Release Date and First Trailer for Marvel Rivals’ Fantastic Four Announced

The Fantastic Four are set to make a grand debut in Marvel Rivals, and the latest trailer gives a sneak peek at how Marvel’s iconic family—Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and the Invisible Woman—will come to life in NetEase Games’ superhero shooter. Naturally, they’ll be squaring off against Dracula, a classic Marvel villain who has cast New York into an endless night, besieging the city with vampires.

Fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Fantastic Four will be thrilled to know that Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicks off on January 10 at 4 a.m. EST (or 1 a.m. PST). That’s when players can finally bring Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny into the fray. However, the specifics on their gameplay dynamics are still under wraps. Players are keeping their eyes peeled for any updates from NetEase Games before the Fantastic Four festivities begin in earnest on Friday.

Curious why Dracula is causing chaos this season and why there’s an eerie red “V” ominously gracing Avengers Tower? Here’s the backstory for Season 1 of Marvel Rivals:

Darkness has fallen over New York as a Timestream Entanglement has stranded Doctor Strange in the Entangled Astral Plane, scattering the pages of the Darkhold. With Dracula and Doctor Doom tampering with the moon’s orbit, perpetual night blankets the city, unleashing a horde of vampires. At the verge of global calamity, the Fantastic Four team up with legendary Marvel heroes to stand firm in a grand battle, blending science with magic to dispel the mystical shadow. Get ready to light up the dark alongside the Fantastic Four in Marvel Rivals!

Adding Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, Human Torch, and the Invisible Woman boosts the roster of Marvel Rivals to an impressive 37 heroes—a pretty remarkable lineup for a game that’s only been around for a month.

For those keen to join the action, Marvel Rivals can be downloaded for free on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.