The Marvel Rivals roster continues to grow, and while the game has managed to include heavy hitters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, some fan-favorites have also been included in the roster.
The latest character to be revealed for the game? X-Men’s Psylocke. Check her out here:
OFFICIAL LOOK AT PSYLOCK IN MARVEL RIVALS! pic.twitter.com/p4UiMEbKFz
— 404 LEAK (@404LEAK) September 22, 2024
Though X-Men fans have a pretty clear image of a certain version of Psylocke—with the dark purple one piece and red sash—this version of Psylocke is based on artist Peach Momoko’s Demon Days comic, a reimagining of the Marvel Universe based on Japanese folklore.
Rather than being called Betsy Bradock, this version of Psylocke was simply called “Sai” and she was a wandering swordsman trope with an animal companion named “Logan”.
It’s actually a fairly new adaptation, only coming out in 2021, but it does track with Rivals and their approach to presenting established characters with fresh original looks for the game.
Congratulations to one of the greatest artists @peachmomoko60 for having her incredible redesign of Psylocke adapted into Marvel Rivals.
Best artist in Marvel Comics today meets the best Marvel Game of today! pic.twitter.com/VPgzXza5Wv— ARandom (@ARandomow) September 23, 2024
There isn’t a breakdown of Psylocke’s abilities in the game yet, but it’s very likely she could be a melee combat hero, what with her katana. Based on what she does in the trailer, it also looks like she could have the ability to teleport. In the comics, her powers are mostly telekinetic, and she has a pink power signature. She also has telepathic abilities, so it’s possible they could add that to the game.
With a release set for December, it’s possible that Marvel Rivals still has more characters to reveal. It’s only a matter of time.
Marvel Rivals is expected to launch on Dec. 6 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
