Get ready, fans of *Marvel Rivals*, because The Fantastic Four team is about to be completed with the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch on February 21, 2025. These iconic heroes are set to join the fray in the popular hero shooter developed by Marvel and NetEase Games, coinciding with the eagerly anticipated Season 1.5 update.
While the specifics of what the Season 1.5 update will bring are still under wraps, the excitement is palpable. A recent Dev Talk blog post on the Marvel Rivals website hinted at "major balance adjustments" that are sure to shake up the game's meta. As for The Thing and Human Torch, their unique abilities and movesets remain a mystery, but expectations are high. The first post-launch heroes, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, introduced during Season 1, have already shifted the game's dynamics with Reed Richards' stretchy and goofy attacks and Sue Storm's invisibility tactics. Fans are eager to see how Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm will further evolve the gameplay when they launch.
The upcoming update will also feature a rank reset for Ranked players, dropping them four divisions. For instance, a Diamond I player on February 20 will find themselves in Platinum II the next day. NetEase has outlined that future full-season updates will result in a six-division drop, while half-season updates will see a four-division drop. As the game evolves, NetEase promises to "tune this as necessary" to meet player expectations.
On a brighter note, competitive players in the Gold rank can look forward to new costume rewards with the launch of the second half of Season 1. Additionally, NetEase will introduce new Crests of Honor to celebrate achievements at the Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All levels (reserved for the top 500 players).
### Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best HeroesThe anticipation for Marvel Rivals' post-launch content has been building, and The Fantastic Four's expansion is just the start. Creative director Guangyun Chen has promised to release a new playable character every half-season, ensuring a steady stream of fresh faces every six weeks. Rumors and leaks have been swirling, with many believing the vampire-hunting Daywalker Blade might be next in line, though the future remains shrouded in mystery.
While you wait for the mid-season update to shake things up, you can check out our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to find out the best characters. Also, take a look at how the original Season 1 patch turned the meta on its head and why the community has been buzzing about Marvel Rivals' alleged bot issue.
