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New Hero Every 1.5 Months in Marvel Rivals, Dev Promises

Jan 14, 2025 9:09 PM

Marvel Rivals is set to keep players engaged with exciting updates, including a new playable hero every month and a half. NetEase Games, the developer behind the title, has laid out its post-launch roadmap, promising continuous content with new heroes, maps, and seasonal stories every three months. The team's creative director highlighted that fans can expect a new character at the start of each half of the season. With the first season well underway, featuring iconic characters such as Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, anticipation builds for the upcoming additions like The Thing and Human Torch.

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The current lineup boasts popular heroes like Wolverine and Spider-Man, but fans speculate on potential newcomers for future seasons, including Blade, Daredevil, and other beloved Marvel characters. As the game evolves, it also undergoes balance changes and gameplay tweaks to enhance the player experience.

What new heroes can we expect in Marvel Rivals?

Players can look forward to a new playable character being introduced every month and a half during each three-month season. Season 1 has already introduced several Marvel favorites, and future seasons are likely to feature both classic and emerging heroes from the Marvel Universe.

Founded in 2023, Marvel Rivals is a hero shooter that combines the excitement of dynamic action gameplay with a roster of beloved Marvel characters. Its focus on seasonal content and character expansion aims to create an engaging experience for both casual and competitive players as it navigates the evolving landscape of superhero games.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2025-01-14 22:36:03
It’s exciting to see Marvel Rivals embracing a steady stream of new content; monthly hero updates will keep the gameplay fresh and engaging for fans Plus, with so many beloved characters yet to be introduced, it’s hard not to get hyped about what’s coming next
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-01-14 22:30:04
It sounds like Marvel Rivals is really setting the stage for a long-term love affair with its player base, especially with the promise of new heroes and seasonal updates I can't wait to see how they balance the meta as iconic characters join the fray—those gameplay tweaks could really shake things up
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-01-14 22:18:03
It's great to see a game like Marvel Rivals embracing such a dynamic post-launch roadmap; consistent updates with new heroes keep the excitement alive. With iconic characters already making waves and beloved names on the horizon, it sounds like we're in for a fun ride in the Marvel gaming universe
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