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 expected to significantly impact the game's meta. Mister Fantastic's elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility abilities already reshaped the multiplayer landscape; similar game-changing mechanics are anticipated from Ben and Johnny Grimm.
The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. On February 21st, 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 decrease. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.
However, the update isn't all negative. Gold-ranked players will receive new costume rewards, and new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – the top 500).
Creative director Guangyun Chen previously committed to releasing a new character every six weeks. While speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, fueled by rumors and leaks, Marvel Rivals' future roster remains largely unconfirmed.
In the meantime, consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize with the current roster. The mid-season update promises to further shake up the meta. You can also review our analysis of the original Season 1 patch and the community's reaction to past controversies.
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