Another Marvel Rivals hero has leaked online

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Key things

  • Marvel Rivals will feature 25 characters at launch, requiring no grind or microtransactions to unlock.
  • Psylocke joins Marvel Rivals, showcasing a ninja-inspired redesign and unique powers.
  • Fans await the official release date of Psylocke in Marvel Rivals, excited about her offensive and support potential.



Marvel RivalsAnother playable Psylocke character leaked online. Coming out 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 feature a total of 25 playable characters at launch, including the likes of Captain America, Winter Soldier and Black Panther. The best part is that players will reportedly not have to grind for EXP points or buy them through microtransactions to unlock them. Additionally, 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 said to be 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, leaving behind pink and purple butterflies after disappearing. Past Marvel Rivals leaks have teased that Psylocke might become playable in the future, and this short animation might be the confirmation that eager fans might need.



When is Psylocke coming out in Marvel Rivals?

There is still no confirmed release date for Psylocke, so Marvel Rivals fans will have to wait for Net Ease's official announcement. However, many of them have already expressed their excitement for a main Psylocke once it becomes available. A number of players also praised Psylocke's redesign in Marvel Rivalswhich sees her wearing ninja inspired gear and not her usual purple and black ensemble. This is also consistent with Marvel Rivals” other redesign decisions, such as updating Spider-Man's appearance to make certain elements look more prominent.

The story behind Psylocke as a ninja

  • Marvel RivalsPsylocke looks similar to a ninja, which is new to many Marvel fans.


Psylocke is a powerful mutant psychic and Otherworlder known for using telepathy, telekinesis, and psionic weapons in battle. Although she was usually seen wielding a psionic sword or katana in various Marvel media, she was not officially classified as a ninja until she switched bodies with Kwannon, a ninja assassin from The Hand, in Unreal X-Men comic book series. That is quite possible Marvel Rivals” version of Psylocke is inspired Unreal X-Menmutant iteration.

Given Psylocke's offensive abilities, it is also possible that she could be classified as a Duelist Marvel Rivals like Magik. This role includes characters that deal significant damage to opponents, making them the best frontline players to take down opponents. Psylocke could make a good melee character that could also provide support with her telekinetic abilities. On the other hand, it can mean Marvel Rivals more strategists and vanguards may need to be released as the game may be too combat heavy at launch.


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