Marvel Rivals Sets February Release Date for The Thing and Human Torch

The Fantastic Four's roster in Marvel Rivals will be complete 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.

While specific gameplay details for The Thing and Human Torch remain under wraps, their introduction, following Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman's debut last month, is anticipated to significantly impact the game's meta. Mister Fantastic's elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility abilities already redefined the multiplayer landscape. We eagerly await a preview of Ben and Johnny's unique abilities.

The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. On February 21st, expect a four-division demotion (e.g., Diamond I becomes Platinum II). Future full seasons 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.

Competitive players in Gold rank and above can anticipate new cosmetic rewards. Additionally, new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers in Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (top 500) tiers.

Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new playable character every six weeks, suggesting a steady stream of Marvel heroes. While rumors point towards Blade as the next addition, the game's future roster remains largely unannounced.

Consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize your gameplay while awaiting the mid-season update. This update follows the initial Season 1 patch which dramatically altered the meta and addressed community concerns regarding potential bot issues.