Next Rumored Playable Character Psylocke Leaked For Marvel Rivals

As an avid gamer with years of experience under my belt, diving into the world of Marvel Rivals has been a long-awaited event for me. The recent unveiling of Psylocke, a character whose comic book roots run deep and whose in-game design is inspired by the captivating “Demon Days” arc, has sent a thrill down my spine.


Enthusiasts of the forthcoming multiplayer shooter featuring superheroes from Marvel, known as Marvel Rivals, have been given a glimpse into what’s to be expected. The game’s creator, NetEase Games, organized a fan event through one of its communication platforms, offering a sneak peek at an upcoming character that players will be able to control.

Today, the official Discord for Marvel Rivals hosted a trivia contest where participants received a sneak peek at Psylocke. The trivia questions revealed that Psylocke’s character is influenced by the “Demon Days” comic series by Peach Momoko, set in a fictional ancient Japan filled with mystical creatures known as yōkai.

— Miller Ross (@mmmmmmmmiller) September 22, 2024

Based on updates from Miller Ross, who closely monitors the ongoing news about the team-based PvP shooter featuring superheroes, they recently announced on Twitter that their development team hosted a trivia contest through their Discord channel. As a prize, participants were given early access to a future playable character, which turned out to be Betsy Braddock, more famously recognized as Psylocke from Marvel Comics.

The game creator shared a sneak peek video demonstrating the new superhero character joining the existing team. This preview offered a glimpse into how her in-game appearance and powers might be portrayed. Additionally, Ross mentioned that Psylocke’s game design is influenced by Peach Momoko’s “Demon Days” comic series set in a fantastical feudal Japan filled with mythical creatures known as yōkai.

The unveiling of Psylocke has sparked a lot of debate online, with fans appreciating her game design yet speculating about the role she might play (Duelist, Strategist, or Vanguard). It remains uncertain when exactly Psylocke will be added to the Marvel Rivals roster, whether it’s at launch in December 2024 or during a possible upcoming Closed Beta Test. We’ll keep tracking any updates on this character’s future appearance.

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2024-09-23 11:13