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Marvel Rivals has taken the hero shooter genre by storm since its launch in December 2024. The game is currently in Season 8, with Devil Dinosaur being the most recently released character. From in-game teasers to datamined leaks, there's plenty of information about new and upcoming characters in Marvel Rivals.
This guide covers all confirmed upcoming characters and leaked characters that might be coming to Marvel Rivals in the future.
The Competitive Grind and Marvel Rivals Boosting
With the roster rapidly expanding, the learning curve for Season 7 has spiked significantly. The introduction of more complex team-up abilities has made the "Challenger" ranks feel more like a full-time job than a game. Because the meta is shifting so fast, there's been a massive uptick in players discussing Marvel Rivals boosting as a way to bypass the low-ELO "elo hell" and get straight into high-level lobbies where teammates actually understand the new mechanics.
All Leaked Marvel Rivals Characters
Note: We will keep this article updated with fresh information as new leaks emerge and official announcements are made. Check back regularly for the latest on upcoming Marvel Rivals characters.
Thanks to data miners and leakers, we have information about many potential leaked Marvel Rivals characters that could be added to the game in the future. Any character concepts or references are still works in progress and may not make it to the final game.
Therefore, please note that the content here is not confirmed or final and may change upon release. Players wishing to avoid spoilers should leave now!
Let's explore the most credible Marvel Rivals character leaks:
Cyclops
Cyclops is one of the most iconic X-Men characters that fans are eagerly anticipating in Marvel Rivals. He is now set to release in Season 8.5, starting on June 12, 2026.
While his abilities haven't been officially confirmed, leaks and Season 8 trailer provide a good idea of what his kit might look like:
- Snapshot Blast - A quick-focus beam of optic energy
- Optic Stream - A continuous beam of optic energy
- Wide-Angle Blast - Covers a wide area with an optic blast
- Ricochet Blast - Optic blast bounces off walls and enemies
- Optic Recoil - Allows Cyclops to propel himself using optic blast recoil
- Visor Off (Ultimate) - Cyclops removes his visor to continuously channel a massive optic blast
Judging by his build and appearance in the trailer, it seems likely that Cyclops will be a Vanguard.
Professor X
Professor X was leaked to be in development long before Season 2 began. In Krakoa, his statue can even be seen, showcasing what appears to be his Marvel Rivals design. If the leaks are accurate, Professor X is listed as a Strategist character, a role that perfectly fits his personality, leadership, and telepathic abilities.
His leaked abilities include:
- X-Men Collection
- Potential Stimulation
- Mind Projection
While specific details about these abilities are not yet available, Professor X is expected to focus on debuffing enemies and supporting allies in unique ways. As a powerful telepath, he might be able to render teammates invisible, heal allies regardless of distance, or even make allies temporarily invincible to normal attacks.
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel has been found in the game files through voice lines. captain america can be heard saying, "Not too shabby, Danvers."
Captain Marvel is also speculated to be the mysterious figure seen in the Season 7 Gallery Card. A prominent dataminer, Miller Ross, stated that the figure is eerily similar to Rogue, leading many fans to believe it could indeed be Captain Marvel.
However, no specific abilities have been leaked yet.
Other Leaked Characters
Many other characters have been found in the game files, though with limited details:
- Amaranth
- Armor
- Hive
- Forge
- Nightcrawler
- Jubilee
- Dazzler
- Colossus
- The Hood
- Thanos
- Sleepwalker
- Juggernaut
- Ant-Man
- The Wasp
- Gorr the God Butcher
- Hit-Monkey
- MODOK
- Beast
- Quicksilver
- Paste Pot Pete/Trapster
- Crystal
- Locus
- Jia Jing/Sprite
- Valkyrie
The leaked roster shows that Marvel Rivals is pulling from all corners of the Marvel universe, from Avengers mainstays to X-Men favorites and even some surprising deep cuts like Hit-Monkey and Paste Pot Pete.
When Are New Marvel Rivals Characters Coming?
Based on the credible leaks and hints, here's the expected release schedule for upcoming Marvel Rivals characters:
- Cyclops - Season 8.5 (June 12, 2026)
- Thanos - Season 9 (August 2026) or Season 10.5 (October 2026)
While many of these leaks seem credible based on datamining evidence, it's worth noting that not all these characters will necessarily make it into the game, and some might be years away from actual implementation.
For now, Marvel Rivals fans can have fun with the newly added Devil Dinosaur in Season 8, and expect plenty more exciting characters on the horizon as the game continues to grow its impressive roster.
