Marvel Rivals' Fantastic Four lineup completes on February 21, 2025, with the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch as playable characters. This launch coincides with a Season 1.5 update, promising significant balance adjustments, as teased in a recent developer blog post.
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, introduced at the start of Season 1, significantly impacted gameplay. Reed Richards' elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility mechanics reshaped the meta. The Thing and Human Torch are expected to have a similarly impactful debut, though gameplay details remain under wraps.
The Season 1.5 update also includes a ranked reset. Players will see their rank drop four divisions. Future season updates will feature a six-division drop, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.
Gold-ranked players can anticipate new costume rewards. New Crests of Honor will also recognize top performers at Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (top 500) levels.
Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new playable character every six weeks. While rumors point towards Blade as the next addition, Marvel Rivals' future roster remains largely unannounced.
Consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize while awaiting the mid-season update and its anticipated meta shifts. The original Season 1 patch and the community's reaction to alleged bot issues provide further insight into the game's evolution.
