NetEase Games has unveiled details for Marvel Rivals` upcoming seasonal update, Season 4.5: Heart of the Dragon, scheduled to launch on October 10. This significant update will introduce Daredevil as a new playable character, initiate cross-platform progression testing, and bring a host of other exciting additions to the game.
The highly anticipated Man Without Fear, Daredevil, takes center stage in this update. After previous teases, Marvel Games and NetEase Games have officially confirmed his arrival as a Duelist on October 10, expanding the free-to-play hero brawler`s dynamic roster. His striking appearance is distinctly demonic, characterized by glowing magenta eyes and powers reportedly derived from `The Beast.` Daredevil`s combat kit promises an aggressive and oppressive playstyle, enabling him to track enemies with his enhanced senses, rapidly close distances, and unleash powerful combo attacks to incapacitate opponents.
Cross-platform progression is another pivotal feature of Season 4.5. However, it will initially roll out as a limited test for a select group of players during the mid-season. This phased introduction is designed to ensure robust functionality and full readiness for all players by the launch of Season 5. It is important to note that ranked and leaderboard standings, along with individual career battle statistics, will remain platform-specific. Nevertheless, other progression elements are expected to seamlessly transfer across different devices.
The update will also bring modifications to existing Team-Up Abilities, including the removal of Hela and Thor`s `Ragnarok Rebirth.` In their place, new Team-Up Abilities will be introduced, such as `Bestial Hunt` for Daredevil and The Punisher, and `Deep Wrath` for Hela and Namor, promising fresh strategic options.
Further additions in Season 4.5 include a special Halloween-themed event, complete with new costumes, and an entirely new game mode. More comprehensive details regarding this mode are slated to be revealed at the Thailand Game Show on October 17. Additionally, Disney+ subscribers will have the exclusive opportunity to claim a unique Daredevil outfit inspired by the streaming service, available from October 10, 2024, until January 8, 2026.
Marvel Rivals is currently available as a free-to-play title on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game recently expanded its availability to PlayStation 4, a launch that coincided with a necessary nerf to the previously overpowered healer, Luna Snow.