Leaks concerning upcoming heroes and villains inMarvel Rivalshave been rampant. With Season 0 ending soon and Season 1 on the horizon, dataminers have found a variety of new characters in the game’s files. However, it’s undetermined how many heroes will be launchingMarvel RivalsSeason 1 and how many are slated for a later date.
As of December 31, at least fifteen new characters are rumored to join the game. WithMarvel Rivalsleaks gaining momentum, one hero already stands out as a perfect fit. Valkyrie, known for her Asgardian ties, is expected to join the third-person hero shooter in the near future.
Leakers Tease Valkyrie Set to Arrive in Marvel Rivals
Valkyrie’s Addition to Marvel Rivals Makes Perfect Sense
The totallist of upcomingMarvel Rivalsheroes, as of December 31, includes the following. Six of the characters, notated with a *, have already been confirmed via official art.
Information from leaks is subject to change or may be false, so players should not take this list as fact.
Which version of Valkyrie will be coming to NetEase Games' latest free-to-play title remains to be seen. The most significant is the warrior Brunnhilde. As a member of the Valkyrior, a group of female warriors who guide the souls of fallen heroes to Valhalla, she is an ally of Thor and has worked alongside the Avengers and Defenders.Tessa Thompson, who plays Valkyriein the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is directly inspired by Brunnhilde, albeit with a few unique traits.
Another notable version isJane Foster, who accepted the role of ValkyrieinWar of the Realms(2019). Marvel Comics fans may also note that Samantha Parrington, introduced inThe Incredible Hulk#142 (1971), briefly became Valkyrie after the Enchantress manipulated her. Years later, she permanently adopted the personality in TheDefenders(vol. 2) #4 (2001).
“Which version of Valkyrie will be coming to NetEase Games' latest free-to-play title remains to be seen.”
Regardless, withValkyrie rumored to be joiningMarvel Rivals, there’s a lot of speculation as to what her kit could look like. She typically wields melee-based weapons throughout her comic book history and MCU appearances. This includes her sword, Dragonfang, battle axes, spears, and oftentimes a shield.
Valkyrie Already Primed for Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals
Leakers have not shared details beyond her name, leaving fans divided over whether she will be a Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist. Still, her arrival is the next logical step inMarvel Rivals' future. The game currently features three other Asgardian characters: Hela, Thor, and Loki, with Valkyrie poised to be the potential fourth.
Notably, Hela, Thor, and Loki all benefit from Ragnarok Rebirth when on the same team. During thisMarvel RivalsTeam-Up Ability, when Hela secures a final hit on an enemy, she can instantly resurrect one of her brothers if they’re already dead or grant them bonus health if they are still alive. While Valkyrie doesn’t share any familial ties with Hela, she could benefit from the same or a new Team-Up skill.
AsMarvel Rivalscontinues to expand its roster, adding more characters inspired by Norse mythology makes complete sense. With two maps already dedicated to the sacred World Tree of Norse cosmology, Yggsgard: Royal Palace andYggsgard: Yggdrasill Path, the female warrior of Valhalla would likely be a welcome addition to the Asgardian-inspired lineup. Hopefully, NetEase Games will reveal official details about her soon.
