NetEase has confirmed that Marvel Rivals will receive new heroes every six weeks, with updates divided into two parts per season. The announcement was made by game director Guangyun Chen during the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls , which recently debuted with a vampire theme and the arrival of the Fantastic Four .
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The season introduced the Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic in the first phase, and also included the Human Torch and the Thing in the second. Additionally, players gained access to three new maps, special events, and a new game mode called Doom Match . The update also introduced a Battle Pass with exclusive rewards, such as themed outfits and emotes.
Community Drives Growth and New Additions in Marvel Rivals
Chen emphasized that hero selection is guided by each season's theme and community feedback. According to him, future seasons will take player suggestions into account to maintain high engagement. At launch, the game already features 15 characters divided into two main types: Vanguards and Strategists , offering variety for strategic compositions.
With the start of Season 1, Marvel Rivals reached a peak of 644,269 concurrent players on Steam on January 11, making it the 14th highest number in the platform's history.
Frequent updates promise to keep players active
Each season will last three months and be divided into two parts. NetEase's strategy is to release heroes regularly to encourage the creation of new tactics and explore the potential of different classes, such as Duelists , which are expanding in the game.
In addition to playable new features, the company plans to offer seasonal content to keep the community engaged. The Season 1 Battle Pass, for example, includes the ability to recoup part of your investment with the game's virtual currency, which should attract even more players over the course of updates.
With an engaged base and impressive records, Marvel Rivals demonstrates that the continuous service model can ensure longevity and innovation in the Marvel gaming universe.
