Marvel Rivals Reveals First Official Look at Blade

Marvel Rivals' Midnight Features Event Unveils Blade, Hints at Season 2 Content

Marvel Rivals' Midnight Features event has offered players a sneak peek at official artwork for Blade, fueling speculation about his potential arrival as a playable character in Season 2. Season 1 is currently underway, introducing new maps, a game mode, and a battle pass brimming with cosmetic rewards.

The five-chapter Midnight Features quests, accessible via the in-game Season menu, present players with three quests per chapter. Completing these quests yields rewards such as Chrono Tokens, Units, and a free Thor skin. All chapters are expected to be unlocked by January 17th.

Chapter 3's reward—a Gallery Card depicting Blade facing Dracula—marks the first official confirmation of Blade's existence within the game, although his presence had been previously hinted at through data mining. Season 1's narrative positions Dracula as having removed Blade and Doctor Strange from the conflict, highlighting their perceived threat.

Blade's Potential as a Playable Character

The revelation of Blade's artwork strongly suggests his introduction as a playable character in Season 2. Fan theories propose a Season 1 finale featuring the Fantastic Four defeating Dracula to rescue New York City, Blade, and Doctor Strange. Many believe Blade would excel as a Duelist class, potentially featuring a transformation mechanic similar to Magik and Hulk's ultimate abilities, enhancing his strength, modifying attacks, and granting wall-hack capabilities.

Ultron's Leaked Abilities

Beyond Blade, leaks from Season 0 revealed Ultron's full ability set, suggesting a Strategist role with healing and support capabilities. While initially anticipated for Season 1, his introduction seems to have been postponed following the arrival of the Fantastic Four. It's crucial to remember that leaks, while often accurate, remain unconfirmed until officially announced.

The abundance of upcoming content has generated significant excitement and positive anticipation for Marvel Rivals' future.