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Marvel Rivals: When Are The Thing and Human Torch Arriving?

NetEase's Marvel Rivals Season 1 introduced Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, but left fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch. This guide provides an estimated release date for these highly anticipated characters.

Estimated Release Date:

The Thing and Human Torch are likely to join the Marvel Rivals roster on either February 21st or February 28th. This estimation is based on NetEase's confirmation that their release would be approximately six to seven weeks after the start of Season 1 (January 10th).

Character Roles and Season 1 Content:

Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, released in the first half of Season 1, offer distinct gameplay styles: Mister Fantastic as a duelist and Invisible Woman as a strategist. The Thing and Human Torch are expected to fill similar roles, likely as a vanguard and a duelist respectively, upon their release.

Season 1 also introduced new maps, game modes, events, and a Battle Pass featuring numerous cosmetic rewards. The Battle Pass offers both a free and a premium (Luxury) track, providing ample opportunities for players to earn unlockables. Further map and game mode additions related to The Thing and Human Torch are anticipated in the second half of Season 1.

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