## Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – Fantastic Four and Dracula Join the Fray!
Get ready for a clobberin’ good time! Marvel Rivals’ first season, “Eternal Night Falls,” launches January 10th, 2025, and it’s bringing some major players into the arena. Building on the success of its initial launch, retaining 90% of its player base, this free-to-play hero shooter continues to expand its roster, adding four new playable characters to its already impressive 33. The fast-paced gameplay, featuring team-based battles across iconic Marvel locations, will now incorporate the might of the Fantastic Four, alongside the sinister presence of Dracula.
The official synopsis teases a thrilling storyline: Darkness descends upon New York City as a Timestream Entanglement traps Doctor Strange, scattering pages of the Darkhold. Exploiting this chaos, Dracula and Doctor Doom manipulate the moon’s orbit, plunging the city into perpetual night and unleashing hordes of vampiric creatures. Facing this formidable threat, the Fantastic Four unite with other Marvel heroes in an epic battle to restore balance using science against the encroaching mystical darkness.
Season 1 introduces Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Johnny Storm (The Human Torch) as playable characters. While their exact move sets remain a mystery, players can anticipate attacks true to their comic book counterparts. Imagine Reed’s elastic powers bending the battlefield, Sue’s force fields shielding teammates, Ben’s devastating strength, and Johnny’s fiery attacks. Early speculation suggests Invisible Woman will belong to the Healer class, adding a strategic element to team compositions.
Since the game’s release, the diverse roster has allowed for varied gameplay experiences. From the quirky Squirrel Girl to the powerful Captain America, each character offers a unique strategic approach. The addition of the Fantastic Four promises to significantly shift gameplay dynamics, offering fresh strategic possibilities for players.
Marvel Rivals is currently available for free on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Season 1: Eternal Night Falls begins January 10th, 2025, at 1 AM PST. Are you ready to join the battle?
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