Marvel Rivals is home to a roster of epic superhero shooters, featuring 23 heroes and villains from all over the Marvel universe. From the X-Men to the Avengers to the Guardians of the Galaxy to obscure figures like Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel Rivals' The list is full of unique and famous fighters. And things are just getting started.
Marvel Rivals will begin on December 6, with Captain America and the Winter Soldier. Developer NetEase has already confirmed that all heroes will be locked at launch and heroes after launch will be free for all players, which is a big win for fans of hero shooters. But when choosing which heroes and villains should come next, Marvel Rivals might want to borrow a trick from 2022 Marvel Snap.
The heroes should be aligned with the MCU after the launch of Marvel Rivals
Since its launch in October 2022, Marvel Snap has continued to release content at a steady rate. Every month, Marvel Snap starting a new era, bringing new cards, new card types, and other tweaks often focused on specific Marvel Comics events. More often than not, Marvel Snap trying to tie its content in time to whatever big project the MCU is releasing at the same time.
The most recent example of this was July's “Maximum Endeavor” season, which tied directly into the MCU. Deadpool and Wolverine. Presenting the seasons after parallel MCU releases is a great way to share and capitalize on the success of these two entities, with Marvel Snap players are encouraged to watch the MCU project, and fans of the MCU project are tempted to pour money Marvel Snapthe themed season pass.
Marvel Rivals can benefit from the same method. While there is no need for a season-long theme of the MCU project released at the time, it would be nice to see one or two new heroes from the MCU project head over to the project. Marvel Rivals. For example, if / when the MCU tongue Finally released, it's great to see a Daywalker title Marvel Rivals at the same time, taking advantage of his sudden popularity.
Marvel's rivals may already have the perfect post-launch approach
if Marvel Rivals' The road map has not been officially confirmed after the launch, there are a lot of leaks about the upcoming list. Rumor has it that The Fantastic Four (The Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, and the Human Torch) are going there. Marvel Rivals after delivery. There is now a perfect opportunity for NetEase to follow suit Marvel Snapthe footsteps of and launched The Fantastic Four with the upcoming MCU films, The Fantastic Four: Step Onewhich will be published in July next year.
Marvel Rivals could continue to add heroes and villains to the main MCU releases, such as Doctor Doom's parallel Avengers: Age of Ultron in May 2026, and there may be another version of the famous hero to tie it Avengers: Secret Wars in the distant year 2027. Between major MCU projects, Marvel Rivals feel free to add any Marvel hero or villain you like from the corner of the comic world.
