MCU Introduces Dracula in 'Marvel Rivals' Season 1

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula's Reign of Terror

Marvel Rivals, drawing from the vast Marvel universe, introduces a diverse cast of heroes and villains. Season 1: Eternal Night Falls spotlights Dracula as the primary antagonist.

This season plunges players into a New York City shrouded in darkness. Dracula, alongside Doctor Doom, manipulates the moon's orbit, plunging the city into chaos. Let's delve into Dracula's role and influence within the game's narrative.

Who is Marvel Rivals' Dracula?

Count Vlad Dracula, the iconic Transylvanian vampire lord, serves as the main villain in Season 1. His ambition? To conquer Present-Timeline New York City.

Dracula boasts an impressive arsenal of abilities: superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, and stamina. His immortality and regenerative powers make him a formidable foe. He also commands mind control, hypnosis, and shapeshifting, enhancing his strategic capabilities.

Dracula's Role in Season 1

In Season 1, Dracula harnesses the power of Chronovium to manipulate the moon, plunging New York into perpetual night. His goal: establish his "Empire of Eternal Night," unleashing a vampire army upon the city. This dark reign forces heroes like Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Blade, and the Fantastic Four to unite against him.

Marvel comic book fans will recognize this storyline's inspiration from the 2024 "Blood Hunt" event, known for its intense, vampire-centric narrative.

Will Dracula Be a Playable Character?

Currently, there's no official confirmation of Dracula's inclusion as a playable character. Considering Doctor Doom's villainous role in Season 0 without playable status, Dracula's playability remains uncertain.

However, his central role in Season 1 strongly suggests his influence on gameplay mechanics, maps, and potentially future updates. His prominence makes him a likely candidate for future inclusion as a playable character. This guide will be updated should NetEase Games make an official announcement.