Marvel Rivals Season 1 Mid-Season Update: See release date, new heroes and new map

Marvel Rivals continues its first season with a mid-season update. The update brings new heroes, a new map and gameplay adjustments. The second half of Season 1 begins on February 21, 2025.

Release Date

The second half of Marvel Rivals Season 1 starts on Friday, February 21, 2025. There will be no new Battle Pass in this update. The current Battle Pass remains available until the start of Season 2 in April. Players still have time to unlock rewards before the season ends.

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New Heroes

The update adds two new characters from the Fantastic Four. Human Torch and The Thing join the game. Johnny Storm is a new Duelist. Ben Grimm is the first new Vanguard since launch.

Official gameplay details are not yet available. However, leaks provide insight into their abilities.

Human Torch Abilities
Plasma Body: Increases ascent speed.
Pyro-Prison: Creates a fire wall that burns enemies.
Flaming Meteor: Stuns enemies by diving toward the ground.
Blazing Blast: Launches a fireball, creating a flame field.
Supernova (Ultimate): Unleashes shockwaves, transforming the flame field into a fire tornado.
Omega Fire (Team-Up): Combines fire tornadoes with Storm’s hurricane for stronger attacks.

The Thing Abilities
Furious Charge: Charges forward, lifting enemies and leaving a seismic zone.
Battlefield Support: Jumps toward teammates and grants damage reduction.
Slam Moment (Ultimate): Knocks all enemies into the air.
Solid as a Rock (Passive): Grants immunity to knockback and displacement.
Team-Up Ability: Works with Hulk or Wolverine to throw Wolverine at enemies.

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New Map

A new map, Central Park, is introduced. It was briefly shown in the Season 1 trailer. This map will be the third and final battleground of the season. Details about gameplay mechanics on this map are unknown.

Season 1.5 includes buffs and nerfs for existing heroes. Official details are not yet available. A leak suggests Hawkeye and Venom will receive buffs, while Moon Knight will be nerfed. These changes aim to balance gameplay.

FAQs

When does Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 update release?
The update launches on February 21, 2025. It introduces new heroes, a new map and balance changes but does not add a new Battle Pass.

Which new heroes are coming in the mid-season update?
Human Torch and The Thing will join the game. They bring new abilities and team-up mechanics to enhance gameplay strategies.