The current season of Marvel Rivals has been dope so far! With the first half of the Fantastic Four—Sue Storm and Reed Richards—joining the roster, these two have completely changed the game’s economy. And Doom Matches? They’ve been sweaty, sometimes problematic, but if you’re looking to sharpen your 1v1 skills (even though a fight rarely stays 1v1), it’s the perfect training ground.
But that’s just the start. The Marvel Rivals season 1 update has turned things up a notch with the Fortune & Colors Lunar New Year Event, the new Clash of Dancing Lions mode, and some much-needed bug fixes to make gameplay smoother than ever. Let’s break it all down!
Fortune & Colors Event: Celebrate Lunar New Year
The Fortune & Colors event is here to kick off the Lunar New Year in style! This limited-time event lets you earn exclusive rewards, including Star-Lord’s Lion’s Mane costume—and it’s completely free if you put in the work during the event.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this Marvel Rivals season 1 update:
- Black Widow – Lion’s Heartbeat (store-exclusive)
- Iron Fist – Lion’s Gaze (store-exclusive)
- Danqing Currency: Complete event missions and challenges to collect this magical dye and unlock limited-time rewards like sprays, nameplates, and the Gallery Card: Of Festivals and Friends.
Event Duration: Jan. 23 – Feb. 14, 2025
Want all the event details in the Marvel Rivals season 1 update? Check out the official page: Marvel Rivals Events.
New Mode: Clash of Dancing Lions
The Clash of Dancing Lions mode is a soccer-inspired 3v3 game featuring Star-Lord, Iron Fist, and Black Widow. It’s a great way to improve your movement mechanics and sharpen your precision skills.
What makes this mode unique is how it emphasizes avoiding and maneuvering around opponents, rather than just attacking. By focusing on the movement abilities of Black Widow, Iron Fist, and Star-Lord, players learn to strategically time their maneuvers, carefully managing cooldowns to stay one step ahead of their rivals. This mode helps you think more critically about positioning and ability usage—essential skills for any combat situation. This Marvel Rivals season 1 update is all about skill-building, and this mode plays a huge role in that.
Razer Cortex Bonus: Play to Earn
Here’s a bonus for those looking to maximize their grind! From Jan. 24 to Feb. 7, Marvel Rivals players can participate in the Razer Cortex Play-to-Earn event and rack up Razer Silver.
- Earn Silver: Get 5 Razer Silver for every minute of gameplay (after the first minute).
- Double Rewards Week: Jan. 24–31 offers double Razer Silver per minute.
- How to Participate: Launch Marvel Rivals via Razer Cortex PC to track your gameplay and earn rewards.
Hero Bug Fixes and System Adjustments
This update doesn’t just bring new events—it also includes a ton of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. Here’s what’s been fine-tuned in the Marvel Rivals season 1 update:
Hero Fixes
- Sue Storm’s Psionic Vortex: Fixed mobility issues for specific heroes inside its range.
- Wolverine’s Fury: Frame rate now correctly affects his Savage Claw.
- Reed Richards: Rejoining matches mid-battle no longer breaks some of his abilities.
- Loki: Lingering visual effects after shapeshifting have been removed.
Maps and Gameplay
- Fixed glitches where players could get stuck in terrain.
- Resolved performance issues in destructible environments.
- Improved Reverse-Destruction mechanics in Empire of Eternal Night maps.
Console Adjustments
- Fixed crosshair movement stopping at low angles on Xbox controllers.
- Addressed camera issues when KO’d or spectating.
Blerd’s Thoughts on Marvel Rivals Season 1
Overall, Marvel Rivals’ reception has been fantastic so far. The game is fun, with easy and accessible play—whether you’re playing solo or with friends. The spectate feature is a game-changer, allowing for content creation, collaboration, and valuable learning experiences. The game subtly teaches players to improve without feeling like it’s a grind. From movement mechanics to strategy, it’s clear that Marvel Rivals has something for everyone.
Even though it’s a free-to-play game, you truly don’t have to pay to win. It’s all about skill and collaboration, with no paywalls holding you back from mastering the game. The game has some serious staying power, especially as players eagerly await more character drops. Leaks are quickly turned into content, with the community showing just how much they care about the game’s development.
What’s even more impressive is how Marvel Rivals has maintained a loyal player base while still growing and reaching new audiences. It’s clear that the devs at NetEase are doing something right, and this game is shaping up to be a long-term success in the free-to-play arena.
Wrapping Up
Between the Fortune & Colors event, the Clash of Dancing Lions mode, and the bug fixes, this season of Marvel Rivals is continuing to deliver. Doom Matches are still a great place to test your skills (even if they rarely stay 1v1), and the addition of Sue Storm and Reed Richards has brought a dynamic new energy to the roster.
With hints of more Fantastic Four members and fan-favorite X-Men like Gambit and Rogue on the horizon, the future of Marvel Rivals is looking brighter than ever.
Don’t Miss Out
The Fortune & Colors event runs until Feb. 14, 2025, and the Razer Cortex Play-to-Earn bonus ends on Feb. 7, 2025. Grab your free Lion’s Mane costume, earn those Danqing rewards, and jump into the action today!
For more details in the Marvel Rivals season 1 update, visit: Marvel Rivals Events.
For a deeper dive into the season, check out our Marvel Rivals Season 1 preview: Marvel Rivals Season 1 Preview.
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