Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula's Reign of Terror

Marvel Rivals, boasting a vast roster of Marvel heroes and villains, plunges into its rich lore with Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, featuring the iconic Dracula as the primary antagonist. This season sees Dracula, in alliance with Doctor Doom, manipulating the moon's orbit to unleash chaos upon present-day New York City. Let's delve into Dracula's role and his sinister machinations within the Marvel Rivals universe.

Who is Marvel Rivals' Dracula?

Count Vlad Dracula, the Transylvanian nobleman turned ancient vampire lord, serves as the central villain in Season 1. His ambition? To conquer present-day New York City and establish his "Empire of Eternal Night."

Dracula's formidable powers include superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and reflexes. His immortality and regenerative abilities make him a formidable opponent. His arsenal also includes mind control, hypnosis, and shapeshifting, granting him unparalleled control and adaptability in combat.

Dracula's Role in Marvel Rivals Season 1

In Season 1, Dracula harnesses the power of Chronovium to disrupt the moon's orbit, plunging New York into darkness. This "Eternal Night" allows him to unleash his vampire army, wreaking havoc across the city. Heroes such as Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Blade, and the Fantastic Four must unite to thwart Dracula's plans and save the city from his monstrous forces.

Marvel comic book fans will recognize this storyline's parallels to the 2024 "Blood Hunt" event, one of Marvel's most intense and bloody storylines, where Dracula capitalizes on a sunless world to expand his influence.

Will Dracula Become a Playable Character?

Currently, there's no official announcement confirming Dracula's inclusion as a playable character in Marvel Rivals. Considering Doctor Doom, the Season 0 antagonist, wasn't made playable, the likelihood of Dracula's immediate playability seems low.

However, given his central role as the Season 1 antagonist, Dracula will undoubtedly heavily influence the season's game modes and maps. His prominence in the storyline makes him a strong contender for future inclusion as a playable character. We will update this information should NetEase Games make an official announcement regarding his addition to the hero shooter.