Marvel Rivals is getting ready for Season 1, which brings the story of Dracula‘s takeover of New York and introduces the Fantastic Four to the game. The developers need some time to add all this new content, so they’re taking the servers offline for maintenance.
This isn’t just a regular update – they’re adding new maps, implementing major balance changes for several heroes, and setting up the new Battle Pass system that has twice as much content as Season 0.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals Season 1 update server downtime and what’s coming after.
The game servers will be offline for maintenance starting January 9 at 11 PM PST until January 10 at 1:10 AM PST. During this period, you won’t be able to access the game as the team implements new features and balance changes for Season 1.
Here’s when the Marvel Rivals Season 1 maintenance starts in different time zones:
Region | Maintenance Start | Maintenance End |
PST (Pacific) | Jan 9, 11:00 PM | Jan 10, 1:10 AM |
EST (Eastern) | Jan 10, 2:00 AM | Jan 10, 4:10 AM |
GMT (London) | Jan 10, 7:00 AM | Jan 10, 9:10 AM |
CET (Central Europe) | Jan 10, 8:00 AM | Jan 10, 10:10 AM |
IST (Mumbai) | Jan 10, 12:30 PM | Jan 10, 2:40 PM |
SGT (Singapore) | Jan 10, 3:00 PM | Jan 10, 5:10 PM |
JST (Japan) | Jan 10, 4:00 PM | Jan 10, 6:10 PM |
AEDT (Sydney) | Jan 10, 6:00 PM | Jan 10, 8:10 PM |
Note that the server return time might vary depending on the maintenance progress.
Check our complete guide on Marvel Rivals Server Status: Is it Down & How to Check for all the methods to monitor server availability.
Season 1 kicks off right after the maintenance ends on January 10 at 1:10 AM PST. The season will run for three months, split into two parts of about six to seven weeks each. This gives you plenty of time to explore the new content and work your way through the Battle Pass.
When you log in after maintenance, you’ll find several major updates waiting for you:
Remember that while the maintenance is scheduled for about 2 hours and 10 minutes, it could take longer depending on technical needs. Keep an eye on the official Marvel Rivals social media channels for real-time updates on the maintenance progress.