Marvel Rivals has launched its Season 1.5 update, expanding the hero roster with the addition of The Thing and Human Torch. This update aims to significantly alter the game’s meta, introducing new gameplay features and maps for players to explore.
New Heroes and Costumes
The update completes the Fantastic Four lineup, allowing players to engage in battles with new characters. Players can also enjoy new costumes for The Thing, including the Trench Coat and First Family outfits, and Human Torch, featuring the Negative Zone Gladiator and First Family designs.
Gameplay Enhancements
A new map, Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, has been added, along with an increase in grace time during overtime across all modes. Matchmaking adjustments in Quick Mode will optimize the experience, and loading speeds have been improved for quicker match starts.
The update also introduces a new event, Midnight Features II, where players can earn rewards such as the „Two-in-One“ spray and Hela’s “Great Galaxy” emote.
Ranked and Rewards
Ranked play has been split into S1.0 and S1.5, with rewards distributed based on players‘ ranks. Season 1.5 Gold Rank costume rewards include outfits for Invisible Woman and Human Torch. New Crest of Honor designs will be available for top players.
General Updates and Fixes
Several quality-of-life improvements have been made, including a new account deletion option, AFK timer adjustments, and reticle customization features. The update also addresses various bugs and performance issues to enhance overall gameplay.
Platform-Specific Updates
On PC, the update introduces NVIDIA DLSS 4 for improved performance, while console players will see adjustments to graphics settings to enhance stability.
For more detailed information on the changes, visit the full patch notes at Digital Trends.