Summary
Now that the Closed Alpha test forMarvel Rivalsis over, many who got to participate now have a pretty clear idea of what to expect when the game is finally ready to launch.Marvel Rivalsmay not have a release date set in stone yet, but there have already been leaks of upcoming characters that may be added to the game post launch.
Recently, leaks revealing potentialskins and extra characters coming toMarvel Rivalshave revealed a surprising roster. However, there are a lot of Marvel’s main villains missing from the list. This may come as a surprise at first, but it could ultimately pay off for the game in the long run. Marvel has a huge list of characters thatMarvel Rivalscan choose from, and although major villains haven’t been leaked, that doesn’t mean they’ve been completely left out for good.
Marvel Rivals Still Has a Chance to Feature Major Villains
Characters Expected at Marvel Rivals' Launch
At launch, there are only three characters on the list that can be considered bona fide villains, and they are Magneto, Hela, and Loki. The three have consistently been depicted as oppositional forces to Marvel protagonists, whether it be in the comics or the movies. The likes of Scarlet Witch and The Punisher bring some interesting anti-heroes into the mix, but there are clearly far moreheroes inMarvel Rivalsthan there are villains.
Leaked Characters Rumored to Arrive Post-Launch
This list of20 characters recently leaked, and although they have yet to be officially confirmed forMarvel Rivals' post-launch content, the source is pretty solid, as they were discovered through datamining. Not only does this double the size ofMarvel Rivals' roster, but it also brings some truly unexpected characters to the mix, like Jeff the Landshark and Squirrel Girl.
However, there still isn’t a huge emphasis onthe villains of Marvel. Venom and Ultron make an appearance on the list, but the likes of heavy hitters like Thanos and Red Skull remain unmentioned. Despite these missing characters, there could be a very good reason for this, and it will ultimately help with the longevity ofMarvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Could Be Saving Its Main Threats For Its Post-Launch Plans
Just because major villains aren’t as well-represented on the leaked character lists doesn’t mean that they still won’t make a post-launch appearance. Based on leaks,Marvel Rivalsis expected to feature two versions of Doctor Doom as its main villains, and they could make their presence known in major in-game events.Marvel boasts some of the most iconic charactersin pop culture, and Doctor Doom is one of the most compelling characters of all, so taking the time to make his debut special could be worth it.
Currently, it looks likeMarvel Rivalsis giving both major heroes and lesser known characters the chance to have the spotlight, and that will only make the potential arrival of the two Doctor Dooms that much more exciting. There’s also the possibility thatMarvel Rivalsis saving its main story villain for a special in-game momentlikeFortnite’s Galactus event. WheneverMarvel Rivalsfinally launches, keeping its main villains in the game’s back pocket could be the secret weapon to keep up player engagement.
