Nightcrawler teleports into Marvel Rivals roster as new combat specialist

A reliable Marvel Rivals insider has revealed that Nightcrawler is set to join the hero shooter’s roster as a Duelist class character. This news emerges as the game continues its Spring Festival event, which introduced new gameplay modes and rewards for players between January 23 and February 14.

The Duelist class in Marvel Rivals focuses on delivering maximum damage output and securing eliminations during matches. Current Duelists showcase diverse combat styles, with characters like Spider-Man specializing in agile combat maneuvers, while others such as Punisher excel at long-range engagement through strategic turret placement.

According to a leak shared on Twitter, X0X_LEAK uncovered data suggesting Nightcrawler’s addition to the game. While specific abilities remain unknown, the character’s signature teleportation powers from comics and screen adaptations could translate into unique gameplay mechanics. Some community members speculate his abilities might parallel Magik’s portal-based combat system, with fans already creating concept artwork for the beloved mutant’s potential appearance.

Marvel Rivals expands with X-Men roster additions

X0X_LEAK’s findings also point to other X-Men characters potentially joining the game, including Rogue as a Strategist and Gambit as another Duelist. While these revelations remain unconfirmed, they align with NetEase Games’ ambitious character release strategy.

NetEase Games has committed to introducing new heroes every six weeks, promising two character additions per season. Beyond the confirmed upcoming arrivals of Human Torch and The Thing, the development team maintains flexibility in their release schedule. This aggressive content roadmap has generated enthusiasm among players, who recognize Marvel’s extensive character library as a rich source for future additions.