Marvel Rivals’ Season 1 Event Missions Are a Big Hit With Fans

Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is a resounding success, particularly its Midnight Features event quests. Player feedback on social media and Reddit highlights the positive reception. The quests' flexibility, allowing completion across Quick Play, Competitive, and AI modes, is a major win, especially for players wanting a low-pressure environment to experiment with new heroes or focus on specific challenges. The improved visual presentation of these quests, showcased via an animated Daily Bugle-style newspaper in the Events tab, is also praised.

The consistent release of new content is another factor contributing to the game's popularity. NetEase Games confirmed plans for a new playable hero every six weeks, following the Fantastic Four's three-month debut in Season 1. While future seasons will feature less frequent hero releases, the steady influx of new characters keeps players engaged. The enhanced rewards, such as the Blade preview Gallery Card, are also appreciated.

Beyond the event quests, Season 1 has seen significant improvements. Players are pleased with the two free skins offered in the battle pass (up from one previously), the addition of new maps and a game mode, and the implemented balance adjustments. This focus on player feedback and community engagement fuels optimism for the future of Marvel Rivals. The game's recent DICE award nomination and PlayStation's Players' Choice award further solidify its success. The concurrent player record broken on Steam upon the season's launch underscores the game's growing popularity. The overall positive response to Season 1 suggests a bright future for Marvel Rivals.