The Fantastic Four are on their way to Marvel Rivals.
While it has yet to be formally confirmed when Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and The Thing will arrive in the free-to-play PvP hero shooter, a teaser posted on X told fans to expect more in a new trailer. on Monday, January 6, just before the launch of Season 1 on January 9.
Also included in the promotional art is HERBIE, Marvel's B-type, humanoid experimental robot, integrated electronics.
This may not come as a surprise to some, given that Fantastic Four has long been rumored to be on the way following data mines that even precede the game's full release. It is fair to say, however, that some did not expect its arrival so soon.
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The timing also dovetails nicely with the release of Marvel's upcoming film, Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.
Expect more information when the trailer drops next week.
In Eurogamer's review of Marvel Rivals, Chris gave it two stars out of five, saying: “NetEase's spin on the fighting hero is complex and sophisticated, but it's rarely very funny. Its biggest impact is a renewed appreciation for rivals.” who do it better.” .
“I like the invention of special character teams, which feels perfectly Marvel in itself. I like the lasting sense of competition it inspires. I just don't like it much more. The end result is a game that, above all, “The success of their own rivals makes it much clearer to me.”
Marvel Rivals has proven to be incredibly popular since its release earlier this month. In its first weekend, 10 million players joined online.