Rumored Duo Arrives in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals' Fantastic Four lineup completes on February 21st, 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 teased in a recent developer blog post.

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuted last month, introducing unique gameplay mechanics that altered the game's competitive landscape. The Thing and Human Torch are anticipated to have a similar impact, though specific abilities remain undisclosed. Hopefully, NetEase will showcase their gameplay soon.

The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. All ranks will be lowered by four divisions (e.g., Diamond I becomes Platinum II). Future full seasons will see a six-division drop, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system as needed based on player feedback.

Positive changes include new cosmetic rewards for Gold-ranked players and the introduction of new Crests of Honor to recognize top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – top 500).

Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new playable character every six weeks, suggesting a steady stream of new heroes. Speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, although this remains unconfirmed amidst ongoing community discussions and leaks.

In the meantime, consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize your gameplay before the mid-season update reshapes the meta. You can also review our analysis of the initial Season 1 patch and the community's reaction to the alleged bot issue.