Marvel Rivals Sets February Release Date for The Thing and Human Torch

Get ready, Marvel Rivals fans! The Fantastic Four team is about to get even more fantastic. The Thing and Human Torch join the roster as playable characters on February 21, 2025, rounding out this iconic quartet. This exciting launch coincides with the Season 1.5 update, promising "major balance adjustments," according to a recent Dev Talk blog post on the official website.

While details on their specific abilities remain under wraps, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman’s successful introduction last month—with their unique gameplay mechanics—sets a high bar. We can expect Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm to bring similarly impactful additions to the multiplayer meta. Let's hope NetEase Games reveals some gameplay previews soon!

The Season 1.5 update also includes a Ranked mode reset. On February 21st, expect a four-division drop for all Ranked players. NetEase clarified that future full seasons will feature a six-division drop, while mid-season updates will stick with a four-division reset. They've also indicated adjustments based on player feedback.

But it's not all about rank drops! Gold-ranked players can look forward to new costume rewards. Additionally, new Crests of Honor will recognize top performers at Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All (top 500) levels.

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes

The wait for more post-launch content is over—and the Fantastic Four is just the beginning! Creative director Guangyun Chen previously promised a new playable character every half-season, meaning a new Marvel hero roughly every six weeks. Speculation points towards Blade as the next addition, though official confirmation is still pending. Rumors and leaks have certainly fueled community discussion in recent weeks.

In the meantime, check out our current Marvel Rivals Season 1 tier list to strategize your gameplay before the mid-season update changes everything. You can also revisit how the original Season 1 patch impacted the meta and the community's reaction to the alleged bot issue.