- Nightcrawler is the new Marvel Rivals character joining in Season 11.
- Nightcrawler is revealed as the new Strategist in the game.
- Following Kurt, Doctor Doom is expected to make his debut as dual-role hero in Marvel Rivals Season 11.5.
Following Gorr the God Butcher, Marvel Rivals fans are wondering which lucky hero or villain from the Marvel universe will join the game next in Season 11. After skipping a hero release in Marvel Rivals Season 10.5, NetEase Games is all set to add two new Marvel Rivals characters. So, find out who the new heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 11 are in our guide here.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on November 10, 2026, to include the new heroes debuting in Marvel Rivals Season 11.
Who Is the next Marvel Rivals Hero?
According to the latest list of leaked Marvel Rivals characters, Kurt Wagner, better known as Nightcrawler, is joining the hero roster in Marvel Rivals Season 11. To everyone’s surprise, NetEase Games released a single hero, Gorr, in Season 10. Now, Nightcrawler, initially set to join in Season 10.5, is officially debuting in Marvel Rivals Season 11.
Nightcrawler was first mentioned on a leaked character list all the way back in Marvel Rivals Season 0. After a long wait, he is officially joining the Marvel Rivals hero roster in Season 11. Devs began teasing Nightcrawler in the Season 10 Gallery Card, where Moongirl wields Kurt’s Hopesword.
What Will Be Nightcrawler’s Role in Marvel Rivals?
Due to the nature of Kurt Wagner’s build, many expected him to be revealed as a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. However, NetEase Games isn’t releasing two DPS back-to-back, and Nightcrawler is reportedly a Strategist with teleportation abilities.
Nightcrawler wields his iconic Hopesword, and he can also glide across the battlefield with his teleporting powers. Thus, Nightcrawler is expected to be a Strategist and Duelist hybrid who can leap into enemy backlines to attack and teleport back to heal allies.
With his teleportation powers and swordsmanship skills, Nightcrawler will definitely be an excellent addition to the Healers lineup.
When Will Doctor Doom Join Marvel Rivals?
Fortunately, the developers are not skipping a new hero release in Season 11.5. And the new hero of Marvel Rivals Season 11.5 has been leaked: Doctor Doom. The final event of Path to Doomsday is, of course, full of Avengers: Doomsday-themed content. So, what better time than now to introduce Doctor Doom in Marvel Rivals Season 11.5?
Doctor Doom is teased as a multi-role hero similar to Deadpool in Marvel Rivals. However, Doctor Doom will only get Vanguard and Duelist versions in the upcoming season. So, get ready to witness Doctor Doom as a dual-role hero in Marvel Rivals Season 11.
That said, take this information with a grain of salt, as NetEase Games hasn’t officially announced the next Marvel Rivals characters yet. So, let’s wait until the devs officially reveal Marvel Rivals Season 11’s heroes.
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
