According to NetEase, Marvel Rivals players can expect new heroes to be added to the game roughly every 45 days. Marvel Rivals is the new third-person hero shooter that's been taking the online gaming world by storm since its release in December 2024. Having launched with 33 playable heroes, including a number of Marvel icons like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and The Hulk, Marvel Rivals has found incredible success, attracting an astounding 20 million players within its first month.