Marvel Rivals: The Thing & Human Torch official release date, no rank reset & more

It’s Clobbering Time!

The Marvel Rivals mid-season 1 patch has been finally revealed and the developers have announced The Thing & Human Torch’s official release date. They will be arriving on February 21, 2025, at 8:00 (UTC+0).

There was also a rank reset that was going to happen, however, the fans’ feedback made developers change their decision immediately. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Marvel Rivals season 1 mid-season patch notes

Marvel Rivals second half of season 1 will start from February 21, 2025, at 8:00 (UTC+0). Two new characters: The Thing and Human Torch will be joining the roster.

Those who have reached the Gold rank or above (season-high) will receive a costume reward, Invisible Woman Blood Shield skin. Players at Grandmaster rank or above along with the Top 500 will obtain Crest of Honor.

Previously they also decided to do a mid-season rank reset. Based on your standing at the end of the first half of Season 1, players were about to drop off four divisions.

Also Read: Marvel Rivals Season 2: Possible release timeline & everything you need to know

However, the fan’s reaction to this mid-season rank reset was not what they would have expected. No one liked this decision and everyone complained about how hard it is to climb the ranks in Marvel Rivals.

Seeing so many complaints and protests, the developers announced that there would be no rank reset for the mid-season. The decision arrived very quickly and all those who were complaining about the rank reset instantly thanked the developers who are listening to their community to make the game better.

Right now, everyone is hyped for The Think and Human Torch which will refresh the gameplay and fun among the fans & gamers. Fans are also expecting to see some mid-season balance updates as no one is enjoying the three-support meta.

Fans can expect to see the official trailer of The Thing and Human Torch and their official gameplay in the upcoming weeks. We can also expect a new map for the second half of the season as well.

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