Title: Six Unveiled Marvel Rivals, Including Five X-Men Superheroes
Marvel Rivals' first season is making some impressive strides, surpassing its initial launch numbers by a substantial margin. And with the new patch comes datamining, leading to whispers of upcoming characters. This time around, we're looking at X-Men and X-Men-related heroes, courtesy of the reliable source XOXLEAK. Here's who's rumored to join the fray:
- Cyclops: Familiar face, undeniably a fearsome Duelist.
- Professor X: Debates swirl around whether he'll be in his wheelchair or a more mobile hover chair. Either way, he'll function as a Strategist.
- Colossus: Known for his metal-skin, he'll serve as a Vanguard/Tank.
- Jia Jing: New to most, Jia Jing is an insect-based mutant who joins the X-Men. Given her Chinese background and the game's massive playerbase in China, she'll likely act as a Strategist.
- Locus: Part of the Mutant Liberation Front, she can teleport like Nightcrawler, but with a difference. This teleportation ability could lead to an intriguing "rewind" mechanic, making her a Strategist as well.
- Trapster/Paste-Pot Pete: Venturing into the bizarre, Trapster/Paste-Pot Pete is a semi-Fantastic Four villain with a paste gun to slow and capture foes. His unconventional powers might translate to a Duelist-like role, akin to Overwatch's Mei.
While these selections are intriguing, they raise questions about some more popular Marvel characters, like Nightcrawler being overlooked or Locus being preferred over Paste-Pot Pete. Moreover, with leaks suggesting a slew of other heroes such as Angela, Hit-Monkey, Deadpool, and more, we're looking at a potential eight seasons' worth of content. However, given the sheer volume of leaked characters, it's unclear whether all will make it to the final roster.

While rumors and leaks are always enticing, remember that they serve as indicative snapshots of potential developments. It's essential to maintain a cautious stance until official announcements are made.
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- Some fans argue that Marvel Rivals' rivals for the spotlight in the upcoming seasons could be characters like Nightcrawler, given his popularity, or Paste-Pot Pete, who was left out this time but might have a role in the future.
- Despite the buzz surrounding Marvel Rivals' potential rivals among its Marvel rivals, like Angela and Deadpool, some leaked characters might not make it to the final roster, creating a space for unexpected heroes to rise up.