Nightcrawler has been confirmed as the 55th playable character in Marvel Rivals. The X-Men hero will join the game with Season 11.0 on Friday, November 13. Miller Ross shared the news on X this Tuesday, November 10, while the game's official Instagram account released a Season 11 video titled Doomsday featuring artwork of the character.
Nightcrawler is Marvel Rivals' 55th playable character
According to Miller Ross, Nightcrawler is officially the game's 55th playable character and will make his debut alongside Season 11.0. The post includes a video showcasing artwork of the hero in action.
Marvel Rivals' official Instagram account also shared a video captioned "Season 11: Doomsday is here!". The artwork shows Nightcrawler in combat, while the accompanying text references two timelines: the present and the future.
Miller Ross' post does not reveal the character's in-game role or provide details about his abilities. Those details are still pending an official announcement from NetEase Games, the game's developer.
When does Marvel Rivals Season 11.0 launch?
Marvel Rivals Season 11.0 is scheduled to launch on Friday, November 13, according to the Season 10.5 roadmap released by NetEase.
The exact release time has not yet been confirmed. The two previous seasons launched at 9:00 AM UTC, equivalent to 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Gaming websites expect the same schedule for Season 11.0, but this remains an estimate rather than an official confirmation.
Nightcrawler's arrival had already been anticipated
Players had been expecting Nightcrawler since Season 10.5. According to Beebom, the character was initially expected to arrive in the mid-season update. However, his debut was reportedly delayed as the development team focused on the final stage of the Path to Doomsday event.
The season's theme also shares its name with the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December. According to Insider Gaming, Nightcrawler is expected to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the production.
Earlier leaks also pointed to Doctor Doom joining Season 11. However, neither Miller Ross' post nor the official Marvel Rivals Instagram account mentions the character. Beebom describes his possible appearance as speculation surrounding Season 11.5.
What role would you like to see Nightcrawler take in Marvel Rivals: Duelist, Vanguard, or Strategist? Share your thoughts in the comments and send this article to your teammates.
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