The Marvel Rivals community just got a major reveal with Season 5’s final gallery card showcasing the next wave of playable heroes: Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone. Season 6 brings these two to the spotlight, confirmed both through in-game teasers and official lore drops. Players have eagerly anticipated new additions, and now the gallery card directly shows Elsa, her brown leather jacket, and hunting shotgun, standing beside Deadpool, recognized by his signature mask and katana. This reveal is stirring fresh excitement about upcoming gameplay dynamics, with hints about future villains and events stacking up each week.
Why Fans Are Buzzing Over Deadpool & Elsa
Season 5’s gallery card doesn’t mince details: The Collector, after losing a contract to Rogue and Gambit, hires a “foul-mouthed mercenary” and a “monster hunter as deadly as she is beautiful” — direct nods to Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone. Both have roots in Marvel comics as frequent team-up partners, especially when dealing with supernatural or chaotic threats. Deadpool’s iconic humor mixes with Elsa’s monster-hunting expertise, making for a unique duo that promises fresh strategy options.
Notably, Elsa Bloodstone was confirmed in the game files, replacing an older hero ID. Fans spotted her silhouette, complete with her signature jacket and shotgun, while Deadpool’s profile — mask, droopy cap, and back-mounted katana — is unmistakable. The lore already tied Deadpool as Psylocke’s mysterious “strange man in red,” a plot rooted in the Collector’s schemes.
Over previous seasons, Marvel Rivals has built a reputation for cleverly dropping hints. The appearance of new heroes in gallery cards almost always predates their official debut, as seen with Daredevil and Ultron.
New Map & Villain Teasers: Times Square’s Secrets
Season 5 extended the in-game storytelling with teasers on the Times Square map, from wanted posters of Black Cat to direct references to Kingpin. Felicia Hardy (Black Cat) features on NYPD wanted posters for multiple felonies, tying her lore with Spider-Man’s. These subtle nods often precede character releases, keeping speculation alive for future seasons. Kingpin’s storyline is also bursting forward: Now depicted as New York’s mayor in Marvel Rivals’ art style, he’s set to become a pivotal villain, especially with his plotline involving mystical relics and political intrigue.
Kingpin’s newest twist involves auctioning off a page from the Darkhold, adding occult layers to his bid for power. With this momentum, the foundation for a full Kingpin season is being carefully built.
Gambit, Rogue and the Ongoing Role Shuffle
Gambit’s entry as an offensive strategist marks a pivot from earlier leaks, which branded him as a duelist. Reflecting ongoing development changes, the Marvel Rivals team decided to redesign his kit, focusing on kinetic cards for damage and healing. Rogue also faces speculation; recent trailers and cinematics suggest a potential shift from strategist to vanguard, especially with her commanding presence in battle scenes. This ongoing hero rework demonstrates the dev team’s willingness to adapt, responding to gameplay feedback and lore consistency.
Meanwhile, new team-up abilities are surfacing in mid-season updates. Psylocke and Emma Frost appear primed for new skill sets — a photon dagger for Psylocke and ice-based abilities for Emma. These developments hint at future cooperative play and evolving hero meta.
