*Marvel Rivals* Season 1 is packed with exciting new content, including the introduction of the Fantastic Four heroes and a variety of themed cosmetics. A standout feature of this season is the addition of several new maps set in Marvel's iconic 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 was the first new map introduced in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1, launching right at the start of the season. This map is specifically designed for the game's Convoy mode, where players are tasked with either escorting or stopping a moving vehicle as it travels across the map. It joins the ranks of other Convoy maps like Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path and Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands.
Set under the eerie glow of Dracula's Blood Moon, Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown transforms New York City into a shadowy battleground. The map features several Points of Interest that blend 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 added to *Marvel Rivals* in Season 1. This map is unique as it's the only one to feature the Doom Match mode, a free-for-all deathmatch where players compete to eliminate others and survive. At the end of the match, players in the top half of the leaderboard earn wins, with the top player receiving the MVP title.
The Sanctum Santorum map offers a stunning rendition of Doctor Strange's mystical mansion, first introduced in a 1963 comic. Known from its appearances in the *MCU*, this location in New York City serves as Earth's supernatural defense in *Marvel Rivals*. The map is filled with secrets and easter eggs, including supernatural rooms with impossible ceilings, portals, an infinite staircase, and even the chance to interact with Bats The Ghost Dog.
Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park
While details are still emerging, the Central Park map is set to launch in the latter half of *Marvel Rivals* Season 1. Located in Manhattan, between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, Central Park has been a staple in numerous *Marvel* properties, most notably in the 2023 *Marvel’s Spider-Man 2* video game.
In *Marvel Rivals*, the Central Park map will focus on a stylized version of Belvedere Castle, situated at one of the park's highest points. This Gothic architectural gem is expected to fit perfectly into the Empire of Eternal Night theme, potentially serving as a hideout for Dracula within the game's New York City setting.
These new maps in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 promise to enhance the gaming experience with their thematic richness and strategic depth.