Marvel Rivals is gearing up for a massive content rollout. With devs confirming that from Season 3 onward each season will last two months, we’ll be getting one new hero every single month. This accelerated schedule explains the mountain of hero references already sitting in the game files — and the leaks give us a glimpse of what’s on the horizon.
Here’s a full alphabetical rundown of all leaked heroes so far, their lore connections, and what their abilities might look like.
Amaranth – Duelist
Young sorceress, daughter of Chaos and Witchcraft, and Wanda Maximoff’s apprentice. Uses magic to induce madness, can fly.
Leaked abilities: Chaos Spike, Spell Counter, Chaos Rain, Frenzy Deterrent. Expect Scarlet Witch-style lock-on magic.
Angela – Duelist
Odin’s daughter, sister to Thor and Loki, with superhuman stamina, speed, and healing. Wields swords and whips.
Voice lines confirm interactions with Loki, Doctor Strange, and Rocket Raccoon.
Armor – Vanguard
Xavier Institute student who creates a giant psionic exoskeleton.
Abilities: Unbreakable Object (passive?), Mountain Breaking Strike (energy blast), Psionic Armor (three evolving forms).
Beast – Vanguard/Strategist
Superhuman strength and genius intellect.
Abilities: Dexterity (melee combos), Field Experiment, Intelligence Analysis (possibly enemy tracking).
Blade – Duelist
Seen on the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda map. Uses Dracula’s sword and a shotgun.
Abilities: Bloodline Liberation (wall-hack passive), Stomp and Slash, Dark Knight Attack, Fang Deflect, New Moon (vampire transformation ult).
Captain Marvel – Unknown Role
Human-Kree hybrid teased via sprays and map assets. Involvement hinted for Season 3’s Clintar map update.
Colossus – Vanguard
Always in steel form with massive durability.
Abilities: Giant Punch, Steel Colossus (passive). Confirmed teamups with Wolverine (Fastball Special) and Magik.
Cyclops – Duelist (Speculated)
Mutant leader with optic blasts. No leaked abilities yet, but an obvious ranged lock-on kit is expected.
Daredevil – Duelist
Blind hero with superhuman senses.
Ability: Spherical Clipping (sound-based enemy detection). Referenced on Midtown map.
Deadpool – Duelist
Fan-favorite with nods in cosmetics and voice lines. No leaked abilities, but expect dual katanas, firearms, and healing factor.
Forge – Strategist
Tech genius with mystic arts training.
Abilities: Structural Analysis, Creative Modification (buff allies), Spirit Realm Walking (mobility), Limitation Breaking Modification (ult armor boost).
Gambit – Duelist
Charges objects with kinetic energy, uses explosive playing cards.
Abilities: Kinetic Energy Card (primary), Energy Accumulation (passive), Node Card Array Projection/Recycling.
Hit-Monkey – Duelist
Intelligent monkey assassin with pistols and katanas.
Abilities: Kitten Howling, Endless Rage, Fear Hunt, Dual Gun Shooting.
Hive – Vanguard
Ancient Inhuman worshipped by Hydra.
Abilities: Deadly Parasite (primary), Painful Lashing (melee), Accelerated Transformation (heal/buff).
Jean Grey – Duelist
Phoenix Force wielder with two forms.
Phoenix form abilities: Phoenix Shadow, Ray, Punishment, Wings (flight), Elegy (ult).
Human form abilities: Telekinetic Explosion, Psychic Explosion, Transfers, Shattered Star Impact.
Jia Jing – Strategist
Mutant with fairy wings and rock-like skin.
Abilities: Fairy Wings (flight), Fairy Healing (support).
Jubilee – Duelist
Explosive firework powers.
Abilities: Fireworks (primary), Atomic Bomb / Excitation. Teased in Season 2 comics and lore via Shogo the dragon.
Locus – Strategist
Likely Aaron Vern, can create energy constructs.
Abilities: Unstable Structure, Stable Structure, Energy Lock.
M.O.D.O.K. – Unknown Role
Giant-headed AIM supergenius. No ability leaks yet, but expect psionic blasts and gadget spam. AIM posters on Midtown hint at lore setup.
Nightcrawler – Duelist
Teleporting fencer with triple-wield melee.
Abilities: Foil Style, Épée Style, Phase Shift (possible ally/enemy teleport grab).
Paste Pot Pete – Duelist
Chemist with super adhesive weaponry.
Abilities: Sticky Bomb, Glue Lasso (mobility), Watch Your Step (area denial).
Professor X – Strategist
Leader of the X-Men, statue already on KCOA map.
Abilities: X-Men Collection (teamup), Potential Stimulation, Mind Projection.
Rogue – Strategist
Absorbs powers from others.
Abilities: Capacity Building, Ability Draw, Ability Acquisition Skills 1–3 (steals and uses other heroes’ abilities).
The Hood – Vanguard
Demon sorcerer with pistols and invisibility.
Abilities: Dual Gun Shooting/Overheat Cooling, Shield + Health Management, Clone Projection/Control/Detonation, Demon Transformation (ult).
Valkyrie – Unknown Role
Asgardian warrior with the Dragonfang sword and flying horse Aragorn. Likely a flying vanguard.
White Fox – Strategist (Melee)
Kumiho shapeshifter with nine-tailed fox form.
Abilities: Life Drain, Life Transfer, Rapid Hypnosis (crowd control), Fox Shadow Evasion (mobility), Kumiho transformation (ult).
What This Means
With over 30 leaked characters and a hero-per-month schedule, Marvel Rivals could see its roster explode by year’s end. Many of these names have deep Marvel lore ties, ensuring crossover potential with maps, cosmetics, and events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many heroes will Marvel Rivals add in 2025?
With the new schedule starting Season 3, we’re looking at one hero per month — roughly 6 new heroes in 2025’s second half alone.
Are all these leaked heroes guaranteed to release?
Not all. Some may be cut, reworked, or pushed far down the pipeline, but more than half are expected to appear within the year.
Which leaked hero is most likely to come first?
Jean Grey is heavily teased for Season 3, making her a strong candidate for the next major release.
Will Rogue really be able to steal any ability?
Leaked abilities suggest she can copy other heroes’ skills mid-match, but we’ll have to see how balanced that becomes.
Could Valkyrie actually fly in combat?
If her flying horse Aragorn is integrated into her kit, she could be the first true aerial vanguard in the game.
