Marvel Rivals is nearly halfway through its first season, The Empire of Eternal Night. Marvel Rivals added its first two new heroes at the very beginning of the season, with the arrival of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Marvel Rivals has already announced who the next pair of playable heroes will be, but they are currently without a definitive release date.
The Fantastic Four wouldn't be complete with only two of its members. Thankfully, The Thing and The Human Torch have already been confirmed as the next playable heroes to join Marvel Rivals. Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman only joined the game very recently, but there is good reason to believe that The Thing and The Human Torch will arrive sooner rather than later.
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The Thing and The Human Torch Have a Release Window, But Not a Release Date
Unfortunately, The Thing and The Human Torch currently lack an official release date. However, Marvel Rivals' developers at NetEase have already confirmed a couple of important details about their release window. This includes their role in Marvel Rivals Season 1, which has been split into two halves.
Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman were released on January 10, the day Marvel Rivals Season 1 began. The Thing and The Human Torch will be released to celebrate the season's second half, with both halves scheduled to last around six to seven weeks. This places the approximate release window of the remaining members of The Fantastic Four between February 21-February 28.
The Thing and The Human Torch Should Rival Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman
It's currently impossible to tell when NetEase will confirm an exact release date, but this doesn't mean fans are completely in the dark. As the first two characters to join Marvel Rivals after launch, Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman set an interesting precedent. With some simple speculation, this precedent could serve as a hint for the exact release date of The Thing and The Human Torch.
Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman were released simultaneously, and there's no reason to assume their remaining teammates won't be released at the same time as well. Likewise, Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman kicked off The Empire of Eternal Night. Since The Thing and The Human Torch are the focus of the season's second half, it only seems right that they would headline it from the beginning like their counterparts did. With this in mind, the current most likely release date for The Thing and The Human Torch is February 21.
Marvel Rivals' Future Release Schedule
Marvel Rivals' Season 1 content will be a tough act to follow. Adding four new characters is a huge achievement by itself, but it's hard to imagine that such fast-paced development could remain sustainable. Developers appear to agree, according to a recent announcement regarding the release schedule of future heroes.
After The Fantastic Four are reunited, the pace of new heroes will slow down a bit. For the foreseeable future, Marvel Rivals will release a new hero once every month and a half. This is still a very fast pace relative to other hero shooters, and this amount of support is nothing short of impressive. The Thing and The Human Torch will likely release soon, and will hopefully continue the wave of excitement that Marvel Rivals has enjoyed so far.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
