In the world of video games, leaks are almost as exciting as the release of new content, but in the case of Marvel Rivalsthe situation may not be as clear as it seems

Recently, the game has been the target of a series of leaks about new characters, with more than 20 heroes and villains apparently found in the game files. However, the community has started to ask: are all these real losses or is there something else behind all this?

False leaks that confuse us

The Discord platform, which serves as a meeting point for followers of the game, became the place where these leaks were discussed. A leak known as Keone suggested it Netasethe game developer, could be planting fake characters in game files to deceive industry insiders and, therefore, fans. While there is no definitive proof, Keone mentions that some of the filtered characters seem to not fit with the rest of the known information, which has raised suspicions.

When Marvel Rivals Launched their first season, the developers announced that only two characters would be revealed per season, i.e. one every three months. This has made the massive leak of characters even more mysterious, which not only appears to spread over time, but could span years of future content. As expected, leakers began to question how it was possible that there were so many characters, especially when game updates are expected to be so limited.

The characters that could actually arrive Marvel Rivals

While many of the rumors are iffy, there are a few characters that have been confirmed and are considered legitimate leaks. Among these, we find highly anticipated names such as Ultron, Lama, Jean Grey, Emma Frost, Captain Marvel, Hit the monkey, Angela, The hoody Modok. These characters have been confirmed through leaks and game updates, so it seems like their inclusion is more than likely.

The false characters

However, not all leaks have the same credibility. According to Keone and other community members, many of the X-Men characters that have appeared in the archives may be fake. Among the most mentioned losses in doubt are Locus, Quicksilver, Cyclops, Professor, Colossus, Paste dots paste, Gambit, Picara, Night Rondador, Beast y Joy. This long list of characters, especially the X-Men, is raising a lot of suspicions, as they could have been planted on purpose by the developers to mislead players.

Importantly, this doesn’t mean they will never appear in the game, but they probably won’t in the near future. In fact, these characters could have been added to the archives early to hide the true content plans, as a strategy to maintain mystery and surprise in future updates.

Another name that has been circulating in leaks, but has not been included in the lists of real or fake leaks, is Dead Pool. The beloved antihero is still a mystery, and while there’s no certainty when or if he’ll join the game, fans are still hoping that this comic book favorite will be part of the cast in the future.

Is it part of a marketing strategy?

It is possible that all this is nothing more than a masterclass on the part of the developers to generate conversations and maintain the interest of the community. By throwing out misinformation and generating debate about what characters might be in the game, Netase It keeps the public captive, increasing speculation and excitement for what’s to come. However, it could also be a way to test fan reactions to certain characters, which would allow for settings before their official inclusion.

The truth is, while not all leaks are reliable, this only adds to the mystery around Marvel Rivals. And, as always, fans will continue with their eyes open, hoping to discover what new characters and surprises their next updates hold.