The Thing and Human Torch Set for Marvel Rivals Release in February

The Fantastic Four team in Marvel Rivals is set to be completed with the addition of The Thing and Human Torch as playable characters, launching on February 21, 2025. This exciting news was revealed today, coinciding with the announcement of an update for the second half of Season 1. While details on the Season 1.5 update are still under wraps, a Dev Talk blog post on the Marvel Rivals website has hinted at “major balance adjustments” coming our way.

As for The Thing and Human Torch, fans are eager to see how these iconic heroes will illuminate the game with their unique abilities. Following the introduction of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman as the initial post-launch heroes at the start of Season 1, these new additions are expected to further evolve the multiplayer game's meta. Reed Richards has been stretching (and goofy) with his elastic powers, while Sue Storm has brought invisibility to the battlefield. With Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm joining the fray in a few weeks, anticipation is high, and we hope NetEase will showcase some gameplay soon.

The upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 update will also include a rank reset for Ranked players. On February 21, expect your Rank to drop four divisions; for instance, a Diamond I player will find themselves in Platinum II the next day. NetEase has outlined that future seasons will feature a six-division drop at the start of new seasons, while half-season updates will involve a four-division drop. As the game evolves, NetEase promises to adjust this system according to player feedback.

Despite the rank reset, there's good news for competitive players, particularly those in the Gold rank, who can look forward to new costume rewards with the launch of the second half of Season 1. Additionally, NetEase will introduce new Crests of Honor to celebrate players at Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (the top 500) ranks.

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

Superhero enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting updates on Marvel Rivals' post-launch plans, and the expansion of The Fantastic Four is just the beginning. Last month, creative director Guangyun Chen sparked excitement by promising to release a new playable character every half-season. This means a new Marvel hero will join the roster approximately every six weeks, keeping fans engaged with ongoing seasonal updates. There's strong evidence suggesting that the vampire-hunting Daywalker Blade could be next, although rumors and leaks have fueled debates among players in recent weeks, leaving the future of Marvel Rivals shrouded in mystery.

While you wait for the mid-season update to shake things up, you can check out our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to find out the best characters. Also, delve into how the original Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch transformed the meta and understand why the community was so vocal about the alleged bot issue.