# All You Should Know About Marvel Rivals Season 0: Battle Pass, Skins, Currencies, and Twitch Drops
The eagerly awaited hero shooter **Marvel Rivals** is scheduled for release on **December 6, 2024**, and excitement among fans is palpable. To kick off the festivities, the developers have unveiled **Season 0**, a brief pre-season aimed at familiarizing players with the game’s fundamental systems while providing a sneak peek of the upcoming seasonal content updates. Here’s an extensive rundown of everything we know about Season 0, its Battle Pass, in-game currencies, and Twitch Drops.
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## **Marvel Rivals: Season 0 Synopsis**
Season 0, officially named **Doom’s Rise**, will act as a precursor to the game’s complete seasonal content cycle. Although it will be shorter than future seasons, it still promises a wealth of rewards and activities for players to explore.
### Essential Information:
– **Release Date:** December 6, 2024
– **Length:** Lasts until mid-January 2025
– **Full Season Commencement:** Season 1 will start immediately after Season 0 ends.
The developers have assured that Season 0 will include a **Battle Pass** with less content than subsequent seasons. This streamlined format is designed to gently introduce players to the game while still providing substantial rewards.
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## **Battle Pass: Features, Cost, and Rewards**
### **What’s Included?**
While official information regarding the Battle Pass remains scarce, leaks and early access streams have given insight into what players can anticipate. The Season 0 Battle Pass will include:
– **Skins:** At least one skin for popular characters such as **The Punisher** and **Black Panther**.
– **Cosmetics:** Customization options for profiles, including sprays, emotes, and nameplates.
– **Pages:** The Battle Pass is reported to feature **seven reward pages**, based on leaked images.
### **Cost**
The developers have indicated that the Season 0 Battle Pass will be priced lower than future passes due to its limited content. However, the precise cost has not been disclosed yet. More information is expected to emerge as the launch date approaches.
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## **In-Game Currencies**
Marvel Rivals will incorporate several in-game currencies, each with its specific function:
1. **Units (Blue Currency):**
– Earned through gameplay and the Battle Pass.
– Used for buying basic skins and other in-game items.
2. **Battle Pass Tokens (Purple Currency):**
– A novel and interesting currency that may enable players to unlock desired Battle Pass rewards.
– Initially referenced in the [official PlayStation blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/12/02/marvel-rivals-out-on-ps5-dec-6-ps5-pro-enhancements-detailed/), this system could offer players greater flexibility to prioritize the rewards they value most.
3. **Premium Currency (Gold Coin with Plus Symbol):**
– Likely available for purchase with real money.
– Used to acquire premium items, skins, and potentially the Battle Pass itself.
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## **Twitch Drops: Unique Rewards for Viewers**
To commemorate the launch of Marvel Rivals, the developers will be providing **Twitch Drops** throughout December. By tuning into participating streams, players can unlock exclusive in-game cosmetics inspired by **Magneto**.
### **Twitch Drop Rewards:**
– **December 6–31, 2024:**
– **Magneto Will of Galacta Spray:** Watch for 30 minutes.
– **Magneto Will of Galacta Nameplate:** Watch for 1 hour.
– **Magneto Cosmic Collapse Emotes:** Watch for 2 hours.
– **Magneto Will of Galacta Costume:** Watch for 4 hours.
– **December 20–29, 2024:**
– **Winter Stockings Spray:** Watch for 1 hour.
### **How to Get Involved:**
1. Connect your Marvel Rivals account to your Twitch account.
2. View streams with **Drops Enabled** during the campaign timeframe.
3. Claim your in-game rewards after fulfilling the necessary viewing durations.
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## **Playable Heroes and Villains in Season 0**
At launch, Marvel Rivals will showcase **33 playable characters**, categorized into three roles:
– **Tank**
– **DPS**
– **Healer**
While the complete roster has yet to be officially confirmed, fans can anticipate beloved Marvel heroes and villains to be front and center. Initial leaks hint at a mix of fan favorites like **Iron Man**, **Doctor Doom**, **Spider-Man**, and **Scarlet Witch**, coupled with lesser-known characters for additional variety.
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## **What’s Coming Up?**
The servers for Marvel Rivals will go live on **December 6, 2024, at**