Marvel Rivals’ first season, Eternal Night, poses a chilling scenario: What if Dracula and his vampire army conquered New York, plunging it into darkness? This bold theme sets the stage for the Fantastic Four’s arrival in the hero shooter, as revealed in a cinematic trailer that showcases the chaos engulfing the city.
The Fantastic Four Join the Fight
Season one introduces the Fantastic Four as the newest playable heroes. Their arrival has been highly anticipated, and the game’s trend of crafting unique costumes ensures they look as iconic as ever.
Rumors suggest that Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Susan Storm (Invisible Woman) will be available at the start of the season, while Ben Grimm (The Thing) and Johnny Storm (The Human Torch) will arrive later. Data-mined information reveals their roles:
- Mister Fantastic and Human Torch are Duelists.
- The Thing takes on the Vanguard role.
- Invisible Woman plays as a Strategist.
A Dark Universe with Dracula and Doctor Doom
The season’s storyline explores an alternate universe where Dracula, aided by Doctor Doom, plunges New York into eternal night. The Timestream Entanglement leaves Doctor Strange trapped in the Entangled Astral Plane, scattering the Darkhold pages and creating chaos. Dracula and Doom disrupt the moon’s orbit, unleashing an army of vampires on the city.
The Fantastic Four, alongside other Marvel heroes, must combat this mystical darkness with a blend of science and heroism. The cinematic trailer portrays a desolate New York, overrun by vampires, with the Fantastic Four standing as some of the last defenders against Dracula and Doom’s tyranny.
Empire of Eternal Night Map and Roster Expansion
Season one also debuts a new map, Empire of Eternal Night, a vampire-infested version of New York reflecting the sinister control of Dracula and Doom. This addition enhances the game’s multiverse theme, providing players with a richly atmospheric battleground.
Final Toughts
Marvel Rivals has wasted no time in growing its roster. Just a month after launch, the game’s character pool is expanding to 37 heroes, with more additions planned throughout the season. The Fantastic Four’s arrival sets the tone for an exciting journey through Eternal Night.
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