A cryptic social media post from a Marvel Rivals developer suggests that Blade could finally be added to the game in Season 3. NetEase Games has been expanding Marvel Rivals’ roster of playable heroes and villains with post-launch content releases, with the latest introducing the AI menace Ultron to threaten the Hellfire Gala on Krakoa Island at the tail end of Marvel Rivals Season 2.
Blade is another popular character that fans have been hoping to see in Marvel Rivals, and NetEase has been teasing the Daywalker’s arrival for some time. He was first seen way back in Season 1, where he was seemingly imprisoned by Dracula on the Central Park map. In Season 2, players could spot the famed vampire hunter taking a nap near one of the spawn locations on the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda map. However, the recent Marvel Rivals June 19 update has removed Blade, leaving an empty sleeping bag where he once rested.
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Many fans have naturally taken this change as a sign that Blade will soon be playable in Marvel Rivals, and a new Twitter post from executive producer Danny Koo has added more credence to that speculation. Koo responded to a post from the official Marvel Rivals Twitter account, which shared a screenshot of Jeff the Land Shark looking in confusion at Blade’s empty sleeping bag and asking where the Daywalker could have gone. Koo shared this in a quote post, simply adding three thinking emojis that have left gamers buzzing about Blade possibly being playable in Season 3.
Blade Could Be Coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 3
While his standalone MCU film has been wrought with delays and production issues, Blade has seen a boost in interest thanks to Wesley Snipes’s surprise return as the supernatural hero in last year’s Deadpool and Wolverine. Gaming-wise, Blade was most recently a playable character in 2022’s Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and will naturally headline the upcoming Marvel’s Blade from Bethesda and Redfall developer Arkane Studios.
Before that, signs point to Blade making his next playable video game appearance in Marvel Rivals as part of Season 3, which will begin once Season 2 wraps up on July 10. Blade’s Marvel Rivals move set is still unknown at this time, but a leak hinted that the Daywalker will be a combat-focused Duelist who takes down opponents using his iconic vampire-killing sword and handguns. Now that Blade is fully rested, evildoers might want to think twice before terrorizing the innocent in Marvel Rivals if Koo’s latest tease leads to the monster slayer’s full debut.
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
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
