Marvel Rivals Season 1: Release Date, Confirmed Characters & More

Marvel Rivalshas already experienced massive success since Season 0, but Season 1 could raise the bar further. The Marvel-themed hero shooter has surpassed many expectations, combining excellent features, like free heroes, with its fun and chaotic gameplay. It hasn't been without some issues, like the argument about whether Marvel Rivals should have role lock, but this has not hampered the game much, if at all.

Though Marvel Rivals Season 1 will be the first look at how the developers plan to update the live service game, players already have a sense of how it will work due to leaks. Each season plans to add multiple new heroes, maps, and cosmetics. There is also the chance that new events or modes will appear, but these are unlikely to be as frequent as the aforementioned additions. Regardless, updates like Season 1, if sustainable, will be a massive upgrade over MarvelRivals' competition.

When Is Marvel Rivals Season 1?

Jumping Into A New Year Of Action

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is set to begin on January 10, 2025. There will also be a trailer coming on January 6, 2025, that will show up the new roster of characters being added to the game. The roster includes the entirety of the Fantastic Four, featuring Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grim. The other piece of information known is that there will be a new map added to the game as well. While not many details are known, the location is seen in a promotional image that has led to some speculation.

The speculation on the location leads players to believe that it is a vampire-infected version of New York, with many hoping this will foreshadow the appearance of Blade in the game. There is also a Marvel Rivals crossover event that has already started as of January 3, 2025, which connects this title to games in the mobile line-up. This event is expected to last through the beginning of Season 1 when a lot of other content is expected to pop up as well.

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Leaked Characters

Numerous Options To Choose From

Marvel Rivals Mantis in front of a green triangle.

There have been a plethora of characters leaked since the game launched, some with more evidence than others. Both The Thing and Human Torch were accidentally revealed in an official Marvel Rivals advertisement, which is now shown to be accurate. Beyond The Fantastic Four, other leaked characters include Blade, Ultron, Captain Marvel, Modok, Jean Gray, Emma Frost, and Deadpool.

However, based on information from the most credible leakers, such as RivalsLeaks, it would seem the most likely additions for Season 1 are Ultron and Blade. Now that it is known the full roster of the Fantastic Four is coming, these two are the most likely candidates for other characters getting added in. While Ultron hasn't been shown off in the same way as the other two, he has gotten the most backing from leakers that he is arriving next, and Blade fits the aesthetic of the new map.

Ultron is likely to be a Strategist, but that is still up for debate. The rest of the leaked characters have had way less evidence shown, which makes them unlikely to arrive in Season 1. The only evidence for Captain Marvel, Deadpool, and many others has been small lines in code, which don't give any concrete date for their release.

New Season 1 Content Expected

Maps, Modes, And More

Marvel Rivals sample team comp of The Punisher, Mantis, Star-Lord, Hela, and Rocket Racoon

What new content to expect outside of heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 1 is a lot more unpredictable. One new map set in New York has been confirmed, but more might be coming since three locations have been rumored, and the current map pool in Marvel Rivals grows stale quickly. However, there is no indication of which modes the New York map, or any other maps added such as Arrako or Krakoa, could come with.

Another bit of new content that can be expected from Season 1 is the aforementioned Lunar New Year event. Unfortunately, there is currently no information on what this will bring, except for some concept models of the new costumes. These include new additions for Mantis, Dr Strange, Moon Knight, and Squirrel Girl. If this event follows the same idea as the Winter one, one of these costume bundles, or perhaps one that is still unknown, could be free to earn.

The last thing that can be expected from a new season is new Marvel Rivals hero team-ups. These have yet to be fully confirmed but are likely given the evidence. The first is that The Thing will likely be added to the synergy between Hulk and Wolverine, allowing him to also throw the ferocious Duelist. Human Torch has been said to have a team-up with Storm, where she can collect some of his energy to add Fire to her Hurricane Ultimate, or Human Torch can set it aflame himself. No leaks have provided details on Ultron's potential team-ups.

Overall, Season 1 is gearing up to be a huge update for the hero shooter. The studio will likely aim to keep the impressive player retention they have managed going. New heroes have the best chance of bringing the most success, which is why it seems that many will be added. Three seems the most likely possibility, with any more being a massive boon. However, until more is known, this is what to expect from Season 1 of Marvel Rivals.

Source: RivalsLeaks / X