Marvel Rivals Season 1.5: The Thing & Human Torch Join the Battle
Marvel Rivals players, get ready! The eagerly awaited Season 1.5 update goes live on February 21, 2025, and it's introducing two classic superheroes to the fray: The Thing and the Human Torch. With fresh balance changes and exhilarating new gameplay features, the update will definitely shake things up in the Marvel-themed team shooter.
Release Time and Availability
The patch will roll out at different times in different territories:
- 12 AM PST (West Coast, Americas)
- 3 AM EST (East Coast, Americas)
- 8 AM GMT (UK)
- 9 AM CET (France & Western Europe)
- 5 PM JST (Tokyo)
The game releases on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, to ensure everyone on the leading platforms gets a chance to enjoy the action.
Meet the New Heroes: The Thing & Human Torch
The Thing - The Unbreakable Vanguard
Ben Grimm, The Thing, is a bruiser. His high damage resistance and melee combat abilities make him an excellent frontline tank. As a Vanguard hero, he is designed to absorb damage and disrupt enemy formations so his teammates can move around.
Human Torch - The Blazing Duelist
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, is all about firepower and speed. He is a Duelist who has a mastery of high-mobility aerial combat and damage-over-time abilities.
Major Balance Changes: Nerfs & Buffs
Support Heroes Take a Step Back
Support heroes were nerfed so that they don't control everything quite so much anymore. Some of the biggest losers in the recent update are:
- Cloak and Dagger
- Luna Snow
- Invisible Woman
Buffs on Damage Dealers & Tanks
Damage-dealing and tank characters have been buffed while the others have not, and they are more competitive in their play. The greatest beneficiaries are:
- Iron Fist
- Magik
- Iron Man
- Captain America
New Map: Empire of Eternal Night - Central Park
A fresh battleground, Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park, is entering the fray. The ominous, dark map provides a new series of challenges and strategic plays.
Marvel Rivals Community Buzz
The Marvel Rivals community has been buzzing with excitement, with dedicated players like TikTok user Alevik26 showing their dedication by playing over 4,500 games to master nearly all the heroes in the game.
Final Thoughts
Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates yet. With the introduction of The Thing and Human Torch, major balance changes, and a brand-new Central Park map, there’s a lot to look forward to.
You game for jumping in the deep end? Let us know in comments which hero you're most anticipating playing!
