*Marvel Rivals* is ramping up the excitement with its first season by introducing a slew of new content. Beyond the Fantastic Four heroes and their dazzling cosmetics, the game is expanding its universe with several new Maps set in Marvel’s New York. Here’s a detailed look at every new map added in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1.
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- Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown
- Empire of Eternal Night: The Mystical Sanctum Santorum
- Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park
Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown
Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown kicked off *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 as the first new map to be released. This Convoy map is tailored for the game's payload style mode, where players are tasked with either escorting or stopping a moving vehicle across the map. It joins Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path and Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands as the third Convoy map in *Rivals*.
Set under the eerie glow of Dracula’s Blood Moon, Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown transforms New York City into a dark, thrilling battleground. The map features several Points of Interest, blending iconic *Marvel* locations with real-world Midtown Manhattan landmarks:
- Baxter Building
- Grand Central Terminal
- Stark/Avengers Tower
- Fisk Tower
- Ardmore’s Bookstore
- Timely Trend
Empire of Eternal Night: The Mystical Sanctum Santorum
The Empire of Eternal Night version of Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Santorum was introduced in Season 1, uniquely hosting the Doom Match mode. This free-for-all deathmatch mode pits players against each other in a battle for survival and supremacy, with wins awarded to those in the top half of the leaderboard and an MVP title for the overall best performer.
The Sanctum Santorum map is a stunning representation of Doctor Strange’s mystical mansion, serving as both his home and headquarters. First seen in a 1963 comic, it has since become a staple in the *MCU*. In *Marvel Rivals*, the Sanctum Santorum stands as Earth’s supernatural defense, filled with secrets, easter eggs, and supernatural elements like impossible ceilings, portals, and an infinite staircase. Players can even interact with Bats The Ghost Dog on this map.
Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park
Details about the Central Park map are still emerging, as it is slated for release in the latter part of *Marvel Rivals* Season 1. Located in Manhattan between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, Central Park has been a familiar setting in various *Marvel* media, most notably in the 2023 *Marvel’s Spider-Man 2* video game.
In *Marvel Rivals*, the Central Park map will feature a stylized version of Belvedere Castle, a Gothic architectural gem situated at one of the park's highest points. This setting is expected to enhance the Empire of Eternal Night theme, potentially serving as a hideout for Dracula within the city.
These are all the new maps introduced in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1, each adding a unique flavor to the game's immersive experience.