The next Marvel Rivals hero has arrived online

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Key conclusions

  • Marvel Rivals will have 25 characters at launch with no need for grinds or microtransactions to unlock.
  • Psylocke will join Marvel Rivals, showcasing a ninja-inspired redesign and unique abilities.
  • Fans are waiting for Psylocke's official release date in Marvel Rivals, excited about her offensive potential and support.



Rivals of MarvelThe next game character Psylocke appeared on the Internet. Coming later this year, Rivals of Marvel is a team-based PVP shooter featuring superheroes and villains with unique abilities that stay true to the original Marvel characters.

Rivals of Marvel will have a total of 25 playable characters available at launch, including the likes of Captain America, The Winter Soldier, and Black Panther. The best part is that players will reportedly not need to grind EXP points or buy them through microtransactions to unlock them. Also, given the vastness of the Marvel universe, the Net Ease title is likely to add more characters and maps in future updates.

One exciting character that is supposedly coming Rivals of Marvel none other than Psylocke from X-Men. Leaker 404 Leak shared a short video on Twitter showing Psylocke sporting a new look and leaving behind pink and purple butterflies after disappearing. The past Rivals of Marvel leaks have teased that Psylocke will be playable in the future, and this short animation may be the confirmation excited fans may need.



When does Psylocke launch in Marvel Rivals?

There is still no confirmed release date for Psylocke, so Rivals of Marvel fans will have to wait for Net Ease to make an official announcement. However, many of them have already expressed their excitement for the main Psylocke once it becomes available. A number of players also praised Psylocke's redesign Rivals of Marvelwhere she is dressed in ninja-inspired gear rather than her usual purple and black ensemble. It also fits Rivals of Marvel' other redesign decisions, such as updating Spider-Man's appearance to make certain elements look more impactful.

The story of Psylocke as a ninja

  • Rivals of MarvelPsylocke looks like a ninja, which is new to many Marvel fans.


Psylocke is a powerful mutant psychic and otherworldly known for using telepathy, telekinesis and psionic weapons in battle. Although she is commonly seen wielding a psionic sword or wielding a katana in various Marvel media, she was not officially classified as a ninja until she swapped bodies with Kwannan, a ninja assassin from The Hand, in Amazing X-Men comic series. It is quite possible that Rivals of Marvel» version of Psylocke inspired Amazing X-Menmutant iteration.

Given Psylocke's offensive abilities, it is also possible that she could be classified as a duelist in Rivals of Marvel like Magician. This role involves characters that deal significant damage to opponents, making them the best frontline fighters to eliminate opponents. Psylocke can be a good melee character who can also provide support using his telekinetic abilities. On the other hand, it can mean Rivals of Marvel may need to release more Strategists and Vanguards because the game may become too difficult for Duelist after launch.


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