Marvel Rivalsthe new hero shooter based on Marvel comic book characters is gearing up for the start of its first full season. The free-to-play game launched Season 0 on December 6 and reached 20 million players in the first few weeks.
The abbreviated Season 0 is set to end next week, which means we're approaching the first full (13-week) season. Rumors are starting to give way to confirmed details, and here's what we know about season 1, including the official season trailer.
Start of Marvel Rivals Season 1
The Eternal Night Falls trailer says the season starts Friday, January 10 UTC. That probably means midnight UTC, which would be 7pm ET and 4pm ET on January 9th.
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 New Heroes
A new trailer on Monday gave us glimpses of the fantastic four — Invisible Woman, Mr. fantastic, human torch and the thing. They're a fitting addition to the game, given its premise of two Doctor Dooms from different timelines fighting for control. Expect heroes to step into at least one of each role, giving all players someone new to try. (It also helps build excitement for the new The movie Fantastic Four, First Stepscoming this summer.)
There have been many other Marvel Rivals leaks recently, including hero models or abilities for characters like Ultron, Emma Frost, and Jean Grey. All of these have yet to be officially confirmed and may not appear in Season 1, but they suggest a healthy content roadmap for the game, essential to keeping players engaged throughout the year.
For more on Marvel Rivals, check out my tips for getting started and my selection guide which heroes and roles to play.