Marvel Rivals' Next Hero Leaked Online

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Key points

  • Marvel Rivals will have 25 characters at launch, with no grinding or microtransactions required to unlock them.
  • Psylocke will join Marvel Rivals, sporting a new ninja-inspired design and unique abilities.
  • Fans are eagerly awaiting Psylocke’s official release date in Marvel Rivals, excited for her offensive and support potential.



Marvel Rivals' the next playable character Psylocke has leaked online. Due out later this year, Marvel Rivals is a team-based PVP shooter featuring superheroes and villains with unique abilities, faithful to the original Marvel characters.

Marvel Rivals will have a total of 25 playable characters available at launch, including Captain America, Winter Soldier, and Black Panther. The best part is that players will reportedly not have to accumulate EXP points or purchase them via microtransactions to unlock them. Additionally, given the vastness of the Marvel Universe, the Net Ease title will likely add more characters and maps in future updates.

An exciting character who will presumably arrive Marvel Rivals it's none other than Psylocke from The X-Men. Leaker 404 Leak shared a short video on Twitter showing Psylocke with a new look and leaving behind pink and purple butterflies after disappearing. Past Marvel Rivals Some rumors suggest that Psylocke could become a playable character in the future, and this short animation could be the confirmation that enthusiastic fans might need.



When will Psylocke be released in Marvel Rivals?

There is no confirmed release date for Psylocke yet, so Marvel Rivals fans will have to wait for Net Ease to make an official announcement. However, many of them have already expressed their excitement for Psylocke to be the protagonist once she is available. A number of players have also praised Psylocke's redesign in Marvel Rivalswhich sees her wearing ninja-inspired gear and not her usual purple and black outfit. This is also in line with Marvel RivalsOther redesign decisions, such as updating Spider-Man's look to make some elements more striking.

The Story Behind Psylocke as a Ninja

  • Marvel RivalsPsylocke resembles a ninja, which is news to many Marvel fans.


Psylocke is a powerful mutant psychic and Otherworlder known for her use of telepathy, telekinesis, and psionic weaponry in battle. Although she is usually seen wielding a psionic sword or katana in various Marvel media, she was not officially classified as a ninja until she switched bodies with Kwannon, a ninja assassin from The Hand, in The Mysterious X-Men comic book series. It is quite possible that Marvel RivalsPsylocke's version is inspired by The Mysterious X-Menthe iteration of the mutant.

Considering Psylocke's offensive capabilities, it is also possible that she could be classified as a Duelist in Marvel Rivals like Magik. This role includes characters that deal significant damage to opponents, making them the best frontliners to take out opponents. Psylocke could become a good melee character who could also provide support using her telekinetic powers. On the other hand, this could mean that Marvel Rivals more Strategists and Vanguards may need to be released as the game may become too Duelist-centric at launch.


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