to enhance their effectiveness in combat. Wolverine, Storm, and Cloak and Dagger will also see improvements, encouraging more diverse team compositions and strategies. Adjustments are also planned for Jeff the Land Shark to better align his warning indicators with his ultimate's hitbox. No major changes to Jeff's ultimate ability are currently planned, despite player feedback.
Seasonal Bonuses:
While NetEase Games remained silent on specific changes to the Seasonal Bonus feature, player anticipation remains high for adjustments to hero bonuses. This feature has generated some controversy, with players advocating for its removal to improve overall game balance.
Season 1 promises a substantial update filled with new content and refined gameplay, generating considerable excitement among Marvel Rivals players.
