A varied and expansive roster is the cornerstone of a hero shooter’s triumph, and Marvel Rivals is riding high on this principle. Right out of the gate, players were greeted with a cast of 33 iconic heroes and villains from across the Marvel multiverse. Whether you’re a fan of The Avengers, the X-Men, or Guardians of the Galaxy, there’s a character for everyone. The newest additions hail from the Fantastic Four, with Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman already in-game, and Human Torch and The Thing set to arrive later in Season 1.
Marvel Rivals has outlined a thrilling roadmap where each upcoming season promises the introduction of two new heroes—one at the start and another mid-way through the season. This rhythm keeps the excitement alive among fans, especially since some leaks have been stirring curiosity about what’s coming in the future.
Since Marvel Rivals’ closed Beta hit in Summer 2024, dataminers and leakers have been busy uncovering potential future heroes. Over 20 characters have been hinted at through these leaks, some of which seem directly referenced within the game’s files. Here’s a rundown of the rumored additions:
– Ultron
– Blade
– Emma Frost
– Jean Grey
– Angela
– The Hood
– Captain Marvel
– Hit-Monkey
– Valkyrie
– M.O.D.O.K.
– Jia Jing
– Deadpool
– Colossus
– Cyclops
– Professor X
– Nightcrawler
– Gambit
– Rogue
– Jubilee
– Beast
– Locus
– Ghost Rider
– Paste Pot Pete/Trapster
Among these, some like Ultron appear almost certainly destined for the game, especially with his abilities and artwork already leaked. Emma Frost also had most of her ability details surfaced, suggesting she’s nearing a playable state.
Blade is another intriguing possibility, especially given his prominent presence in the ongoing Eternal Night Falls event, where he features alongside Dracula in a unique Gallery Card.
There’s a fascinating theory swirling around that developer NetEase might be placing bogus files on purpose to mislead leakers and potentially reveal insider sources. If that’s the case, it’s tougher to gauge how many of these characters are genuinely in the works.
Despite the uncertainty, several leaked heroes seem inevitably destined for Marvel Rivals, particularly those from the X-Men family. With over 10 Mutants on the rumored list, staple characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Colossus, and Rogue are highly probable future additions.
Meanwhile, other characters like Captain Marvel and Deadpool would be obvious crowd-pleasers. However, more obscure figures such as Hit-Monkey and Paste Pot Pete/Trapster might not ignite the same excitement. Then again, the unexpected can often steal the spotlight, as seen with Jeff the Land Shark’s newfound fame through Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals offers a dynamic experience, allowing players to engage in fast-paced 6v6 battles across destructible environments, featuring an evolving universe filled with new challenges and characters. Whether you’re fighting through the visually stunning worlds or strategizing with unique team-up abilities, the game continually delivers an engaging and evolving superhero spectacle.
The game’s continual updates, introduction of new heroes, and strategic gameplay options ensure there’s always something fresh on the horizon. With possibilities as vast as the Marvel multiverse itself, fans are in for a treat with Marvel Rivals.
