Marvel Rivals Dev Promises a New Hero Every Month and a Half

NetEase Games confirms a steady stream of new heroes for its Marvel Rivals game. According to creative director Guangyun Chen, a new playable character will debut every six weeks, coinciding with the game's bi-seasonal structure (each season spanning three months). This commitment to regular content updates includes not only new heroes but also fresh seasonal storylines and maps. Chen emphasizes the goal of continuously enhancing the player experience and maintaining community engagement.

The initial season, "Eternal Night Falls," showcases this strategy with the introduction of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman in the first half, followed by The Thing and the Human Torch in the second. Maintaining this high caliber of character releases over extended periods presents a significant challenge.

Marvel Rivals boasts a diverse launch roster including iconic heroes like Wolverine, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Storm. However, the vast Marvel universe provides ample opportunity for future additions. Speculation points towards Blade as a potential Season 2 addition, with fan hopes extending to Daredevil, Deadpool, and other X-Men characters. NetEase's continued success suggests a commitment to expanding the roster.

Beyond new heroes, Season 1 also delivered significant balance adjustments and gameplay refinements, with further improvements planned for future updates. For more on Marvel Rivals, explore articles covering player strategies using the Invisible Woman against bots, the Hero Hot List, and the use of mods despite potential bans.