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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 8.5, with Cyclops 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:
Jubilee and The Hood
The latest leaks from prominent dataminers suggest that Jubilee and The Hood will be the next new characters arriving in Season 9.
Jubilee, the X-Men member, is believed to be a Strategist. However, this has not been confirmed, and she could just as easily be a Duelist, which would fit her comic book abilities, as she can create explosive fireworks with her powers.
The Hood, on the other hand, is believed to be a Vanguard, which would make sense given his high survivability thanks to his magical cape. Some of his possible abilities have also reportedly been leaked, with several revolving around creating clones. These could function similarly to Loki's clones in the 1v6 Avengers game mode.
Both characters are rumored to be released during Season 9, which is expected to begin on July 10, 2026.
Gorr and Nightcrawler
Another exciting revelation from prominent dataminer X0X_LEAK suggests that Gorr and Nightcrawler will be the new characters arriving in Season 10.
Gorr is another long-awaited playable villain following Ultron. Fans have been asking for more playable villains, and this time that wish could come true. Gorr is believed to be a Vanguard, wielding his iconic All-Black Necrosword. While his abilities have not yet been revealed, be sure to check out our prediction guide to see how he could potentially work in Marvel Rivals.
The other character reportedly coming in Season 10 is none other than Nightcrawler. The iconic German teleporting X-Men hero has had game files leaked in the past, and Season 10 could finally mark his debut as a Duelist. We also have a skill prediction guide covering how he might play, so be sure to check that out as well.
According to the leaks, Gorr and Nightcrawler are expected to be released in Season 10, which is projected to begin around September 8, 2026. However, the leaker stated that this is still subject to change, so keep your expectations in check.
Doctor Doom
According to the same leak source, Doctor Doom is expected to be introduced as a playable character in Season 11. The second half of Season 11 is scheduled to arrive in December, which would align perfectly with the global theatrical release of the MCU's Doomsday.
Doctor Doom could potentially be a Vanguard or a Duelist, though a Vanguard role seems like the more fitting choice. Be sure to check out our Doctor Doom skill prediction guide to see how he might take shape in Marvel Rivals.
If he is released in Season 11.5, players can expect him to become playable around December 5, 2026.
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
- Dazzler
- Colossus
- Thanos
- Sleepwalker
- Juggernaut
- Ant-Man
- The Wasp
- 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:
- Jubilee - Season 9 (July 2026), or Season 9.5 (August 2026)
- The Hood - Season 9 (July 2026), or Season 9.5 (August 2026)
- Gorr the God Butcher - Season 10 (September 2026), or Season 10.5 (October 2026)
- Nightcrawler - Season 10 (September 2026), or Season 10.5 (October 2026)
- Doctor Doom - Season 11.5 (December 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 Cyclops in Season 8.5, and expect plenty more exciting characters on the horizon as the game continues to grow its impressive roster.
