You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has taken the gaming world by storm, drawing in both gamers and Marvel fans alike with its exhilarating 6v6 hero shooter action. With an impressive lineup of Marvel characters, the game delivers intense battles in destructible and dynamic environments, providing a refreshing twist on the genre.The ongoing Season 0, Dooms Rise has hit the ground running, garnering an enthusiastic response from players who are lauding its adrenaline-fueled action, detailed character designs, and the sharp competitive edge that defines its gameplay. Recent reports reveal that the game has consistently boasted over 300k concurrent players on Steam, showcasing impressive player retention and enthusiasm.Now, the countdown to the highly anticipated Season 1 launch has fans buzzing with excitement as leaks hint at the arrival of potential new characters, along with fresh maps and skins that could shake up the gameplay experience. Weve got you covered right here with all the info in early patch notes.Marvel Rivals Season 1 name and release date countdownAccording to leaks, Marvel Rivals Season 1 is called Eternal Night and will kick off on January 10, 2025. The ongoing season Dooms Rise is all set to end and after a brief downtime, the new content update will be available for players to play.Fantastic Four is coming to Marvel Rivals. Image by MARVEL.However, trusted leaker RivalsLeaks has shared the full schedule of content release, leading all the way up to the launch of Season 1. Heres what it looks like:Jan 6th at 7 pm PST: Season 1 Trailer Jan 7th at 3 am PST: Dev Blog with game adjustments and improvementsJan 7th at 6 am PST: Mr. Fantastic PreviewJan 7th at 7:30 am PST: Mr. Fantastic Skin revealJan 7th at 7 pm PST: Invisible Woman PreviewJan 7th at 10 pm PST: Invisible Woman Skin revealJan 8th from 1 pm 3 pm PST: New Hero Reveal StreamJan 8th at 3 am PST: Content Creator early access server launchJan 8th at 7 pm PST: Map Reveal 1Jan 10th: New Season launchMarvel Rivals Season 1 early patch notesNew HeroesAccording to leaks and the official key art of Season 1, Marvels first family, Fantastic Four will arrive in the game as new heroes. Included in the roster are Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and Human Torch. You can check their full leaked abilities right here.Also arriving during the season due to heavy speculation is Ultron whose move-set was also leaked in an X post. For several months Ultron has been a key topic of conversation since the characters voice lines were leaked online.Furthermore, players are also speculating another hero, the Daywalker, Blade to debut as a playable hero in the game. Other leaked heroes include Emma Frost, Jean Grey/Phoenix, Deadpool, Angela, Hit-Monkey, and Modok.Vampire New York map and game modesA Vampire-themed New York will soon be a Marvel Rivals map. Image by NetEase.A new map is also leaked to arrive and its none other than the Vampire New York that was seen in the games launch cinematic trailer. The map can also be seen in the background of the Season 1 key art, and since the name is Eternal Night, it perfectly fits with the theme. The theory is that Marvels version of Dracula or possibly Morbius will play the primary antagonist this season.The New York map will have areas like Midtown, Central Park, and Sanctum Sanctorum where players can play. Other maps were also leaked online which are called Krakoa and Arakko, both of which are still yet to be revealed.Furthermore, two new game modes namely, Escort and Hybrid are also rumored to launch.Nerfs and BuffsHela is rumored to get a nerf in Season 1. Image by NetEase.As with every new seasonal update, Season 1 is also bringing several adjustments and changes to the heroes and their abilities. Starting off with nerfs, Hela and Hawkeye are strongly rumored to be nerfed as players have been overpowered by the two duelists.On the other hand, Storm, Wolverine, and Cloak & Dagger are about to receive massive buffs to their abilities, hence it will alter the ongoing meta in the game significantly. Furthermore, Captain America and Venom will get huge movement buffs which will drastically improve their ongoing abilities.Until Season 1 comes out, check out the full 2025 Marvel Rivals roadmap to make sure youre not missing out on anything.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share