Marvel Rivals' Fantastic Four Completes its Roster with The Thing and Human Torch on February 21st, 2025
The highly anticipated playable characters, The Thing and Human Torch, will join the fray in Marvel and NetEase Games' popular hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, on February 21st, 2025. This launch coincides with a significant Season 1.5 update. While details remain scarce, a developer blog post hints at substantial balance adjustments.
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuted last month, marking the first post-launch additions to the Marvel Rivals roster. Their unique abilities significantly impacted the game's meta, with Mister Fantastic's elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility adding new strategic elements. Fans eagerly await a glimpse of Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm's gameplay before their arrival.
The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. On February 21st, all ranks will decrease by four divisions. Future updates will follow a similar pattern: six-division drops for full seasons and four-division drops for mid-season updates. NetEase assures players this system is subject to adjustment based on community feedback.
Positive changes are also on the horizon. Gold-ranked players can anticipate new costume rewards, and new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – the top 500 players).
### Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes
Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes
The Fantastic Four's addition is just the beginning of Marvel Rivals' post-launch content strategy. Creative Director Guangyun Chen previously promised a new playable character every six weeks, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content. Speculation points towards Blade, the Daywalker, as the next hero, though official confirmation is pending.
Consult our updated Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to optimize your gameplay while awaiting the mid-season update and its meta-shifting changes. You can also explore the impact of the original Season 1 patch and the community's response to alleged bot issues.
