The Marvel Rivals community is buzzing with excitement after a prominent leaker revealed five potential new characters coming to NetEase Games' popular hero shooter. According to the leaks, players might soon see Forge, Amaranth, Hive, Armor, and White Fox joining the ever-expanding roster of playable heroes.

NetEase Games has maintained an ambitious release schedule for Marvel Rivals since its launch. With Season 2: Hellfire Gala recently introducing Emma Frost as a Vanguard character, the developers have announced plans to shorten future seasons to two months while maintaining the pace of two new heroes per season. This means fans can expect a fresh addition to the hero roster every month.

The leaks, shared by known insider X0X_LEAK, suggest interesting roles for each potential new character:

• White Fox: Expected to join as a Strategist
• Amaranth: Potentially a melee-focused Duelist
• Hive and Armor: Both speculated to be Vanguards
• Forge: The highly-requested X-Men character might debut as a Strategist

This lineup suggests NetEase is focusing on balancing the game's roles, particularly by adding more Strategists and Vanguards to counter the current dominance of Duelist characters.

In addition to character leaks, Marvel Rivals players have something else to look forward to. The new Giant-Size Brain Blast game mode is scheduled to launch on April 25. While primarily an aesthetic change that gives all heroes bobble-head appearances, it promises to add fresh fun to the gameplay experience.

The Marvel Rivals community has responded enthusiastically to these leaks, particularly regarding the potential addition of Forge, a fan-favorite X-Men character. Many players have been requesting more support-oriented characters, making the rumored Strategist additions particularly welcome.

With a steady stream of new content including characters, game modes, and the recent PS Plus bundle featuring Squirrel Girl, Marvel Rivals continues to build momentum in the competitive hero shooter market.