The Fantastic Four's roster in Marvel Rivals expands 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 detailed in a recent developer blog post.
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuted last month, introducing unique gameplay mechanics that reshaped the game's competitive landscape. The Thing and Human Torch are expected to have a similar impact, though specific abilities remain undisclosed. A gameplay reveal is anticipated soon.
The update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. All players will be demoted four divisions. Future season updates will feature a six-division reset, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.
Positive changes include new costume rewards for Gold-ranked players and the introduction of Crests of Honor to recognize top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – the top 500).
Creative director Guangyun Chen previously committed to releasing a new character every six weeks. Speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, although this remains unconfirmed.
Consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to optimize your gameplay while awaiting the mid-season update and its anticipated meta shifts. The original Season 1 patch significantly altered the game's dynamics, and community discussions continue regarding past controversies, such as alleged bot issues.
