Marvel Rivals Confirms Nightcrawler and Dracula as Season 11 Heroes
Marvel Rivals season 11 adds Nightcrawler on November 13, with Dracula following in the half-season update, while Doctor Doom is not part of the launch roster.
What was announced
Marvel Rivals has revealed that two new heroes are joining the roster in season 11: Nightcrawler and Dracula. The news comes from the season's trailer, as reported by Video Games Chronicle (VGC).
Nightcrawler goes first, arriving when the new season goes live on November 13. Dracula follows later, in the half-season update that is expected at some point in December.
Not the hero many fans expected
Plenty of players had been expecting Doctor Doom. Season 11 is named Doomsday and coincides with the cinema release of Avengers: Doomsday, and the trailer appeared to set up Doom with an apocalypse-style event kicking off in the game.
Instead, the trailer's final moments show Dracula awakening from slumber. According to VGC, he had been teased in the game before, so his arrival is not a total shock, but few people expected him to join now.
What we know about the heroes
Nightcrawler's role has already been confirmed: he is a strategist, which adds to the support class. VGC says his projectiles appear to both damage enemies and heal allies. Unlike most other strategists, he looks able to hold his own up close.
VGC suggests that could make him a useful counter to dive heroes such as Spider-Man and Iron Fist, who often trouble healers. That is the outlet's read of the trailer, not a confirmed design goal.
There is no official word yet on Dracula's class. VGC says that, judging by his build, he is likely a vanguard. It also notes that vampiric abilities have worked well with Blade, and that tank-like duelists such as Wolverine and Mister Fantastic exist, so nothing is settled.
Where Doctor Doom stands
Doom has not been confirmed for season 11. VGC reports that players still expect him to arrive eventually. The outlet thinks he will likely be added in the new year, after Avengers: Doomsday is out, so the game can reference the film. That is VGC's expectation, not an announcement.
What happens next
Mark November 13 for season 11 and Nightcrawler's debut, then watch for the half-season update in December, when Dracula is expected. Details such as Dracula's class and abilities have yet to be confirmed, so the developers' own previews and patch notes are the places to look for them.
Also read Marvel Rivals October 29 Patch Notes: Night of Illusions Event, Gorr and Rogue Fixes
Quick answers
When does Nightcrawler come to Marvel Rivals?
Nightcrawler arrives when season 11 starts on November 13. He is a strategist.
When is Dracula coming to Marvel Rivals?
Dracula is due in the half-season update, which is expected sometime in December. His class has not been announced.
Is Doctor Doom in Marvel Rivals season 11?
Doom has not been confirmed as a playable character for the season, despite its Doomsday name. VGC expects him to arrive later, possibly in the new year.
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