Summary

  • Missing text in Fastball Special team-up ability hints at possible arrival of Colossus.
  • Fans speculate on potential new heroes.
  • Excitement grows over rumored team-ups between future heroes.

A recent video by a popular Marvel Rivals streamer pointed out missing text within the game's description of the team-up ability Fastball Special, leading some players to believe NetEase Games is hinting at the arrival of Colossus. Marvel Rivals is currently nearing the end of Season 0, and the community is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Season 1. While very little is known about the upcoming season, many fans are expecting to see new characters, maps, and even game modes.

Fastball Special is currently a team-up ability between Wolverine and Hulk in Marvel Rivals. The special move requires that both characters confirm the team-up. Once triggered, Hulk picks up Wolverine and can throw him in any direction, allowing the mutant to close the gap between himself and nearby enemies. Many fans are eager to see more X-Men come to the game, with some asking for a Marvel Rivals team-up between Wolverine and Gambit inspired by the popular X-Men '97 TV show.

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Marvel Rivals Leak Reveals Four New Heroes Are Coming in Season 1

A prominent Marvel Rivals leaker surprises fans by revealing that four new heroes could be making their debut in Season 1 of the popular hero shooter.

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In a recent post on TikTok, a video by flats_ow points out that the description of the Fastball Special team-up ability says "Wolverine can interact with Hulk or." There appears to be a missing name, which some fans believe could point to Colossus, as the two X-Men have used such a move in other media. While the game could certainly be hinting at the arrival of Colossus, some leakers believe Fastball Special was originally intended to be a team-up between Wolverine, Hulk, and The Thing. It has been rumored that The Thing will be a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals, which would make him similar to Hulk when considering the Fastball Special ability.

Marvel Rivals Fans Believe Wolverine’s Fastball Special Team-up Ability Hints at the Arrival of Colossus

While many characters for Marvel Rivals have been leaked by players digging through the hero shooter's files, some fans believe NetEase Games has left an intentional hint for players with a keen eye. This could be the case, but another section of the community suggests that this is just a typo within the game's text. There's no way to know for sure, but some players seem to be having fun speculating about the possibilities.

Many fans are also excited about a rumored team-up ability between Human Torch and Storm. A leaker recently revealed Human Torch's full ability kit in Marvel Rivals, revealing that he will be able to unite with Storm to create fire tornadoes on the battlefield. The leak also revealed that Human Torch will be a Duelist with the ability to create walls of flame to help control zones and hinder enemies. With Season 1 just around the corner and rumors flying around the internet, many fans are excited to see what comes next for the popular hero shooter.

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Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
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Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
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Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
Cross Save
No
Franchise
Marvel
Number of Players
1-6
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
December 6, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
December 6, 2024
PS5 Release Date
December 6, 2024
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
How Long To Beat
7.5 hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
20 GB
OpenCritic Rating
Strong