Marvel Rivals' Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is off to a strong start, exceeding expectations and delighting players. The season's success is largely attributed to several key features, notably the well-received Midnight Features event quests.

The Midnight Features quests, lauded on social media platforms like Reddit, offer a flexible approach to completion. Players can progress through these quests across various game modes, including Quick Play, Competitive matches, and crucially, against AI opponents. This inclusion of AI-based gameplay has been a significant boon, providing a low-pressure environment for experimenting with new heroes and tackling challenges without competitive stress. The positive reception extends to the rewards themselves, with mentions of a Gallery Card previewing Blade, a highly anticipated character.

Beyond the quests, NetEase Games has implemented several other improvements that have resonated positively with the community. These include enhanced visual presentation of the event quests, featuring animated imagery within a stylized newspaper format, and an increase in free battle pass skins from one to two. The addition of new maps, a fresh game mode, and impactful balance adjustments further contribute to the overall positive player sentiment.

The developers have also confirmed their commitment to adding a new playable hero every six weeks, although future seasons will feature a less aggressive content rollout than Season 1's debut of the Fantastic Four. This consistent content pipeline, coupled with the developer's responsiveness to community feedback, fuels optimism for the game's future. The recent DICE award nomination and PlayStation Players' Choice award further solidify Marvel Rivals' success.

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