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In a developer diary update video, theMarvel Rivalsteam has confirmed thatMr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman will be available from the jump on January 10. However, the Thing and the Human Torch will arrive around halfway through the season (about six weeks). The original post follows….
Currently sitting at almost 300K players on Steam even a month after launch,Marvel Rivalscontinues to dominate a huge chunk of the gamer’s mind. For the last few weeks, players have been experimenting with the dozens of Marvel heroes and villains already available (at no charge and no progress blocks). Still, even more heroes are coming to the game –theFantastic Four, which comprises Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Thing, and Invisible Woman.

The four heroes will come as part ofMarvel Rivals' first official season, Season 1, dubbedEternal Night Fall. Dracula will be the villain of the season, and we can expect new maps,game modes, and even more heroes (or villains?).
If you’re looking for the exactstart time for Marvel RivalsSeason 1, look no further.

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Release Date and Start Time (Eternal Night Falls)
Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalswill start on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 1 AM PT. For a look at some of the other major time zones throughout the world, you can check out the table below:
It’s worth noting that while most players can hop into the game then, many probably won’t be able to due to server issues or other technical hiccups. You should prepare for a patch to download and install as well.

Denver - January 10 at 2 AM MT
Chicago - January 10 at 3 AM CT

NYC - January 10 at 4 AM EST
London - January 10 at 9 AM GMT

Berlin - January 10 at 10 AM CET
Tokyo - January 10 at 6 PM JST

New Zealand - January 10 at 9 PM NZST
Are the Fantastic Four Coming to Marvel Rivals at the Same Time?
Marvel Games hasn’t officially said whether the Fantastic Four will be available on the first day of Season 1, so we’ll just have to wait and see who ends up being playable first. The developers could end up releasing one or two heroes on day one and drip-feeding the others while the season continues.
FAQ
Q: When Does Marvel Rivals Season 1 Release?
The first official season of Marvel Rivals will start at 4 AM ET on Friday, July 09, 2025.
Q: When Are the Fantastic Four Coming to Marvel Rivals?
Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman are coming on day one of season one –January 10. Human Torch and the Thing will come later in the season.



