Marvel Rivals has an impressive roster of over 30 playable recruits, but this collection of characters is only the beginning with many leaked units expected to arrive throughout 2025 and beyond. If you’re curious about who’s coming next, plenty of information has already been shared.
With a massive library of comic characters to draw from, there are nearly endless possibilities for who might be joining the game next. Plenty of new recruits are already in the works, so here’s everything we know about all the leaked Marvel Rivals characters arriving in 2025 so far.
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All leaked and upcoming Marvel Rivals characters
Here’s a list of all the characters leaked for Marvel Rivals so far. Some of these recruits have been officially confirmed while others are based solely on leaked information. The leak community members mentioned here all have good track records and have previously accurately shared content like the Lunar New Year skins and the Winter Celebration event ahead of their release which means this information is generally reliable.
Human Torch
Human Torch is believed to be the second Duelist member of the Fantastic Four team. His leaked abilities are unsurprisingly focused on fire and damage output. He can create a deadly wall of flames, fly around the battlefield, create fireballs, and conjure a dangerous fire tornado.
His skillset also includes a fresh Team-Up with Storm. Human Torch can change Storm’s hurricane into a fiery storm and Storm can consume one of his fire tornadoes to ignite her hurricane. This seems like it could end up being one of the best Team-Ups since it can freely be used by either character rather than only being available to use for one of the two like many other Team-Ups are.
The Thing
An official advertisement for Marvel Rivals has The Thing listed among the Vanguards in the character roster. This is also the role that he’d be expected to play based on his known powers and appearance.
His kit involves abilities that render him immune to knockback, allow him to jump in to assist teammates while providing them with damage reduction, and deal heavy damage. The Thing also might join the Fastball Special Team-Up that can currently only be used by Wolverine and Hulk. If this leak is accurate, he’ll be able to throw Wolverine just like the Hulk does.
Jean Grey/Phoenix
Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, is expected to debut sometime in 2025. It’s currently unknown which name she will go by or if she’ll alternate between the two depending on which state she’s in, but leaks indicate she will be a Duelist.
We don’t know much about her official skillset yet, but it will likely include telepathic abilities and perhaps allow her to perish in battle as Jean Grey and revive as the Phoenix. An icon for a Team-Up between her and Wolverine also leaked, but no information about what this collaboration might entail has been revealed yet.
Emma Frost
The telepathic Emma Frost is suspected to be joining the lineup as a formidable Vanguard. Her skillset seems to be especially unique as she possesses the ability to alternate between her human and diamond forms. She’s going to be a rather special addition to the Vanguard category since she doesn’t look like any of the other tanks and has different abilities, depending on whether or not she’s in the diamond state.
Ultron
Ultron is speculated to be a Strategist with an array of healing and damage-buffing abilities. He can allegedly fly, create a drone that follows allies to assist them, and occasionally grant bonus health. He’s already been leaked in the character select screen, so he’s expected to release fairly soon, likely sometime during Season One.
Valkyrie
There’s no information regarding Valkyrie yet beyond her leaked arrival. Based on her comic abilities, she’ll probably be a Vanguard but could also be built as a Duelist depending on the skills she’s given. We desperately need more Vanguards, so hopefully this is the route the team takes.
Captain Marvel
Just like Valkyrie, there’s nothing known about Captain Marvel yet beyond her being a leaked playable unit. She could easily be a Vanguard or Duelist but seems best suited for a Vanguard role, considering her generally tanky and flashy abilities. The Duelist class has the most characters overall and plenty more on the way, so it won’t be too surprising if she ends up in this class instead.
Blade
The official artwork for Blade has leaked along with many of his abilities. Although a lot of his skillset is known, his official role isn’t, but the names of his abilities point towards him being a Duelist since they’re all very attack-focused.
Deadpool
Deadpool was revealed in the same leaked list as Valkyrie and Captain Marvel, which unfortunately means there’s no concrete information about his abilities or arrival date so far. When he does arrive, he’ll almost certainly be a Duelist since his abilities don’t fit well into either of the other two roles.
MODOK
All we know so far about MODOK is that he’s been leaked as a fresh recruit joining the roster of playable units. He could easily make an imposing Vanguard or Strategist, depending on how his skillset is built, but no leaks regarding his role have been shared so far.
Angela
The Asgardian Angela, also known as Aldrif Odinsdottir, appeared in the same leaked list of characters as Valkyrie, Captain Marvel, and Deadpool. Nothing is known about her abilities so far and she’s an especially tricky character to guess the right role for since she can do it all, but she’s probably most likely to be a Vanguard since she’s super strong and has self-healing abilities.
Hit-Monkey
Hit-Monkey is another recruit expected to join the roster sometime in 2025. A few of his ability names have been revealed, but nothing else is known about his skillset so far. The names of his moves and general comic abilities seem best suited for a Duelist role, but it’s too early to say for sure which class he’ll be part of.
The Hood
The Hood packs a punch with dual guns and a special ability that allows him to transform into a demon. He currently sounds like an intriguing mix of Star-Lord and Magik, which means he may be a Duelist. But the names of some of his abilities also seem to align better with the Strategist class.
Cyclops
There’s not much known about him yet, but a reliable leaker has found Cyclops as a future playable unit. Nothing about his role is known yet either, although his concussive laser abilities would likely lend themselves best to a Duelist role.
Professor X
The telepathic leader of the X-Men Professor X is another recruit leaked to be arriving in the future. His alleged role is support which means he would be a Strategist. Professor X will be an especially cool addition to the roster since he uses a wheelchair and will be the first character in the game to have one.
Jia Jing
Another mutant named Jia Jing is on the roster of leaked characters. She’s suspected to be another support unit, so she’ll fill the Strategist role if right. In the comics, she has metamorphosis, flight, rocky skin, and enhanced endurance. With such a versatile skillset, there are lots of ways she could supply support for her allies in Marvel Rivals.
Colossus
The metallic mutant Colossus is expected to become a tank in the lineup of playable units. He’s been leaked to be a Vanguard, and although this isn’t officially confirmed, this does line up with his impressive super strength abilities perfectly.
Trapster/Paste Pot Pete
Peter Petruski, better known as Trapster or Paste Pot Pete, has been leaked as a Duelist expected to arrive sometime in 2025. He’ll be an interesting recruit to see since he doesn’t have any superpowers and instead relies on technology.
Locus
Locus, a mutant villain with teleportation and flight abilities, is also suspected to be joining the roster of playable units. She’s alleged to be a support character which means she would join the Strategist category to focus on amplifying her teammates’ abilities and healing them.
Rogue
The iconic and incredibly powerful Rogue is another leaked X-Men. Although her mighty ability to absorb other powers and general strength would seem to work best for a Vanguard role, she’s actually been leaked as a Strategist unit.
Her alleged skillset sounds like a more intense version of Loki’s ultimate move. Since she can absorb and wield other characters powers through touch in the comics, her moves will completely change how the game functions as it seems like she might be able to freely customize her skillset as desired.
Rogue is one of many X-Men characters who have leaked, so it’s certainly possible Marvel Rivals is preparing for a big X-Men-focused season. Considering the content drops for Captain America: Brave New World, it’s possible her arrival alongside the rest of the X-Men who have leaked could potentially line up with the return of X-Men ’97 for season two. This is purely speculation, though, and these characters could instead be released randomly at separate times.
Gambit
The always charming card-slinging Gambit is another recruit from the X-Men roster who has surfaced in leaks. His ability to charge inanimate objects with energy lends itself quite well to his alleged role as an imposing Duelist.
Beast
Dr. Hank McCoy, more commonly known as Beast, is expected to bring his unparalleled intellect to the vast world of Marvel Rivals. The official role of this X-Men is unknown, but he’s a super unique recruit who could easily work well as either a Vanguard or Strategist depending on what direction the team chooses to take with his skills.
He’s a massive blue guy, so Vanguard might seem like the obvious and more likely choice, but Beast’s impressive intellect actually works far better in a support capacity which means he’d make an excellent Strategist. His role within the X-Men is usually a supporting one behind the scenes, not as a tank on the front lines unless needed, so Strategist would fit his character best. The names of some of his leaked abilities, which are “Dexterity,” “Field Experiment,” and “Intelligence Analysis” also seem to line up best with a support-focused role. As a Strategist main, I’m sincerely hoping this ends up being true.
Nightcrawler
A mutant and X-Men with teleportation abilities, Nightcrawler is yet another member of this iconic team joining the collection of playable units. He’s currently believed to be a Duelist, so it’ll be interesting to see how his teleportation mechanics fit in with a damage focused skillset.
Jubilee
The final leaked X-Men recruit for now is Jubilee, a mutant who can generate explosive energy. Although her role isn’t known yet, Jubilee’s firework-like powers seem to line up best with the Duelist role. Her explosive skills certainly don’t seem fit for a support role as a Strategist, but perhaps if they’re built to be flashy enough, she could be a surprising Vanguard unit. Duelist certainly seems the most likely though.
All Marvel Rivals characters released in 2025
Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic was released on Jan. 10, 2025, with the launch of season one. He’s a powerful Duelist who specializes in gathering Elasticity to deal enhanced damage. His difficulty rating is three-stars which means he’s a decently accessible character to learn.
Invisible Woman
Invisible Woman joined Marvel Rivals alongside Mister Fantastic on Jan. 10, 2025. She’s a potent Strategist who can heal, shield, turn invisible, and deal solid damage. With such a wide array of skills to draw from, she’s a four-star difficulty character who is fairly tough to master.
Which characters are releasing next in Marvel Rivals?
Human Torch and The Thing are arriving next in Marvel Rivals. They’re officially slated for the second half of season one which means we can expect to see them debut sometime around Feb. 21 or Feb. 28 based on past update patterns and the known length of each season.
More characters are likely to be unveiled as the year progresses and existing leaked ones might also have additional abilities unveiled. As we learn any new details about upcoming characters for Marvel Rivals, we’ll update all relevant information here.
Published: Jan 22, 2025 03:01 pm