The Multiverse Expands: NetEase Doubles Down on Hero Rollouts
Following the buzz from Season 2.5’s Ultron reveal, NetEase has confirmed its ambition for faster content cadence starting in Season 3. Expect a new playable hero each month and a full season every two months. That means the Marvel Rivals roster is about to grow fast, and fans are already speculating wildly.
With both leaks and official teases flooding in, now’s the perfect time to dive into who might join the 6v6 PvP chaos next.
Heroes Already Leaked or Teased for Season 3 & Beyond
Before we get into our personal wishlist, let’s highlight characters already on the radar through leaks, in-game lore, and visual cues:
Blade (Likely Season 3)
- Role: Duelist
- Abilities: Hybrid melee/shotgun combat, possible vampire transformation
- Status: Heavily teased; almost confirmed
Professor X (Likely Season 3.5)
- Role: Strategist
- Abilities: Telepathic debuffs, mind control, shielding
- Clue: Statue spotted on the Krakoa map
Elixir
- Role: Strategist
- Abilities: Massive healing, revives, rumored instant enemy eliminations
- Status: Appeared in datamines
Jubilee
- Role: TBD
- Abilities: Plasma "fireworks," AoE control, crowd support
- Hints: Comic tie-ins and in-game Easter eggs
Highlights:
- Season 2.5 (Ultron): Releases May 30, 2025
- Season 3 (Rumored): Drops July 11, 2025
- Confirmed Leaks: Blade, Professor X, Elixir, Jubilee
- Developer Plan: Monthly heroes, bi-monthly seasons
- Wishlist Favorites: Doctor Doom, Daredevil, Cyclops, Captain Marvel, Ghost Rider, Gambit
- Trending Meta Potential: Strategist/Vanguard hybrids, unique ultimates, and community-demanded heroes
Our Dream Team: Marvel Characters We Want in Season 3+
Beyond what’s leaked, here’s our wish list of characters that would elevate gameplay, introduce new meta layers, and send the community into overdrive:
Doctor Doom (Strategist/Duelist Hybrid)
- Why He’s a Must: Tech meets magic. Imagine Doombots, energy blasts, force fields, or a global “Latverian Dictatorship” ultimate.
- Meta Appeal: Brilliant for team synergy, anti-hero counters, and ranged disruption
Daredevil (Duelist/Vanguard)
- Why He’s a Must: Agile, precise, and grounded. His "Devil’s Reign" ultimate could boost close-range damage and evasion.
- Meta Appeal: Unique melee-focused tracker; strong against stealthy or fast-moving targets
Ghost Rider (Duelist/Vanguard)
- Why He’s a Must: Hellfire chains, flaming motorcycle mobility, and crowd control from the underworld.
- Meta Appeal: A flaming terror that disrupts lanes and splits teams with rapid rotations
Cyclops (Duelist)
- Why He’s a Must: Tactical optic blasts for DPS, suppression fire, and clever ricochet shots
- Meta Appeal: Synergizes with other X-Men like Jean Grey and Professor X; great for ranged lane control
Captain Marvel (Vanguard/Duelist)
- Why She’s a Must: Aerial combat, energy absorption shields, and devastating Binary-mode AOE ultimate
- Meta Appeal: Ideal counter to flyers, great mobility, and explosive zoning tools
Gambit (Duelist/Strategist)
- Why He’s a Must: Trickster combat, explosive card throws, and enchanting allies
- Meta Appeal: High-risk, high-reward style with trap potential and crowd disruption
The Future Is Cosmic
With NetEase's commitment to faster seasonal cycles and Marvel’s vast library of characters, Marvel Rivals is set to evolve dramatically. The blend of iconic characters and competitive team-based gameplay is a perfect storm—and the hero roster is just getting started.
So whether you're dreaming of launching a Penance Stare, commanding Latveria, or firing optic blasts in a team brawl, there’s plenty to hope for in Season 3 and beyond.
Who’s on your hero wishlist?
