Summary
- The Thing and the Human Torch will be added to Marvel Rivals on February 21, completing the Fantastic Four lineup.
- Player ranks will also be reset, with rewards handed out based on performance.
February 21 is going to be a fantastic day for Marvel Rivals players, as The Thing and the Human Torch will officially be added to the game’s roster. Half of The Fantastic Four is already playable in Marvel Rivals, as Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman were introduced on January 10, complete with alternate character skins based on their villainous personas of The Maker and Malice, respectively.
NetEase Games also confirmed that the other two members of Marvel’s First Family would be added to Marvel Rivals in due time, leaving fans to wonder when The Thing and the Human Torch would join the hit multiplayer hero shooter’s roster, and more importantly, what classes and abilities they would have when they did. A previous Marvel Rivals leak suggested that the Human Torch will be a ranged Duelist character specializing in fire-based attacks, with a special team-up move with Storm. Meanwhile, The Thing is rumored to be a tank-like Vanguard character, a fitting class given the hero’s superhuman strength and near-impenetrable rocky skin.
Marvel Rivals Players Want Fantastic Four Movie Skins
Marvel Rivals players are already asking for skins based on the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps movie ahead of its summer release.
While these details haven’t been officially confirmed yet, fans at least know the exact day that The Thing and the Human Torch are joining their Fantastic Four teammates in Marvel Rivals. As confirmed by NetEase (via Comicbook), players will finally be able to flame on and clobber the competition as these legendary heroes starting on February 21, which marks the second half of Marvel Rivals’ first season.
The Thing and Human Torch Marvel Rivals Release Date
- February 21, 2025
The two new playable characters aren’t the only change coming to Marvel Rivals on February 21, as player ranks will be reset as part of the ongoing Season 1’s second half. These ranks will be locked in at 8 AM UTC (3 AM Eastern Time, 12 AM Pacific), and rewards will be doled out based on player performances. Those who have managed to reach Gold rank or above before the deadline will be rewarded with an alternate Marvel Rivals costume. Players who achieve Grandmaster rank or above will earn a Crest of Honor based on their exact rank.
Starting in the second half of Season 1, Marvel Rivals players will be required to complete “at least 10 matches in competitive mode and meet the required conditions to claim their rewards.” Division resets will take place at least twice per season, with players dropping six divisions at the start of the season and only four at the midway point. NetEase has suggested that this will be tweaked over time as more fans share their feedback while playing Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
