Marvel Rivals, the hit PvP superhero shooter from NetEase, is diving into its first major content update with Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Launching on January 10, 2025, at 1 a.m. PST, this season introduces the Fantastic Four and a gripping narrative arc involving Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging New York into eternal darkness.
A Dark New Era for Marvel Rivals
The storyline sets the stage for high-stakes action:
- A Timestream Entanglement has left Doctor Strange trapped in the Astral Plane, scattering the Darkhold pages across dimensions.
- Meanwhile, Dracula and Doctor Doom have disrupted the moon’s orbit, triggering an army of vampiric creatures.
- With New York shrouded in darkness, the Fantastic Four join forces with iconic Marvel heroes to combine science and mysticism in a bid to restore light to the city.
Players will face Dracula and his forces in an epic battle that blends teamwork, strategy, and fast-paced combat.
Marvel Rivals: A Record-Breaking Phenomenon
Since its launch on December 6, Marvel Rivals has been nothing short of a juggernaut.
- Over 10 million players joined in the first three days, skyrocketing to 20 million players within two weeks.
- The game reached a peak of 480,990 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, placing it in the top five most-played games on the platform and securing the 20th highest player peak in Steam history.
- These numbers put it ahead of popular titles like Helldivers 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Destiny 2.
The Fantastic Four’s arrival signals NetEase’s commitment to expanding the game’s universe with beloved Marvel characters and deepening its storytelling. Season 1’s emphasis on blending science, mysticism, and vampiric lore offers a fresh spin that could captivate both casual players and hardcore Marvel fans alike.
Marvel Rivals’ unique blend of team-based PvP gameplay and expansive lore-driven updates positions it as a standout in the competitive gaming landscape. With Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, the game is set to maintain its momentum as one of the hottest new releases of 2025.
Season 1: Eternal Night Falls launches across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, on January 10th ensuring players everywhere can take on Dracula and Doctor Doom alongside the Fantastic Four.
Sources
- Marvel Rivals official website
- Valve Steam Charts
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