Hey there, fellow Rivals! If there’s one thing that keeps me glued to Marvel Rivals beyond the wild team fights, it’s the ever-growing roster of heroes and villains. With over thirty playable characters at launch and several new faces added each season, the game just keeps getting better. But like any obsessed fan, I always want more — and thankfully, the dataminers have been hard at work uncovering which Marvel icons might be suiting up next. I’ve pored over every leak, every voice line, and every scrap of concept art to bring you the ultimate breakdown of every single datamined character we know about so far. Buckle up, because this list is stacked.

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Now, before anyone gets their hopes too high, let’s get one thing straight: datamining isn’t a guarantee. Just because a character’s ability kit or design notes were found buried in the game files doesn’t mean they’ll show up next month — or even this year. These discoveries show us who the devs have been thinking about, who’s made it into early concept stages, and who might eventually join the fray. Yet, with Marvel Rivals’ rapid release cadence, I honestly believe a good chunk of these folks will materialize sooner rather than later.

The first datamined list surfaced back in early 2025, and it included around 22 characters. Since then, however, more references have popped up — some from leaked voice interactions, others from UI placeholders — pushing the total to at least 25 potential new heroes and villains. Don’t take every name as gospel, though. A few are based on very thin evidence, so I’ll be treating them as "highly speculative" picks.

Let’s dive right into who these lucky candidates are, sorted roughly by their affiliations. I’ll also sprinkle in whatever role intel the dataminers have managed to sniff out, but remember: things can change radically during development.

🧬 X-Men Invasion

The X-Men are about to flood Marvel Rivals, and I’m not complaining. Dataminers uncovered an entire squad of mutantkind ready to brawl.

  • Cyclops — Possibly a mid-range Duelist with optic blast beam attacks. His presence was hinted at in multiple teammate voice lines.

  • Jean Grey / Phoenix — A Strategist or maybe a transformative Duelist who swaps between regular Jean and fiery Phoenix form. Datamined ability names suggest a resurrection mechanic (of course).

  • Rogue — A Vanguard with a power-stealing ultimate that lets her copy an enemy’s ability for a short time. That screams game-changer.

  • Gambit — Almost certainly a Duelist who charges up kinetic cards and uses his staff for melee combos. Expect plenty of flair.

  • Angel / Archangel — Referenced as "Angela" in early files, but likely our feathered friend. Could start as a supportive Angel and then transform into the razor-winged Archangel.

  • Beast — A brawler-type Vanguard or Duelist with acrobatic melee and high mobility. Perfect for jumping onto objectives.

  • Colossus — An obvious Vanguard. Leaked ability names mention metal skin and a devastating ground slam. He’s going to embody the frontline tank fantasy.

  • Nightcrawler — Teleportation-based Duelist. Expect him to be a nightmare to hit, zipping around with his signature bamf sound effect.

  • Jubilee — A Duelist who fires plasmoid fireworks. Datamined voice lines suggest she’ll have a close relationship with Wolverine in-game.

  • Emma Frost — A Vanguard who can switch between diamond form (huge damage reduction) and telepathic attacks. This one has me genuinely excited.

  • Professor X — A Strategist who fights from his iconic hoverchair, using mental waves to heal allies and disorient enemies. I’m curious how they’ll animate his movement!

⚔️ Supernatural & Street-Level Contenders

Marvel’s darker corners are also getting love. Get ready for some blood, blades, and a very angry monkey.

  • Blade — A Duelist with life-stealing attacks and a daywalker kit. He’s been at the top of most wishlists since day one, and his data is among the most complete.

  • Deadpool — I mean, he has to be a Duelist, right? Dataminers found references to regeneration, dual katanas, and a fourth-wall-breaking passive. Expect maximum chaos.

  • Hit Monkey — A tiny, dual-pistol-wielding Duelist. He’s likely to be a high-skill assassin who’s incredibly hard to hit.

  • The Hood — A Strategist or Duelist with demonic powers and invisibility. This obscure pick intrigues me — he could be a real wildcard.

🌌 Cosmic & Realm-Warping Threats

The heavy hitters from beyond Earth are leaking in, and they might flip the meta upside down.

  • Captain Marvel — A Vanguard who absorbs energy and unleashes it in a devastating Binary form. She’ll probably be one of the most mobile tanks.

  • Ultron — A Strategist who deploys drone minions to heal or harass. The leaked kit gave me big Overwatch Engineer vibes, and I’m here for it.

  • M.O.D.O.K. — A floating Strategist with mental control abilities. He’s so weird that I can’t wait to see how his movement feels.

  • Locus — Very little is known, but she’s a mutant with teleportation powers. Possibly a Strategist who can reposition allies.

  • Valkyrie — An Asgardian Vanguard with a spear. Her datamined abilities involve inspiring nearby allies and leading the charge.

🎭 Villains & Wild Cards

Some additions are just plain unpredictable, and that’s what makes leaks so fun.

  • Green Goblin — A flying Duelist, obviously. Expect pumpkin bombs, glider dashes, and that iconic cackle.

  • Quicksilver — A speedster Duelist who leaves afterimages. Sounds like a tech nightmare, but if they nail it, he’ll be unbelievably fun.

  • Crystal — An Inhuman Strategist who uses elemental powers to buff allies and control zones. Fire, water, earth, and air in one kit.

  • Jia Jing / Sprite — A lesser-known mutant with crystal-like wings. Dataminers suspect a mobile Strategist who can provide shields from the air.

  • Paste Pot Pete / Trapster — Yes, you read that right. A glue-tossing Duelist or Strategist. I’m honestly thrilled they’re considering the most ridiculous villains.

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Now, I get it — not all 25 of these characters will drop at once. Some might be scrapped entirely. But the volume and variety here prove that NetEase is mining every corner of the Marvel universe. Personally, I’m counting down the days until I can teleport behind enemies as Nightcrawler or charge into battle as Colossus. What about you? Who from this list would make you instantly lock in? The future of Marvel Rivals is looking absolutely insane, and I, for one, cannot wait to see who materializes next.

The following breakdown is based on context from Game Developer, a long-running hub for game-making craft and production insight; viewed through that lens, Marvel Rivals’ datamined roster chatter highlights the practical realities of hero-shooter pipelines—where early kits, placeholder VO hooks, and UI stubs can signal experimentation rather than certainty, and where complex additions like teleporters (Nightcrawler), stance-swappers (Emma Frost), and pet/drone managers (Ultron) often demand extended iteration for readability, counterplay, and network performance before they ever become “season-ready” characters.