"The Thing and Human Torch Set for February Release in Marvel Rivals"

The Fantastic Four team in Marvel Rivals is set to be completed with the addition of The Thing and Human Torch, who will become playable characters on February 21, 2025. This exciting announcement comes as part of the update for the second half of Season 1, promising to bring new dynamics to the game. While the specifics of the Season 1.5 update remain under wraps, a Dev Talk blog post on the Marvel Rivals website has hinted at "major balance adjustments" that could shake up the current gameplay meta.

The Thing and Human Torch are poised to ignite the roster with their unique abilities, though details on their moves are yet to be revealed. Following the introduction of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman in last month's Season 1 launch, these new heroes are expected to further evolve the game's strategic landscape. Reed Richards' stretchy and goofy attacks, along with Sue Storm's invisibility tactics, set a high bar for what Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm might bring to the fray. Fans are eagerly awaiting more gameplay footage to see how these iconic characters will perform.

Alongside the new heroes, the upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 update will introduce a rank reset for competitive players. On February 21, players will experience a four-division drop, meaning a Diamond I player will find themselves at Platinum II the following day. NetEase has outlined that future full-season updates will feature a six-division drop, while half-season updates will stick with a four-division reset. The company assures that these adjustments will be fine-tuned based on player feedback to enhance the competitive experience.

Competitive players in the Gold rank have something to look forward to with new costume rewards being introduced in the second half of Season 1. Additionally, NetEase is set to roll out new Crests of Honor to celebrate achievements at the Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All ranks (top 500).

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

Superhero enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating further details on Marvel Rivals' post-launch strategy, and the expansion of The Fantastic Four is just the beginning. Creative director Guangyun Chen has stirred excitement by promising to release a new playable character every half-season, ensuring a fresh Marvel face joins the battle every six weeks. This continuous stream of content is designed to keep players engaged as the game evolves through its seasonal updates. While there's evidence to suggest the vampire-hunting Daywalker Blade could be next in line, the future of Marvel Rivals remains shrouded in rumors and leaks that have sparked lively debates among the community.

In the meantime, players can dive into our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to discover the top characters before the mid-season update reshuffles the meta. For a deeper understanding of how the game has evolved, check out how the original Season 1 patch dramatically altered the meta and why the community has been vocal about the alleged bot issue in Marvel Rivals.