The recent unfolding of events has added to the excitement of Marvel’s publicity machine and the competitive gaming scene. A freshly leaked clip shows Blade for the first time making his gameplay debut in Marvel Rivals. Fast-paced, close-quarter combat and supernatural abilities, all of which can make him one of the coolest characters in the game.
The leak that appeared on gaming forums and Reddit late Tuesday featured Blade at work, utilizing a mix of high-speed slashes, blood rage boosts, and vampire-sensing vision. Even though the developer of Marvel Rivals, NetEase, has yet to confirm the footage, the glamour and detailed animations surely suggest this is genuine.
Different from most of the currently existing ranged heroes, Blade is a melee hero. He wields his dual katanas for combo attacks that chain from one enemy to another. His dash move helps him dodge sniper shots and take down fragile support characters.
Some players who saw the leak have raised balance concerns. In one clip, Blade is seen eliminating three enemies within seconds using what appears to be his ultimate ability. Will this be considered overpowered and nerfed, or will it remain unchanged? Could this become a key topic during the upcoming beta phases?
Later, on some nights or in darkened parts of the map, he might be able to fit in and gain power. This will allow teams to contest certain areas of the map, that adds a strategic element.
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This remains unclear. NetEase has been saying that the base game will have about a dozen heroes when it launches. If Blade is not in the initial roster, he might very well be the first content season or event headliner.
Considering the introduction of Blade, there are speculations that this could be an opening for characters like Ghost Rider and Moon Knight into the roster. NetEase has said the game will draw from ‘all corners of the Marvel Multiverse,’ so nothing is off-limits.
Although the official release date for the popular game has remained under wraps, a closed beta is expected late in 2025. Blade could very well be a big meat-and-potatoes character for all those fans who love extremely aggressive characters.
Until then, more reveals will surely keep the fans on the edge, and maybe some more leaks will come about. Whether you love fast melee fighters or love the style of the vampire hunter, Blade will easily become your next main.
Stay tuned because this one rival is not to be underestimated.
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