The next hero of Marvel Rivals has appeared online

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



Marvel RivalsThe next Psylocke playable character has appeared online. Coming later this year, Marvel Rivals is a team-based PVP shooter featuring superheroes and villains with unique abilities that stay true to the original Marvel characters.

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

An interesting character supposedly coming Marvel Rivals is none other than Psylocke from X-Men. Leaker 404 Leak shared a short video on Twitter showing Psylocke sporting a new look and leaving pink and purple butterflies after disappearing. Last Marvel Rivals Leaks have shown that Psylocke could become playable in the future, and this short animation could be the confirmation that excited fans might need.



When is Psylocke launching in Marvel Rivals?

There's no confirmed release date for Psylocke yet, so Marvel Rivals 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 Marvel Rivalswhich sees her wearing ninja-inspired gear rather than her usual purple and black ensemble. This is also in accordance with Marvel RivalsOther redesign decisions, such as updating Spider-Man's appearance to make certain elements appear more striking.

The story behind Psylocke as a ninja

  • Marvel RivalsPsylocke looks ninja-like, which is new to many Marvel fans.


Psylocke is a powerful psychic mutant and otherworldly known for her use of telepathy, telekinesis, and psionic weapons in battle. Although she was usually seen wielding a psionic sword or katana in various Marvel mediums, she was not officially classified as a ninja until she swapped bodies with Kwannon, a ninja assassin from The Hand, in Uncanny X-Men comic book series. It is very possible that Marvel RivalsPsylocke's version is inspired by Uncanny X-Menmutant iteration.

Given Psylocke's offensive abilities, it is also possible that she would be classified as a Duelist in Marvel Rivals like Magik. This role includes characters that deal significant damage to opponents, making them the best leaders to eliminate opponents. Psylocke could make a good melee character that could provide support using her telekinetic powers. On the other hand, it could mean that Marvel Rivals they might need to release more strategists and vanguards as the game might become too duelist heavy at launch.


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