Marvel Rivals May Let Players Create Original Heroes

A new report suggests that Marvel Rivals could eventually introduce original characters into its growing roster of heroes and villains. This would mark a major shift for the game, which has so far focused on adding familiar Marvel icons each season. If true, the feature could give players fresh experiences and keep content drops exciting for years to come.

📈 Marvel Rivals’ Steady Growth

Since its launch in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has thrived thanks to a steady stream of new characters each season:

• Season 1 → Fantastic Four
• Season 2 → Ultron & Emma Frost
• Season 3 (current) → Blade & Phoenix

This regular cadence has kept daily player counts strong—but the possibility of original, never-before-seen heroes could take things to the next level.

🛠️ NetEase Gains Creative Freedom

According to a report from MP1st, Creative Director Guangyun Chen confirmed that NetEase has permission to create entirely new heroes for Marvel Rivals.

“We are allowed to introduce original characters,” Chen explained, before teasing fans with a simple: “stay tuned.”

While no official confirmation has been made about when (or if) such a character will appear, the acknowledgment suggests future updates may expand the roster beyond Marvel’s established canon.

🚀 Why This Matters

• New Dimensions of Gameplay → Original characters could bring completely unique powers and mechanics, adding unpredictability to roster updates.
• Fresh Appeal → Even long-time Marvel fans might be intrigued by heroes exclusive to Marvel Rivals, offering something they can’t find in comics or films.
• Balanced Strategy → NetEase may still focus on popular, fan-demanded Marvel icons first, before branching out into original creations.

This mix of classic and brand-new heroes could give Marvel Rivals an edge over other hero shooters.

📅 Long-Term Support

Back in February 2025, NetEase confirmed that Marvel Rivals is built for the long run, promising at least 10 years of support. With a roadmap that ambitious, original characters could play a key role in keeping the game fresh well into the next console generation.

Meanwhile, Marvel fans also have more to look forward to—Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has been confirmed to receive long-term support as well, ensuring that the Marvel gaming universe is only getting bigger.

🔥 Whether it’s Blade slicing through enemies or a brand-new, never-before-seen hero, Marvel Rivals is setting the stage for a future filled with surprises.