Summary
- Marvel Rivals has potential for new characters, with fans suggesting villains like Mysterio.
- A fan-designed concept features Mysterio as a playable Strategist with unique abilities.
- Players have reacted positively to the idea of adding Mysterio to Marvel Rivals.
A Marvel Rivals fan has designed a concept kit that imagines Mysterio as a playable Strategist. Marvel Rivals has 37 characters ranging from well-known heroes to feared villains from the comics. But while the game's cast has proved very popular, there is still a lot of potential for NetEase to explore.
Regarding the villains that Marvel Rivals could add, there's no shortage of suggestions, such as Doctor Octopus, Sandman, and the Green Goblin. The developers have already shown that they are attentive to player feedback, having asked Marvel Rivals players which characters they want to see next. While many of these choices don't come true, one creative fan has shared their idea for a famous name.
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Redditor GhostsinGlass created a kit concept for Mysterio, Spider-Man's famous antagonist. Imagined as a Marvel Rivals Strategist, his normal attack would be "Lightshow," an explosion of photonic energy. His passive would be "Timely Demise." With it, when Mysterio is close to death, a robotic clone would appear to fight as if it were him, subsequently dying in a huge explosion. The OP didn't reveal who his team-up, "Star Power," would be with, though they defined it as "something to enhance the healing of other Strategists," allowing Mysterio to do other things.
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According to the kit put together by the OP, another Mysterio ability would be "Roaring Fantarre," letting him shoot balls of healing fireworks. With "Round of Applause," he would restore his teammates' health and shields while tricking enemies into believing they are full HP. Using "Mag-Coil Boots," he would leap into the air in a flash of blinding light, being able to attach himself to a wall temporarily. Finally, the iconic villain's ultimate would be "Lights, Camera, Action." With it, Mysterio would use his mastery of illusions to make enemies in sight experience hallucinations of being attacked. In addition to receiving damage, if enemies killed one of the hallucinations, they would be teleported to a random location.
Players reacted positively to GhostsinGlass' idea, with many saying that Mysterio is one of the characters they want most to see in the game. Others gave suggestions, such as Mysterio being a diving Duelist or his ult turning all players into him. There's still no official word on whether Mysterio will be added to the game, although players believe it's a matter of time given, his importance in the comics. With Marvel Rivals having more seasons already planned, the community waits to see if Mysterio will eventually debut in one of them.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
