Marvel Rivals kicked off Season 1 with the Fantastic Four and a vampire-themed storyline featuring Dracula and Dr. Doom. While players are still grappling with the new character meta, leaks are already surfacing about the next wave of heroes and villains joining the fray. Blade’s arrival seems imminent, hinted at in story art, but whispers of even more X-Men and other intriguing characters are fueling speculation.
Blade’s inclusion makes narrative sense, given the season’s vampire theme. His recent MCU appearance alongside Deadpool and Wolverine further cements his relevance. However, he’s not the only newcomer on the horizon.
Blade with Deadpool and WolverineBlade’s appearance in the MCU with Deadpool and Wolverine.
Upcoming Marvel Rivals Roster Additions: Support, Damage, and a Tank
Leaks from XOX_Leak, citing KodingKev, suggest at least five new characters are slated for future updates, with a potential sixth also in the pipeline. These rumored additions include a significant boost to the support class:
- Professor X: Support
- Jia Jing: Support
- Paste Pot Pete (The Trapster): Damage
- Colossus: Tank
- Locus: Support
Further fueling the X-Men speculation, XOX_Leak also shared an image of Cyclops, captioned “Scott Summers,” hinting at his potential arrival.
Scott Summers pic.twitter.com/n0K63oPFST
— X0XLEAK (@X0X_LEAK) January 11, 2025
Expanding the X-Men and Fantastic Four Universes
While the X-Men dominate these leaks, Paste Pot Pete, a Fantastic Four villain, also makes the list. This aligns with the recent introduction of the Fantastic Four and suggests a continuing storyline. Marvel Rivals continues its trend of incorporating lesser-known characters from the comics, diversifying the roster beyond the MCU’s biggest names.
Marvel Rivals characters A diverse roster of heroes and villains are poised to join Marvel Rivals.
The influx of three new support characters raises questions about the evolving team dynamics, especially given the community’s response to Invisible Woman’s support role. Colossus’s classification as a tank, given his mutant ability to transform into metallic armor, comes as no surprise.
Release Timing Remains a Mystery
Currently, there’s no official timeline for these new characters’ release. While Blade’s arrival seems tied to Season 1’s narrative, the timing for the X-Men and Fantastic Four additions remains unknown. Fans will undoubtedly keep their eyes peeled for further updates and announcements.
