Marvel Rivals is Polling Fans on What Characters They Want to See Added Next

Marvel Rivals is Polling Fans on What Characters They Want to See Added Next

Key Takeaways

  • Marvel Rivals is launching on December 6, featuring a roster full of heroes and villains with their own unique abilities.
  • NetEase Games has confirmed 28 playable characters, with more to come, and is running a poll for additional characters.
  • Fans are currently voting for their favorite characters to be added, with Ghost Rider currently in the lead at 17%.

As a lifelong Marvel fanatic with an encyclopedic knowledge of the universe, I can’t help but feel my heart race at the prospect of new characters joining the roster of Marvel Rivals. Having grown up reading comics and watching movies, I’ve always yearned to step into the shoes (or rather, costumes) of these iconic heroes and villains.


The creators of Marvel Rivals are currently surveying fans to discover which iconic comic book characters they’d prefer to embody in the forthcoming hero shooter game. Excitement for Marvel Rivals is already growing, as it’s set to officially debut on December 6 following successful closed alpha and beta testing sessions earlier this year. Marvel Rivals draws inspiration from games like Overwatch and Apex Legends, featuring a diverse cast of heroes and villains each with unique special moves and skills.

Currently, Marvel Legends boasts 28 playable characters, and the developer, NetEase Games, plans to introduce as many as 33 during its launch period. Among the newly confirmed characters for Marvel Rivals are Moon Knight, who uses his crescent darts and Moon Blades to slash enemies, and Hawkeye, who can choose between striking opponents from afar with trick arrows or engaging in close combat with a sword.

There’s still space for more characters in the Marvel Rivals lineup, and NetEase is conducting a poll to determine player preferences for the next addition. On the official Marvel Rivals Discord server (as reported by TheGamer), participants can cast their votes among nine choices such as Wolverine, Emma Frost, the Green Goblin, Black Bolt, Ghost Rider, Deadpool, Thanos, Nightcrawler, and Gambit. Additionally, there’s an option to propose a character not featured in this selection.

Marvel Rivals Fans Are Voting For Possible Roster Additions

Marvel Rivals is Polling Fans on What Characters They Want to See Added Next

Currently, Ghost Rider is in the front with 17% of the votes, followed closely by Deadpool (16%) and Gambit (15%). Not far behind are Wolverine and Nightcrawler, each garnering 12% and 11%. Unfortunate for Black Bolt, he’s in last place with just 3%. The predominance of X-Men characters here might be due to the recent acclaim for shows like “X-Men ’97” and movies such as “Deadpool” and “Wolverine,” all of which have been well-received this year.

Each one of these characters is quite well-known and possesses unique skills that would make them entertaining choices for playing within Marvel Rivals, a game known for its blend of established Marvel figures and newer arrivals. With the official launch of Marvel Rivals still over a week away, and word that 33 characters will be playable during the initial phase, it won’t be long before we learn about the next set of characters to join the roster.

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2024-11-25 22:13