Marvel Rivals Season 1 officially launched on January 10, 2025, with a coordinated global release across major time zones[1][2][3]. The season, titled “Eternal Night Falls,” began with the addition of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, with Human Torch and The Thing scheduled to join later in the season[2]. Players across Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, and Tokyo experienced the season’s debut at local times synchronized for a global event[1][2]. Content for Season 1 is split into two distinct halves, with additional updates and new heroes, including The Thing and the Human Torch, released partway through the season[3][5].