Marvel Rivals dev admits cult-classic hero is “hilarious” request from fans

As a gaming enthusiast, it’s no secret that Marvel Rivals has taken the world by storm as the go-to hero shooter. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the diverse lineup of iconic and adored superheroes from comic books and the MCU. The developers have hinted that a certain fan-favorite character, often requested with a chuckle, might be joining the Marvel Rivals roster in the future.

Over the next year, there’s much excitement to come based on our 2025 plan. The first season is set to kick off imminently, and rumors suggest that The Fantastic Four will soon make their grand entrance with their unique powers revealed beforehand. In this upcoming season, several heroes who have been weakened by FPS issues will be strengthened, and mouse acceleration problems will also be addressed.

Prioritizing enhancements to user experience and repairs is crucial, but what players eagerly anticipate are fresh content updates. Rumors of upcoming game modes, maps, and characters abound, with a wealth of leaks hinting at the future. Among these leaked characters for Marvel Rivals, there’s one fan-favorite hero yet to be revealed, and their inclusion would bring “uncontrollable laughter.

Marvel Rivals dev responds to Howard the Duck fan-request

Enthusiasts of Marvel Rivals eagerly anticipate adding a variety of characters to the game. Fans are particularly keen on seeing characters like Mystique and Magneto from the X-Men, but there’s also interest in lesser-known figures who haven’t had much screen time in movies.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve always had a soft spot for the lesser-known Marvel characters, like Howard the Duck. Despite making brief appearances in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, this feathered friend actually graced our screens with his own film back in 1986.

This peculiar movie centers around an unusual romance between a man and a duck. Interestingly, it was George Lucas, the Star Wars mastermind, who served as its executive producer. Remarkably, it boasts a dedicated fanbase, often referred to as a cult following.

On the official Discord of the game, the community manager, James, was queried, “Suppose NetEase could include Howard the Duck in the game, would you consider it? I’m not joking around; I genuinely believe that Howard would bring some humor.

The community manager acknowledged, “Yes, his question is quite amusing.” Although James finds him amusing and suggested he could bring humor to the game, he emphasized that the final decision on who joins the team roster is a collaborative one.

There’s a chance we might see Howard the Duck join us eventually, but for now, it seems quite improbable due to his unique abilities. Implementing him could prove challenging since he doesn’t have superpowers, but he is proficient in the uncommon martial art Quak Fu and is known for his fierce combat skills when provoked. Interestingly, Howard has even wielded Doctor Strange’s powers before, which opens up possibilities for his character development.

Leaked characters

Although some fans have expressed interest in Howard the Duck, he doesn’t belong to the group of potential heroes whose information has been leaked for Marvel Rivals. Here is a list of characters that have allegedly been leaked for the game, with The Fantastic Four now officially confirmed for Season 1 and no longer on this list.

  • Emma Frost
  • Blade
  • Jean Grey/Phoenix
  • Deadpool
  • Angela
  • Valkyrie
  • Hit-Monkey
  • Modok
  • Human Torch
  • Ultron

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2025-01-06 14:10