Marvel Rivals Could Have Original Characters In The Future

Marvel Rivals, a game developed by NetEase, has the potential to introduce original characters in the future, in addition to the roster of comic book heroes. The game's creative director, Guanguang, confirmed that NetEase has the go-ahead to create original characters, though he didn't provide any specific details. Marvel Rivals has a regular content release schedule, with a new character added once a month, every half season. Since its launch in December 2024, the game has added eight new characters, the most recent being Blade. While it's unlikely that Marvel Rivals will get an original character anytime soon, NetEase is likely planning ahead, and there's a possibility that the developer may want to put its own mark on the Marvel universe with an original character. Additionally, the character release schedule is not dependent on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's slate of movies and TV shows, allowing the in-game storyline to take precedence.