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The next five characters for popular hero shooterMarvel Rivalshave leaked online.Marvel RivalsSeason 2 is set to kick off on April 11, and it’s expected to bring with it new playable characters for fans of the hero shooter to master. Season 1 set the bar high with the debuts of the entire Fantastic Four, so manyMarvel Rivalsfans are excited to see what’s next. While NetEase itself has yet to reveal all that much aboutMarvel RivalsSeason 2 at the time of this writing, leaks have let the cat out of the bag early, revealing the next five characters that are making their way to the game.
Renowned and reputable leakershave revealed the next five characters coming to hero shooterMarvel Rivals. The currentMarvel Rivalsroster features a blend of well-known heroes like Captain America and Iron Man and deeper cuts like Squirrel Girl and Jeff the Land Shark, and it looks like that trend will continue with the next five content updates. If the leaks are to be believed, Marvel Comics characters Erik Gelden, Ray Nadeem, Tilda Johnson, Vanessa Fisk, and Ward Meachum are coming toMarvel Rivalssoon.
Marvel Rivals Leaked Characters List
Full kits for the new characters have yet to be revealed, but the leaks have given fans an idea of what to expect from the new characters. For example, we know thatVanessa Fisk’s Ultimate has her calling in a helicopter and leaving the match, while Erik Gelden gets a headache whenever enemies are near, represented in-game by a shaking screen and high-pitched screech. Ward Meachum’s Ult, meanwhile, is having money.
There are still manyhigh-profile characters left out ofMarvel Rivals, so some fans may be scratching their heads about the leaks. But there’s no denying that there are many Ray Nadeem and Tilda Johnson fans that have been demanding to see more of the characters since their stints inDaredevilSeason 3 andLuke CageSeason 2, respectively, and so this is a huge money-making opportunity for NetEase. The possible skins, like Nadeem in a suit and Nadeem in a dress shirt, are likely to generate big bucks for the hero shooter.
Live-service games have to keep their fans engaged.Marvel Rivalshas done a great job of retaining its players, and if these leaked characters are any indication, there will be good reason for fans to stick with the game for quite some time to come.
