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A Marvel Rivals leaker recently shared images of an unreleased Groot skin.
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The upcoming shell is reportedly called “Rusted Groot”.
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Season 1 of Marvel Rivals will debut in January 2025.
A standout Marvel Rivals leaker recently shared new images of an unreleased skin for the character Groot. As the game's Winter Celebration event draws to a close, rumors and leaks have many fans wondering what's next for the popular hero shooter. With season 1 of Marvel Rivals officially launched in January, some players are expecting big things.
Groot is one of Marvel Rivals' Vanguard characters, meaning he has a fairly large health pool and a unique set of abilities that help him protect his allies. As Groot runs around the battlefield, he can put up walls that block enemy damage and provide protection for allies. In addition to summoning defensive barriers, the hero can create offensive walls that attack nearby enemies. Groot also has cooperative abilities with Rocket Raccoon and Jeff the Land Shark, allowing the strategist heroes to ride on his shoulder. While Vanguards provide important defensive advantages to a team's composition, they are far inferior to Duelists. Fortunately, a new leak hinted that The Thing may be coming Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard, which would bolster the number of tanks in the game.
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In a recent post on Twitter, RivalsInfo shared gameplay footage of a new skin supposedly named Rusted Groot. The cosmetics show the hero with muted brown bark instead of his typically vibrant appearance. Pieces of barbed wire appear to be wrapped around his arms, legs and waist. A lantern hangs from his makeshift belt and bits of dull purple fabric drape over his neck and back. He also appears to have a word carved into his left arm, although it's hard to make out the letters in the video. RivalsInfo has been busy sharing a variety of leaks lately, even showing off a new skin for Marvel Rivals' Bruce Banner with the title Wasteland Hulk.
The leaker has also told players to expect a wide range of cosmetics to celebrate the Lunar New Year, even revealing gameplay footage of a new skin for Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. There's no way to know if new skins will debut in the store, a battle pass, or as part of an event. Many fans are excited to see the game expand its offerings so soon after launch, especially since then Marvel Rivals recently released winter themed skins for Magik, Venom, Rocket Raccoon and Groot.
Leakers have been busy rummaging through the game's files for information to share with the community and have found a lot more than just skins. They have also revealed data on new maps, characters and team-ups that are coming Marvel Rivals. While many leaks turn out to be true, it's important to remember that these aren't official announcements or a confirmation of what's to come. Sometimes leaked skins, maps or events are changed while others never even materialize. With so much on the horizon too Marvel Rivalsmany fans are excited about the future of the hero shooter.