There has been a surge of leaks about new heroes and villains in Marvel Rivals. As Season 0 wraps up and Season 1 approaches, dataminers have uncovered a range of characters hidden within the game’s files. The exact number of heroes set to debut in Season 1 remains unclear, along with how many will be introduced later on.
As of December 31, there are whispers of at least fifteen new characters making their way into the game. With the buzz around Marvel Rivals leaks intensifying, one particular hero is emerging as an ideal addition. Valkyrie, celebrated for her connections to Asgard, is anticipated to become part of the third-person hero shooter soon.
Leakers Tease Valkyrie Set to Arrive in Marvel Rivals
Valkyrie’s Addition to Marvel Rivals Makes Perfect Sense
The total list of upcoming Marvel Rivals heroes, as of December 31, includes the following. Six of the characters, notated with a *, have already been confirmed via official art.
- Angela
- Blade *
- Captain Marvel
- Deadpool
- Emma Frost
- Hit-Monkey
- Human Torch *
- Invisible Woman *
- Jean Grey / Phoenix
- MODOK
- Mister Fantastic *
- The Hood
- The Thing *
- Ultron *
- Valkyrie
The specific version of Valkyrie that will appear in NetEase Games’ upcoming free-to-play title is still uncertain. One of the most notable characters is Brunnhilde, a key member of the Valkyrior, a band of female warriors responsible for escorting the souls of fallen heroes to Valhalla. She stands as an ally to Thor and has collaborated with both the Avengers and Defenders.
One interesting iteration is Jane Foster, who took on the mantle of Valkyrie during the War of the Realms event in 2019. Fans of Marvel Comics might also remember Samantha Parrington, who first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #142 back in 1971. She temporarily became Valkyrie after being influenced by the Enchantress.
“Which version of Valkyrie will be coming to NetEase Games’ latest free-to-play title remains to be seen.”
With the buzz around Valkyrie potentially joining Marvel Rivals, fans are eagerly speculating about her abilities and gameplay mechanics. Throughout her comic book history and appearances in the MCU, she is known for her proficiency with melee weapons.
Valkyrie Already Primed for Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals
Fans are buzzing with speculation as leakers have only revealed her name, sparking debates about whether she will take on the roles of Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist. Her introduction seems to be a natural progression for Marvel Rivals, hinting at exciting developments ahead.
As Marvel Rivals broadens its character lineup, incorporating more figures drawn from Norse mythology is a natural progression. With two maps already themed around the revered World Tree of Norse lore, Yggsgard: Royal Palace and Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path, introducing a female warrior from Valhalla would be a fantastic enhancement to the Asgardian-inspired cast.