The Thing and Human Torch Arrive in Marvel Rivals

The Fantastic Four's roster in Marvel Rivals will be complete on February 21, 2025, with the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch as playable characters. This launch coincides with a Season 1.5 update, promising significant balance adjustments, as detailed in a recent developer blog post.

While specific gameplay details for The Thing and Human Torch remain under wraps, their introduction, following Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman's debut last month, is anticipated to significantly alter the game's meta. Mister Fantastic's elastic powers and Sue Storm's invisibility abilities already reshaped the multiplayer landscape; similar impactful changes are expected from Ben and Johnny Grimm.

The Season 1.5 update also includes a rank reset for Ranked players. All ranks will be lowered by four divisions (e.g., Diamond I becomes Platinum II). Future season updates will implement a six-division reset, while mid-season updates will maintain the four-division drop. NetEase plans to adjust this system based on player feedback.

However, the update isn't all negative. Gold-ranked players will receive new costume rewards, and new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers (Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All – the top 500 players).

Creative director Guangyun Chen previously committed to releasing a new playable character every six weeks. While speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, fueled by rumors and leaks, Marvel Rivals' future roster remains largely unannounced.

In the meantime, consult our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize your gameplay before the mid-season update alters the competitive landscape. This update follows the initial Season 1 patch, which drastically changed the meta, and addresses community concerns regarding potential bot issues.