Honestly, it feels like we can't go a week without a massive Marvel Rivals new characters leak blowing up the community. NetEase is moving fast. Like, scary fast. We just got Deadpool—who is basically breaking the game right now with that wild triple-role mechanic—and yet everyone is already looking at the horizon.
If you've been playing since the December 2024 launch, you know the drill. Dataminers like X0XLEAK and Matfacio have been digging through the backend files like they’re looking for vibranium. And they found plenty.
The Mutants are Taking Over (And We Love It)
It's no secret that the X-Men are the darlings of Marvel Rivals right now. After the Season 5 hype with Rogue and Gambit, the files are practically screaming "To Me, My X-Men."
Professor X is the big one. He’s been in the "active development" pile for ages. The latest datamines even have names for his moves: X-Men Collection, Potential Stimulation, and Mind Projection. Word on the street is he’ll be a Strategist. Makes sense, right? It’s hard to imagine Chuck brawling in the frontline when he can just melt your brain from the back of the map. Some fans think he might even use a hoverchair for traversal, which would be a vibe.
Then there’s Quicksilver. People have been begging for a true speedster since day one. We have hints of him being a high-mobility Duelist. If they get his speed right without breaking the servers, he’s going to be a nightmare for backline supports.
Who else is hiding in the code?
- Nightcrawler: Think of him as the ultimate "flanker" Strategist. There’s talk of his "BAMF" smoke clouds actually healing teammates while he repositions.
- Colossus: We need more Vanguards. Period. Magik’s big brother is a natural fit for a frontline tank.
- Jubilee: Often dismissed, but her "fireworks" could easily be translated into a crowd-control heavy Duelist kit.
Beyond the X-Gene: The Heavy Hitters
While the mutants are hogging the spotlight, there are some massive non-X-Men names circulating. Captain Marvel is a name that keeps popping up in voice lines. You’ve probably heard other characters referencing her in spawn. Usually, when the voice actors have already recorded lines for a character, they aren’t far off. Rumors suggest she might actually be a Vanguard rather than a Duelist, which would be an interesting twist on her power set.
And then there's the Doctor Doom situation. With the MCU pivoting hard toward Doom in 2026, it’s basically a guarantee that NetEase will want him in the game to coincide with the movie hype. He’s the ultimate "boss" character. Whether he’s a Vanguard or a high-tech Strategist is still being debated in the forums.
That Weird "Paste Pot Pete" Leak
Okay, let’s talk about the weird stuff. Early leaks mentioned Paste Pot Pete (also known as Trapster). Most people laughed it off. I mean, come on, a guy who shoots glue? But then the files for Elsa Bloodstone started appearing in the same "slot."
It’s very likely that "Paste Pot Pete" was a placeholder name to throw off dataminers. NetEase is getting smarter. They know we’re watching. They’ve started using codenames for abilities to keep things under wraps.
Why the Marvel Rivals New Characters Leak Matters for the Meta
Look, leaks are fun for hype, but they actually tell us where the game is going. Right now, the game is heavily Duelist-weighted. We have too many people trying to be the "main character" and not enough people playing Vanguard or Strategist.
The recent leaks for Emma Frost (who apparently has a Diamond Form for tanking) and Beast suggest that NetEase is trying to balance things out. They know that if the game stays a 6v6 deathmatch with no roles, it’ll die.
What to expect in Season 6 and 7
We already know Deadpool is here for Season 6 "Night at the Museum." But look closely at the new Convoy map—the Collector's Museum. There are hints of Cosmo the Spacedog and maybe even The Collector himself playing a role.
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If the pattern holds, Season 7 might finally bring the "Hellfire Gala" theme we’ve been hearing about. That would be the perfect time to drop Professor X or Jean Grey (Phoenix).
Sorting Fact from Fiction
You’ve gotta be careful with these "leaked" rosters on Reddit. Just because a name is in the files doesn't mean they're coming next month. Some characters, like Ultron, were in the files for nearly a year before they actually dropped.
NetEase likes to group characters by theme. If we get a "Cosmic" season, expect Captain Marvel or the remaining Guardians. If it’s "Street Level," look out for Daredevil (who is already confirmed for a 4.5 update) or Moon Knight variants.
What You Should Do Now
If you’re trying to stay ahead of the curve, start practicing your projectile aim and vertical movement. The upcoming roster looks very mobile.
- Save your units. Don't blow everything on skins if you’re hoping to unlock a specific hero’s mastery path early.
- Watch the "Team-Up" previews. The leaks suggest that the next wave of characters will have massive synergies with the current roster (like the rumored Spider-Man and Peni Parker "Web Bomb" buff).
- Check the Midtown and Times Square maps. NetEase loves hiding teasers in the background art. There's an Oscorp building that people swear is a hint for Green Goblin.
The Marvel Rivals new characters leak cycle isn't slowing down. Whether it’s a psychic mutant or a guy with a pumpkin bomb, the roster is about to get a lot more crowded. Keep your eyes on the official patch notes, but keep one ear to the ground—the dataminers usually find the gold first.