Next Marvel Rivals Season Release Date: Season 1 Details, Roadmap & All Information

Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter game developed by NetEase, adopts a free-to-play and live-service model. This engaging format promises players ongoing seasonal updates, significantly enhancing the gaming experience. Season 1 marks the game’s first substantial content update, building on the brief pre-season that preceded it.

Launched during Season 0, this introductory phase allowed players to explore the game’s potential as it heads into 2025 and beyond. Season 0 featured a concise Battle Pass, a roster of 33 heroes, and eight unique maps spread across three distinct gameplay modes.

As we prepare for Season 1, let’s delve into the expected content, release timeline, and future roadmap for Marvel Rivals.

Release Timeline for Marvel Rivals Season 1

Players can anticipate the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 1 in early January 2025. Creative Director Guangguan mentioned during the Dev Vision Volume 1 that Season 0 would last approximately one month, indicating a likely release during the week of January 6 at the earliest.

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Marvel Rivals: Dev Vision Vol. 1 | All 33 Heroes Playable On Dec 6, 2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYSZFAZC3Kg)

Anticipated Content for Season 1

Launch of the Season 1 Battle Pass
Introduction of new characters
New Team-up abilities
Expansion of maps
Fresh gameplay modes
In-game events (anticipated)
Adjustments to hero abilities (buffs and nerfs)

In the same Dev Vision presentation, Guangguan hinted that each new season will introduce heroes, maps, team-up abilities, and potentially new game modes. Players can also look forward to a Season 1 Battle Pass similar to Season 0’s — designed to last indefinitely for complete access to rewards.

As with previous updates, it’d be reasonable to expect adjustments to hero abilities alongside the new content, offering a dynamic gameplay experience that can include limited-time events and unique unlockable rewards.

Speculated Characters for Season 1

Human Torch
Invisible Woman
Mr. Fantastic
The Thing
Emma Frost
Blade
Ultron
Jean Grey

While the arrival of the above-mentioned characters in Season 1 remains uncertain, their inclusion could spice up gameplay, especially considering that Season 0’s storyline revolved around Doctor Doom. The introduction of The Fantastic Four could provide a compelling narrative twist as they confront their historic adversary.

Marvel Rivals Season 0 cinematic — Image Credit: NetEase

Doctor Doom holds the central role as the main antagonist in Season 0.

Future Roadmap for Marvel Rivals

According to the game’s developers, seasons for Marvel Rivals are planned to roll out approximately every three months. Assuming this schedule remains intact and there are no interruptions, here’s the projected roadmap for 2025:

Season 1 – January 2025
Season 2 – April 2025
Season 3 – July 2025
Season 4 – October 2025
Season 5 – December 2025

Notably, Season 0 was a shorter initial phase, setting the stage for even more content and rewards in the subsequent longer seasons. As each new season unfolds, the game promises to maintain player engagement with fresh content leading into December 2025.

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