Summary
- Marvel Rivals may add Ultron as a Strategist in Season 1, with an ability kit featuring lasers and drones.
- 20 million people have played Marvel Rivavls since its release in early December.
- Many fans are excited about the prospect of another Strategist coming to the game, as some feel the hero shooter is currently overrun with Duelists.
A prominent Marvel Rivals leaker reveals that the villain Ultron may be coming to the hero shooter in Season 1 as a Strategist, going on to detail the character's ability kit. As of this writing, there are 33 characters within the roster of Marvel Rivals. All of these heroes and villains belong to one of three roles: Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist. Vanguards are typically capable of blocking or taking a lot of damage, while Duelists dish out damage most efficiently. Strategists fill a support role within the game, providing heals and buffs while also mixing in attacks when they can.
NetEase Games recently celebrated a big milestone, revealing that 20 million people have played Marvel Rivals since its launch in early December. This comes shortly after announcing that the game was downloaded more than 10 million times within 72 hours of its release. While fans have had some complaints about balancing within the title, many players have been enthusiastically positive about their experience.
The prominent Marvel Rivals leaker RivalsLeaks posted a picture on Twitter of Ultron's ability kit, revealing that the villain will likely be a Strategist within the game. While RivalsLeaks previously claimed Ultron would be coming to Marvel Rivals, they didn't have many details to share at the time. The current image shows that Ultron's primary attack is a laser beam, while the character's ultimate attack will summon drones that both damage enemies and heal allies. If true, it seems Ultron will also have a flight mechanic similar to Iron Man's with the ability to slowly descend like Rocket Raccoon. It seems like the villain may also have an ability that allows a large drone to follow a designated ally, primarily healing the target while distributing smaller heals to additional allies in the area.
Ultron May Be a Strategist in Marvel Rivals
Many fans are excited about the prospect of another Strategist coming to the game, as some players feel the hero shooter is currently overrun with Duelists. A portion of the community has been asking for a role queue within Marvel Rivals, but the game's director said the team has no intention of implementing such a thing.
As fans have settled into the rhythm of Season 0, leakers have been digging through the files for clues about future releases. One leaker recently revealed that The Thing will likely be coming to Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard, while Human Torch and Mr. Fantastic may be Duelists. There's very little known about Sue Storm, but many leakers believe she will be released as a Strategist. With so much to look forward to, many fans are hopeful that Marvel Rivals will continue to succeed long into the future.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
