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Leak Suggests Five New X-Men Characters May Join Marvel Rivals

Unconfirmed reports hint at Gambit, Rogue, Beast, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee being added to the game's roster, with potential roles outlined for some characters.

Rogue (L) and Gambit (R), from Marvel's X-Men, kissing.
Gambit throws energized cards
X-Men squad in X-Men '97
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Overview

  • A leak from the account XOXLEAK claims that five new X-Men characters—Gambit, Rogue, Beast, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee—are in development for Marvel Rivals.
  • Gambit and Nightcrawler are speculated to be Duelist characters, while Rogue is rumored to take on a Strategist role; roles for Beast and Jubilee remain unspecified.
  • Fans have speculated that Beast could be a Vanguard, leveraging his strength and intelligence, while Jubilee might utilize her signature fireworks abilities.
  • The leak follows previous revelations of additional X-Men characters, including Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Professor X, suggesting a growing focus on mutants in the game's roster.
  • NetEase has not confirmed these additions, and the timeline for their potential release remains unclear, with Season 1 still focused on other characters like The Thing and Human Torch.