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 Marvel Rivals has quickly established itself as the most popular hero shooter on the market, and its no surprise as the game is a lot of fun, along with the fact it features stylish and excellent portrayals of Earths mightiest superheroes. The release date and time countdown for when Marvel Rivals Season 1 will start is nearly over, and fans will soon be treated to the addition of a new mode, some more maps, and the debut of the Fantastic Four. There is a lot arriving with Season 1. There is a brand new battle pass full of rewards, and there are also buffs and nerfs for an assortment of heroes. In addition, NetEase are fixing an issue that has resulted in heroes being nerfed by FPS problems, and they are also delivering a solution for mouse acceleration issues. NetEases pre-season was a lot of fun, but Marvel Rivals Season 1 is adding a host of brilliant new content for players to enjoy. The release date and start time countdown is nearly over, and very soon we will all be able to play as the Fantastic Four in a new Doom Match mode. Marvel Rivals Season 1 release date The release date for Marvel Rivals Season 1 is January 10th. This has been confirmed by NetEase on the games official X account. As per the 2025 roadmap, each season will last about three months, so expect chapter 1 to finish around April to make way for chapter 2. When Season 1 starts, there will be the release of a new battle pass, and there will also be the release of new Twitch Drops to claim by simply watching streamers. When does Marvel Rivals Season 1 start? The release time for when Marvel Rivals Season 1 will start is 1AM PT/4AM ET/9AM GMT on January 10th. Again, this has been confirmed by NetEase on X. Its important to note that not all of the additional content will arrive on day one of the new season as it is split in two halves. The first half will receive two new maps, a new game mode, and the married item of the Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic, meanwhile, the second half will receive another map along with The Thing and the Human Torch. Marvel Rivals Season 1 release time US 1AM PT on Friday, January 10th 4AM ET on Friday, January 10th Marvel Rivals Season 1 start time UK 9AM GMT on Friday, January 10th Image credit: @MarvelRivals on XCountdown Below is a visual countdown to when the chapter will start: S1 new maps and modeThe new maps are as follows: Sanctum Sanctorum (first half)Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown (first half)Central Park (second half)Meanwhile, the new game mode for Marvel Rivals Season 1 is called Doom Match. This takes place on the Sanctum Sanctorum battlefield, and it is a free-for-all experience where 8-12 players earn points by knocking out enemies. Once the predetermined total amount of KOs is reached, the top 50% players will be announced as the winners. Fantastic Four With the Fantastic Four, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman are both coming out at the start of Marvel Rivals Season 1, meanwhile, players will have to wait until the second half of the chapter for The Thing and the Human Torch to fly into action. Below are the classes and descriptions for all of the Fantastic Four members: Invisible Woman (Strategist):The Invisible Woman is more than just a founding member of the Fantastic Four. As a master of invisibility and force fields, Susan Storm has battled multiversal threats and supported her family through countless cosmic adventures.Mr. Fantastic (Duelist):Dr. Reed Richards, better known as Mister Fantastic, is the leader of the Fantastic Four and one of the greatest minds in the Multiverse. Whether uncovering the secrets of Chronovium or crafting the tools to restore fractured realities, his intellect and courage are an unmatched tool in the battle to reclaim New York from Dracula!Image credit: @MarvelRivals on XHuman Torch (Duelist): The younger brother of the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch is able to burst into flames and has been using his ability to burn Draculas legions.The Thing (Vanguard):The Pilot who flew the Fantastic Four on that that fateful space trip that gave them all superhuman powers, Ben Grimms exposure to cosmic rays gave him a rocky body and super strength that hes using to defend New York City from Dracula and Doctor Doom.Check out NetEases Season 1 Dev Vision below for more information about the chapter: For more Marvel Rivals, check out stats that reveal themost popular characters and who everyone hates.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