Marvel Rivals’ Season 1 Event Missions Are a Big Hit With Fans

Summary

• Players are enthusiastic about the Season 1 Midnight Features event quests in Marvel Rivals.
• These quests offer flexibility, allowing completion across multiple game modes, including AI matches. This is a welcome feature for many players.
• NetEase Games plans to introduce a new playable hero to Marvel Rivals every six weeks.

Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls has been a resounding success, with players expressing widespread appreciation for the Midnight Features event quests. This positive reception follows recent accolades, including a DICE Award nomination and PlayStation's Players' Choice award for top new game in December 2024. The season launch also saw Marvel Rivals break its concurrent player record on Steam.

While still early in Season 1, NetEase Games has already revealed future plans. Developers confirmed the intention to release a new playable hero every month and a half. While Season 1 features the entire Fantastic Four debuting over three months, future seasons will reportedly have a less intense content release schedule. Despite this, the consistent addition of new heroes is generating significant excitement among fans.

Reddit user Useful_You_8045 highlighted the positive reception of the Midnight Features event quests, particularly praising their accessibility across Quick Play, Competitive, and AI matches. The option to play against AI has been especially beneficial, allowing players to experiment with new heroes or focus on challenges in a less pressured environment. The rewards have also been well-received, with the Gallery Card offering an early glimpse of Blade considered a highlight.

Marvel Rivals’ Midnight Features Event Quests Are a Hit With Fans

NetEase Games enhanced the visual presentation of the event quests, further increasing their appeal. The Events tab now features an animated Midnight Features newspaper, showcasing each quest with engaging headlines and images. While not all quests are immediately available (full unlock expected January 17th), the anticipation is high, especially given the reward of a free Thor skin for completing all quests.

The positive player response extends beyond the event quests. Improvements such as two free skins in the battle pass (instead of one), new maps, a new game mode, and balance adjustments have contributed to the overall positive reception of Season 1. NetEase Games' responsiveness to player feedback and attention to detail have fostered optimism about the future of this popular hero shooter.