Marvel Rivals already has the perfect post-launch roadmap for new heroes

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Marvel Rivals is already home to an incredibly strong hero shooter roster with 23 heroes and villains from all corners of the Marvel Universe. From the X-Men to the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy to lesser-known faces like Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel RivalsThe roster is packed with unique and iconic fighters. And things are just beginning.




Marvel Rivals is set to launch in full on December 6th and will feature Captain America and the Winter Soldier. Developer NetEase has already confirmed that all heroes will be unlocked at launch and that all heroes will be free for all players after launch, which is a big win for hero shooter fans. But when it comes to which heroes and villains should come next, Marvel Rivals You might want to borrow a trick from 2022 Marvel Snap.

Marvel Rivals' post-launch heroes were meant to coincide with the MCU

Since its launch in October 2022 Marvel Snap has continued to release content at a consistent pace. Every month, Marvel Snap A new season begins, bringing with it new maps, new map variants, and other improvements, often focused on a specific Marvel Comics event. Mostly, Marvel Snap is trying to tie its seasonal content into the larger project the MCU is releasing around the same time.


The most recent example of this was July's “Maximum Effort” season, which tied directly into the MCU Deadpool and Wolverine. Themeing a season after a simultaneous MCU release is a great way to cross-promote and capitalize on the success of both entities Marvel Snap Gamers are encouraged to check out the MCU project and fans of the MCU project are tempted to spend some money on it Marvel Snapthematic season pass.

Marvel Rivals could benefit from a similar approach. While it wouldn't be necessary to have an entire season themed around the MCU project that's currently being released, it would be fun to see a new hero or two from the MCU project Marvel Rivals. For example, if/when the MCUs blade is finally released, it would be great to see the Daywalker in it Marvel Rivals At the same time, it took advantage of its sudden popularity.


Marvel Rivals may have already nailed down the perfect post-launch approach

While Marvel RivalsThe post-launch roadmap has not been officially confirmed, but there have been numerous leaks regarding the upcoming roster. There are rumors that the Fantastic Four (The Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic, The Thing and The Human Torch) will be there Marvel Rivals after the start. The perfect opportunity already exists for NetEase to follow suit Marvel Snapfollows in his footsteps and releases The Fantastic Four alongside the upcoming MCU film. The Fantastic Four: Getting Startedwhich is due out in July next year.

Marvel Rivals can then continue to add heroes and villains to coincide with major MCU releases such as Doctor Doom Avengers: End of the World in May 2026, and perhaps some alternative variants of popular heroes to build on Avengers: Secret Wars in the distant year 2027. Between major MCU projects, Marvel Rivals can add any Marvel heroes or villains from any corner of the comic universe.


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