Marvel Rivals is well into its first season of content, Eternal Night Falls, and with every new update, more unreleased heroes seem to emerge from the game’s files. The first season promises exciting updates with new playable characters, including some highly anticipated additions to the roster.
Here’s everything we know so far about the leaked heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 1.
Leaked Heroes for Marvel Rivals Season 1
Season 1 has already introduced several heroes, and with each passing week, more heroes have been uncovered by data miners. By the end of Season 1, Marvel Rivals will boast a total of 37 playable heroes, including all four members of the Fantastic Four.
The developer’s plan includes releasing two new heroes every season, and while no official roadmap exists, leaks have provided a glimpse of what to expect. Here is the list of leaked heroes discovered in the game files, listed in the order they were uncovered, including their classes where available:
- Blade
- Ultron (Strategist)
- Emma Frost (Vanguard)
- Jean Grey/Phoenix (Duelist)
- Deadpool
- Hit Monkey
- Captain Marvel
- Angela
- The Hood (Vanguard)
- MODOK
- Valkyrie
- Cyclops (Duelist)
- Colossus (Vanguard)
- Professor X (Strategist)
- Jia Jing (Strategist)
- Paste Pot Pete/Trapster (Duelist)
- Locus (Strategist)
- Beast
- Nightcrawler (Duelist)
- Rogue (Strategist)
- Gambit (Duelist)
- Jubilee
Upcoming Hero Releases
Marvel Rivals introduced Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman at the start of Season 1 (January 10, 2025). As the first part of the season progresses, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four are expected to be released, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving around February 21 or 28, based on the release cadence provided by the developers.
From there, Marvel Rivals is expected to follow a rhythm of releasing two heroes per season, and while specific dates are yet to be confirmed, it’s likely that subsequent heroes will be spaced out by about six weeks, similar to the release pattern for the Fantastic Four.
Given the strong presence of X-Men characters in the leaks, it’s anticipated that many upcoming seasons will be mutant-themed, possibly focusing on the inclusion of more popular mutants and their respective abilities.
Fan Reactions and Expectations
The Marvel Rivals community has been buzzing with excitement over the leaked characters, with many fans eagerly awaiting official confirmations. Despite some speculation that these characters could be decoys to bait dataminers, the inclusion of detailed ability descriptions, Team-Ups, and programmed events strongly suggests that these leaks are credible.
Although no official announcement has been made regarding future characters, the leaked heroes and gameplay mechanics point toward an ongoing expansion of the game’s roster in the coming months.
Conclusion
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is already off to an exciting start, with multiple heroes from the Fantastic Four and other Marvel icons making their way to the game. With more heroes like Blade and X-Men characters likely on the horizon, the upcoming months are shaping up to be filled with new content for players to enjoy.
Stay tuned for official updates from the developers as the game continues to evolve and expand its roster.
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