As one of the hottest hero shooters out there, Marvel Rivals is going from strength to strength, even if its development team has been undergoing some unbelievable cuts. A critical element of staying top of mind for players is its constant updates, and this coming February 21 will see Season 1.5 officially arrive in Marvel Rivals.
As NetEase Games detailed, this latest update will bring about The Thing and Human Torch from the Fantastic Four as playable heroes. A brand-new redemption system will also be implemented, allowing players to convert excess Chrono Tokens into Units. The second part of Season 1 will also include a new map, Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, along with updates to competitive mode, tournament plans, and more.
The Thing & Human Torch Comes to Marvel Rivals
With two more heroes joining the fray, players will get one more Duelist and one more Vanguard to consider for their rotation.
Human Torch (Duelist)
Johnny Storm is the Fantastic Four’s resident hothead heartthrob, always managing to look cool while turning up the heat. After joining his sister on a wild experimental space mission hoping to visit the stars, he became the brightest star of them all with the power to ignite his body as the Human Torch.
The Human Torch adds an intense flare to every battle with scorching flames. When he’s not busy burning Dracula’s legions with flames brighter than the sun itself, he’s soaring across the city to gather Chronovium and scavenge for parts of the Timestream Reintegration Device.
The Thing (Vanguard)
Ben Grimm originally signed up to be a pilot for his pal Reed, but he never imagined that he’d return from the mission as an indescribable monster: The Thing. Even though beaming cosmic rays transformed his flesh, a heart of gold still beats in his rocky exterior.
As New York City plunged into eternal night, the Thing has made it his mission to selflessly protect his home and lead missions to collect Chronovium by putting his piloting skills to the test.
Marvel Rivals is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
