Marvel Rivals has made an explosive entrance in the realm of hero-shooter games, thanks to its remarkable lineup that includes well-known and overlooked Marvel characters, along with an engaging, action-filled gameplay.
The game, Marvel Rivals, has unsurprisingly proven to be one of the leading free-to-play games released in 2024, attracting over 200,000 simultaneous Steam users as of this article’s publication.
Marvel Rivals’ Inclusion of The Fantastic Four: What We Know
This success is expected to carry on into the early months of 2025 as NetEase has recently confirmed that the Fantastic Four will be introduced in Marvel Rivals.
Keep reading to find out more about the expected arrival of the Marvel Rivals Fantastic Four.
Release Date for The Fantastic Four on Marvel Rivals: When Is It?
According to a leaked advertisement for Marvel Rivals shared by Twitter user X0X_LEAK, the Fantastic Four will be making their Marvel Rivals debut in season 1.
While NetEase Games has not confirmed when season 1 will begin, the game’s inaugural season (season 0) is projected to end on January 10, 2025.
Subsequently, it is likely that Marvel Rivals season 1 will kick off on January 11, 2025, which is just around the corner.
However, the studio has guaranteed that the trailer for the Fantastic Four will premiere on January 6, 2025, at 8 AM PST / 4 PM UTC, potentially unveiling more specifics concerning these new Marvel Rivals characters.
NetEase has yet to share detailed information about the Fantastic Four’s roles and potential. However, considering Marvel Rivals’ hero archetypes, Invisible Woman could serve as a stealthy Duelist like Psylocke, while The Thing could function as a formidable Vanguard similar to Hulk.
The beloved robot, H.E.R.B.I.E, who also appears on the poster, might potentially serve as a support unit.
Good news is, with the upcoming Fantastic Four trailer, rumors and speculations will soon be put to rest.
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