*Marvel Rivals* Season 1 is packed with exciting new content, including the addition of the Fantastic Four heroes and a variety of cosmetics. Alongside these, the game introduces several new maps themed around Marvel’s iconic New York City. Here’s a detailed look at every new map 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 to be released in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1, debuting right at the season's launch. This map is designed for the Convoy mode, which focuses on escorting or stopping a moving vehicle as it travels across the map. It's the third Convoy map in *Rivals*, joining Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path and Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands.
Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown captures New York City under the eerie glow of Dracula’s Blood Moon. The map features several Points of Interest, blending iconic locations from the *Marvel* Universe with real-world Midtown Manhattan landmarks such as:
- 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 survive and eliminate others. Those in the top half of the leaderboard at the end of the match earn wins, with the top player receiving the MVP title.
The Sanctum Santorum is a stunning representation of Doctor Strange’s mystical mansion, serving as his home and headquarters since its introduction in a 1963 comic. It's well-known from its appearances in the *MCU*. In *Marvel Rivals*, the Sanctum Santorum in New York City acts as Earth’s supernatural defense hub. The map is filled with secrets, Easter eggs, supernatural rooms with impossible ceilings, portals, and an infinite staircase. Players can even interact with Bats The Ghost Dog on the map.
Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park
Details about the Central Park map are still emerging, as it's set to launch in the second 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 various *Marvel* properties, most recently in the 2023 *Marvel’s Spider-Man 2* video game.
In *Marvel Rivals*, the Central Park map will focus on a stylized version of the real-world Belvedere Castle, situated at one of the park's highest points. This Gothic architectural gem is expected to serve as a perfect setting for the Empire of Eternal Night theme, potentially acting as a hideout for Dracula within New York City.
These are all the new maps introduced in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1, each adding a unique flavor to the game's immersive experience.
