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A recentMarvel Rivalsdatamine has revealed some future alternate skins inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other sources. Developed by NetEase and announced in late March,Marvel Rivalsis a 6v6 multiplayer hero shooter inspired by games likeOverwatch 2, pitting classic heroes and villains from the House of Ideas against each other in frantic battles. Earlier this month,Marvel Rivalsheld a closed alpha test that allowed select players to try out the game for themselves and give feedback for its eventual full release.
So far, there are 18 playable characters confirmed forMarvel Rivals, ranging from household names like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange to lesser-known heroes like Luna Snow. At the beginning of May, noted superhero video game leaker Miller Ross unearthed data that hinted atfutureMarvel Rivalscharacterslike Captain America, all four members of The Fantastic Four, and even Venom - who had a starring role inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2last fall and is rumored to be receiving his own game set in the same universe.
Miller Ross recently came across another intriguingMarvel Rivalsleak, one that he quickly shared on Twitter. Said leak is centered around the latestMarvel Rivalsupdate patch, which Ross says contains 37 hidden character skins. 32 of these skins are said to be complete, with 5 of them still being “WIP” as Ross puts it. Theseinclude MCU-inspired alternate costumes, such as Scarlet Witch and Zombie Strange fromDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Groot, Mantis, Star-Lord, and Rocket Raccoon fromGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Iron Man and Spider-Man fromAvengers: Endgame, and Namor fromBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Marvel Rivals Leaked Skins Draw From Recent MCU Movies
Miller Ross’s latestMarvel Rivalsleak also mentions comic-inspired character skins, such as the Bombastic Bag Man 2099, “Punk Storm,” and “VEN#M.” When asked if “Punk Storm” is Storm’s classic 80s mohawk look, Ross said that this version will feature a similar hairstyle but looks very different. Ross also noted that “VEN#M” isn’t an alternate skin forthe previously rumored Venom, but rather Peni Parker, who was confirmed as a playableMarvel Rivalscharacter since the beginning. In the comics, VEN#M is a mech suit similar to the one Peni operates as the SP//dr, albeit operated by her classmate and rival Addy Brock.
It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise thatMarvel Rivalswould have alternate character skins inspired by the mainstream MCU movies, as such outfits have made their way into games likeMarvel’s AvengersandtheMarvel’s Spider-Manseriesover the years. The presence of comic-book-inspired looks like Bombastic Bag Man 2099 and VEN#M also indicate that the developers ofMarvel Rivalsare looking toward all aspects of the Marvel brand for content if this latest leak is indeed accurate.
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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 RosterChoose 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 DynamicsWith 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 SynergyCoordinate 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 DestructionTear 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 UpdatesThe 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!
