Marvel's Thing & Human Torch: February Release Confirmed

Get ready, *Marvel Rivals* fans! The Fantastic Four are about to be complete. The Thing and Human Torch join the roster as playable characters on February 21, 2025, rounding out the team. This exciting launch coincides with the Season 1.5 update, promising major balance adjustments, as teased in a recent Dev Talk blog post on the official website.

While details on their specific abilities remain under wraps, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, introduced last month, significantly altered the game's meta with their unique powers. We can expect Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm to have a similarly impactful arrival. Hopefully, NetEase will unveil gameplay footage soon!

The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. On February 21st, expect a four-division drop (e.g., Diamond I becomes Platinum II). Future seasons will see a six-division drop, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division reset. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.

But it's not all bad news! Gold-ranked players can look forward to new costume rewards. Additionally, new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers in Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (top 500) tiers.

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

The excitement doesn't stop there! Creative director Guangyun Chen previously promised a new playable character every six weeks, ensuring a steady stream of fresh Marvel heroes. While rumors and leaks point towards Blade as the next addition, the future of *Marvel Rivals* remains full of exciting possibilities.

Check out our current *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 tier list to strategize while you wait for the mid-season update to shake things up. You can also delve into how the initial Season 1 patch impacted the meta and the community's reaction to alleged bot issues.