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The comic book fandom is preparing to dive intoMarvel Rivals, the upcoming hero shooter from NetEase Games. Ahead of the game’s arrival, players are keen to see another hero make the roster, who recently appeared inFortnite’s new Marvel-focused season.Marvel Rivalsis predicted to launch in Q1 or Q2 of 2025 and will follow Doctor Doom and a litany of heroes battling within the multiverse.
The 6v6 PVP title has already confirmed 23 playable characters, and there’s also anotherrumored post-launch character forMarvel Rivalsbeing discussed within the community. The free-to-play shooter will feature destructible environments including Yggsgard and Tokyo 2099, a “Timestream Entanglement” plot, and battlefields governed by the daughter of Galactus.
Posted by lehme32 on Reddit, theMarvel Rivalssubreddit sprung to life after the post provided a screenshot of Gwenpool fromFortniteChapter 5 Season 4: Absolute Doom, with the caption “Seeing her in Fortnite gives me hope, pls Marvel Rivals.” Fans were in total agreement for Gwenpool to be added to the post-launch roster, stating that she would make a good strategist. The conversation also prompted players to call for Deadpool to be added to gameplay, who is a hero the community believes will be added soon.
Marvel Rivals Community Champions the Addition of Gwenpool
Gwenpool is a superhero-obsessed human from another universe, who wound up in the Marvel realm and became a mercenary. The character has previously appeared in a variety of Marvel games, such asMarvel Contest of Champions,Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, andGwenpool’s Silver Surfer deck inMarvel Snapis a formidable hand to lead any player to victory. Since one of her powers is Panel Jumping,Marvel Rivalsplayers would love to see Gwenpool “manipulate game logic” in the shooter, causing meta glitches in a comedic style.
If Gwenpool does get added to the multiplayer further down the line, fans also want to see the hero have synergy with Jeff. Additionally, a team-up with Deadpool could have the Merc with a Mouth focus on katanas and regeneration, while Gwenpool deals with gadgets and long-ranged attacks. Deadpool is rumored to be hiding in the game files, suggesting Wade Wilson’s arrival is imminent and possibly inbound duringMarvel Rivals’ Gamescom segment, which is teased to reveal brand-new updates.
Epic Games’ new season for the popular looter shooter also revolves around Doctor Doom andGwenpool’s hiding spot onFortnite’s Battle Royale map, which can be tricky to track down. Battling against the powers of Pandora’s Box, Gwenpool is joined by War Machine, Shuri, Captain Jones, and Peelverine to conquer a variety of POIs, including Castle Doom, Doomstadt, and The Raft. Players are spoiled further with the addition of War Machine’s arsenal, the Dual Micro SMGs, Captain America’s shield, and a healthy addition of rifles and shotguns.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
