SUMMARY
  • The latest addition to Marvel Rivals has many fans thrilled at the new mechanics she brings to the table.
  • Psylocke's ability to turn invisible in combat has many players wondering about how they could take her down in the field.
  • Some players speculate that her inclusion paves the way for another familiar face from Marvel Comics to make an entrance in the game.

NetEase Games continues to make excellent additions to Marvel Rivals’ playable roster of characters ahead of its December 2024 release date. This time around, it is Psylocke who joins the fray, bringing her unique mutant abilities to the table and adding a layer of nuance to an already well-tuned gameplay loop that has players eagerly waiting for the game’s final release.

With a versatile set of psychic powers granting her telepathy and telekinesis, Psylocke is sure to switch things up for NetEase’s take on hero shooters. Standing tall among her many moves is the ability to turn invisible, which is sure to add wrinkles in many team strategies even as it has players hoping to see another Marvel character make his way to the game.

Marvel Rivals Continues to Bring the Best of Marvel to the Stage

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Marvel Rivals brings the best of Marvel to a well-tuned shooter title that is sure to be a treat for fans.

Following the success of its closed beta and the addition of crucial characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Gamescom 2024, Marvel Rivals is slated to be a very successful addition to the third-person hero shooter genre with its excellent takes on many beloved characters that have players praising how NetEase has stayed faithful to its source material even as it has taken creative liberties to make the game stand out.

Psylocke’s addition to its already star-studded cast of Marvel characters has some players hoping to see Moon Knight join the fun considering how his abilities can be the perfect counter to her invisibility. He would also be an excellent addition based on how his character could be presented for players who love a bit of mystical elements thrown in.

December 2024 Cannot Arrive Faster for Marvel Rivals Fans

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Psylocke joins several other X-Men in a cast that allows each character to shine through.

With several fan favorites already added to its roster of playable characters and several creative concepts for others that NetEase may already have noticed, Marvel Rivals is all set to be a title that Marvel fans can really sink their teeth into when its release date finally arrives.

The post below from a fan showcases how Moon Knight could be a great addition to the game, with his abilities laid out so clearly that NetEase may want to thank the player in question for making life easy for the studio.

One of the responses to the post showcases how Marvel Rivals has managed to secure a distinct edge over its biggest potential competition in the hero shooter genre even before it is released.

Other responses indicate that Psylocke’s abilities could be a blessing or a curse to many players depending on whether they are playing her in Marvel Rivals.

While it is unclear if Moon Knight will be joining the rest of Marvel Rivals’ expansive cast, the addition of Psylocke and her unique skill set is already proving to be a great choice for NetEase as it prepares for the game’s release and a potential mountain of praise directed its way later this year.