Marvel Rivals Sets February Release Date for The Thing and Human Torch

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 coincides with a Season 1.5 update, promising significant balance adjustments, as detailed in a recent developer blog post.

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman debuted last month, introducing unique gameplay mechanics. Reed Richards' elastic powers allow for unusual combat, while Sue Storm's invisibility adds a strategic layer. The Thing and Human Torch are expected to similarly impact the meta, though specific abilities remain undisclosed.

The update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. A four-division demotion will occur on February 21st. Future season resets will involve 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 Crests of Honor for top-performing players (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – the top 500).

Creative director Guangyun Chen previously confirmed a new character release every six weeks, suggesting a steady stream of new heroes. While rumors point towards Blade as the next addition, Marvel Rivals' future beyond the Fantastic Four remains shrouded in mystery.

Consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to optimize your gameplay while awaiting the mid-season update and its impact on the game's meta. You can also explore the initial Season 1 patch's effects and the community's reaction to the alleged bot issue.