Marvel Rivals May Get Original Marvel Characters
Ahmed Hassan 
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- Marvel Rivals will feature original characters in addition to established heroes and villains from Marvel Comics.
- NetEase Games has received approval from Marvel to create these original characters for the game.
- The specifics of the original characters, including their identity and release date, are yet to be revealed.
- While there is a vast pool of existing Marvel Comics characters that could potentially join the game, an original creation might still be developed in the future.
Marvel Rivals Expands Universe with Original Characters in Development
NetEase Games has secured Marvel’s approval to develop original characters for Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play action game featuring heroes and villains from Marvel Comics. At a recent event, Guangguang, director of Marvel Rivals, confirmed this permission, stating, “Yep, we can bring in original characters.” When asked if an original character was currently in development for reveal, Guangguang replied, “Stay tuned.” Given the extensive roster of existing Marvel Comics characters yet to join the game, an original creation might not be an immediate focus, though NetEase retains the option to introduce one.
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