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Marvel Rivals confirms Nightcrawler and Dracula as playable characters
Marvel Rivals has confirmed Nightcrawler and Dracula as playable characters for season 11, adding two new figures to its roster. Their arrival comes during a season called Doomsday, when many players had expected Doctor Doom to be announced, making the reveal a surprise.
Nightcrawler will join when the season begins on 13 November, while Dracula is due in a half-season update expected in December. Nightcrawler is a strategist whose projectiles appear able to damage enemies and heal allies, and he is also expected to hold his own at close range. Dracula’s class has not been confirmed, though his build suggests he may be a vanguard; Doctor Doom could still arrive in the new year.
In short
- Nightcrawler joins on 13 November.
- Dracula is expected in December.
- Doctor Doom was not announced for season 11.
Explained simply
Marvel Rivals is a team-based action game in which players choose characters from Marvel’s comics and films, each with different abilities and roles. Its seasons add characters and other changes to keep the game’s roster and play varied.
Nightcrawler is a mutant known for teleporting and fighting with agility. Dracula is a long-standing Marvel villain based on the legendary vampire. In the game, characters can serve different team roles, such as supporting allies or taking the lead in a fight.
The season’s Doomsday name refers to Doctor Doom, a major Marvel villain, so players had expected him to be part of its character announcements. New additions matter because they can change how teams are put together and played.