Summary
- Marvel Rivals may add Ultron as a strategist in Season 1, with an ability kit of lasers and drones.
- 20 million people have played Marvel Rivals since its release in early December.
- Many fans are excited about the prospect of another strategist coming to the game, as some feel that the hero shooter is currently overrun by Duelists.
A standout Marvel Rivals leaker reveals that villain Ultron may be coming to the hero shooter in Season 1 as a strategist, and goes on to detail the character's ability kit. At the time of writing, there are 33 characters in the list above Marvel Rivals. All of these heroes and villains belong to one of three roles: Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist. Vanguards are usually capable of blocking or taking a lot of damage, while Duelists dish out damage most effectively. Strategists fill a support role within the game, providing heals and buffs while mixing in attacks when they can.
NetEase Games recently celebrated a major milestone, revealing that 20 million people have played Marvel Rivals since the launch in early December. This comes shortly after announcing that the game was downloaded more than 10 million times within 72 hours of its release. While fans have had some complaints about balancing in the title, many players have been enthusiastically positive about their experience.
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The outstanding ones Marvel Rivals leaker RivalsLeaks posted an image on Twitter of Ultron's ability kit, revealing that the villain will likely be a strategist in the game. While RivalsLeaks previously claimed that Ultron would be coming Marvel Rivalsthey didn't have many details to share then. The current image shows that Ultron's primary attack is a laser beam, while the character's ultimate attack will summon drones that both damage enemies and heal allies. If true, it seems Ultron will also have a flight mechanic similar to Iron Man's with the ability to slowly descend like Rocket Raccoon. It seems the rogue may also have an ability that allows a large drone to follow a designated ally, primarily healing the target while distributing smaller heals to additional allies in the area.
Ultron can be a strategist in Marvel Rivals
Many fans are excited about the prospect of another strategist coming to the game, as some players feel that the hero shooter is currently overrun by Duelists. Part of the community has asked for a role queue within Marvel Rivalsbut the game's director said the team has no intention of implementing such a thing.
As fans settle into the rhythm of Season 0, leakers have been digging through the files for clues about future releases. A leaker recently revealed that The Thing is likely to arrive Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard, while the Human Torch and Mr. Fantastic can be duelists. Very little is known about Sue Storm, but many leakers believe she will be released as a strategist. With so much to look forward to, many fans are hopeful Marvel Rivals will continue to succeed well into the future.