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Are you ready to dive back into the action-packed world of Marvel Rivals? Fans of the game have been eagerly anticipating Season 1.5, and the excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the release time for the much-awaited update approaches. Tomorrow, February 21st, marks the introduction of two of the Fantastic Four's beloved characters: The Thing and The Human Torch. Let’s explore what players can expect, including the new characters’ movesets and important launch details.
Release Time for Season 1.5
For those eager to hop into the game, the global release times for Season 1.5 are as follows:
- 12 AM PST on Feb. 21 (West Coast, Americas)
- 3 AM EST on Feb. 21 (East Coast, Americas)
- 8 AM GMT on Feb. 21 (UK)
- 9 AM CET on Feb. 21 (France and Western Europe)
- 5 PM JST on Feb. 21 (Tokyo)
Despite the anticipation, players on the West Coast won’t get to play the new content a day earlier, as can sometimes happen with seasonal launches. So set those alarms!
Meet the New Characters: The Thing and The Human Torch
Marvel Rivals is about to get a lot more dynamic with the addition of these two iconic heroes. Here’s a sneak peek at their movesets:
- The Thing:
- Rocky Jab (Normal attack): A series of rapid punches.
- Clobberin’ Time (Ultimate): Unleashes immense power to launch enemies into the air.
- Stone Haymaker (Right Click): A devastating heavy blow.
- Yancy Street Charge (Shift, mobility): A continuous charge that launches enemies and creates a no-mobility zone.
- Embattled Leap (E): A jump towards an ally, reducing damage for both.
- Unyielding Will (Passive): Immune to being launched, knocked back, or displaced.
- The Human Torch:
- Fire Cluster (Normal attack): Launches a cluster of fireballs.
- Supernova (Ultimate): Explodes with cosmic fire, damaging enemies and entering the Supernova state.
- Blazing Blast (Right Click): Launches a fireball or creates a Flame Field.
- Pyro Prison (E): Connects Flame Fields into a damaging firewall.
- Plasma Body (Shift, mobility): Accelerates ascent to gain height.
- Flaming Meteor (V, mid-air): Dives and deals damage to enemies, detonating Flame Fields.
Comparing their playstyles, The Thing resembles the Hulk with his smashing power, while The Human Torch brings a unique aerial combat style that differentiates him from characters like Iron Man or Storm.
Server Downtime and Gameplay Changes
Before players can access these new heroes, be aware that Marvel Rivals will undergo server maintenance for approximately three hours, starting at 1 AM PST on February 21. This downtime is essential for implementing the new update, so players should plan accordingly. The game is expected to be back online around midday GMT.
Along with the playable characters, the update will also introduce a new map—Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park—as well as some gameplay tweaks aimed at enhancing user experience. Notably, an extra 0.5 seconds of grace time at the end of overtime and improved loading times for matches will be implemented for smoother gameplay.
Conclusion
The arrival of The Thing and The Human Torch is poised to shake things up in Marvel Rivals, offering players new strategies and play styles to explore. As always, ensure your game is updated and ready for action when the servers come back online. Happy gaming!
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