The countdown until Marvel Rivals Season 1 lands has begun, as fans grow desperate to try out its new mode, characters and maps.

NetEase Games' popular hero shooter reaches a major player milestone shortly after the launch of Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.

Marvel Rivals recently kicked off season 1, introducing Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman as new playable heroes along with a new convoy map that takes you through the streets of a Dracula-controlled New York. It's been a strong start for the game that first launched in early December.

Marvel Rivals launched with an impressive roster, but it lacked some prominent X-Men members. A new leak may have revealed more mutants joining the game soon, all of them regulars at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

Patch for Marvel Rivals has arrived, bringing with it a new Special Event and game mode, costumes to collect, and various general

Still, I gave Marvel Rivals a try. A love of superheroes and the persistent assurance from my partner that I would like it convinced me. I entered the in-game lobby with a wary but open mind, and to my surprise,

Not every character in Marvel Rivals is easy for players to use. Here are the hardest ones to master in the game.