Summary
- Fans have been coming up with concepts for new heroes to add to Marvel Rivals.
- One fan imagines Wasp as a Strategist with healing abilities.
- Marvel Rivals is expected to get more heroes in the future.
A Marvel Rivals fan has just imagined an impressive move set for Wasp should the famous heroine eventually become a playable character. Marvel Rivals has been very successful since its full launch earlier this month, with gamers diving headfirst into the multiplayer hero shooter’s cast of classic Marvel characters and frantic Overwatch-style action. There are currently 33 playable Marvel Rivals characters to choose from, and developer NetEase has promised much more to come.
Fans have already filled their wishlists for future Marvel Rivals characters, with a poll released before the game's December 2024 launch suggesting that Ghost Rider, Deadpool, and Gambit are among those that gamers want to play the most. Others have asked for characters like Yondu of Guardians of the Galaxy fame and resident X-Men teleporter Nightcrawler, while recent Marvel Rivals leaks have hinted at exciting additions like the Fantastic Four’s Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, and The Thing alongside the villainous robot Ultron.
In the meantime, a Reddit user by the handle of Exurii recently shared their concept kit set for a Marvel Rivals version of The Wasp, a classic Avengers member who hasn’t been added to the game yet. This take on Wasp seems to be based on the Hope van Dyne version from the MCU, and is classified as a Strategist. This means that Wasp would be focused on healing teammates and providing stat-boosting effects to help win the match.
Marvel Rivals Concept Envisions Wasp as a Strategist
Wasp’s primary moves are a short-range Concussive Blast and a Medical Amplifier, the latter of which would release a cone-shaped healing ray to bring allies back into fighting form. Wasp’s would-be Marvel Rivals abilities also include Bio-mech Symphony, which releases toxins that inflict anti-heal on opponents, Microlight Aviation, in which Wasp shrinks down for continuous flight, Stinging Nettle, a cluster of mines that also inflict anti-heal, and Smoke Barrage, which releases a wall of smoke that covers the battlefield. For her Marvel Rivals Team-Up ability, Wasp has Apoidea Overhead, which she would perform alongside Ant-Man.
Many other Reddit users are impressed with Exurii’s Marvel Rivals Wasp concept, though some would rather have the original Janet van Dyne version of the character instead of the more modern Hope. Exurii has also posted a concept of Ant-Man as a Marvel Rivals Duelist, which seems designed to be used in tandem with their hypothetical version of the Wasp. Both characters have a long and storied history in Marvel comics and films, and would make interesting additions to the growing Marvel Rivals roster.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- 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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- 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
