Daredevil is one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel IP and recently got his very own show in the MCU with the release of Daredevil: Born Again. But one area where the character has been largely ignored is in the video game side of things. But luckily for us, Marvel Rivals might change that soon.
But what would Daredevil’s abilities be in Marvel Rivals? The new hit hero shooter title by NetEase games is full of imbalanced characters designed purely for chaotic fun. One way that Matt Murdock could fit in this formula is if we could use his enhanced senses to target elusive characters like Invisible Woman, and more.
Daredevil could be such a nuisance in Marvel Rivals
Daredevil’s abilities in Marvel lore make him an obvious counter to stealthy characters. Unlike heroes who rely on sight, Daredevil “sees” the world through a sonar-like ability. This lets him detect even the smallest movements. In Marvel Rivals, this could translate to an ability that lets him sense invisible or escaping characters like Invisible Woman, Scarlet Witch, and Psylocke.
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Who knows, this could even work against Loki. In the comics, Daredevil can differentiate between real and fake enemies by sensing their heartbeats, body heat, and even the way they move. If this ability carries over into Marvel Rivals, it would make Loki’s illusions far less effective. This would make him an important counter to such characters.
The biggest concern with adding a character who counters stealth so effectively is that he might feel too strong. If Daredevil completely negates invisibility, it could make characters like Invisible Woman and Loki much weaker overall. However, NetEase could balance this by making his detection ability require a cooldown or have limited range.
There’s a lot of content in the pipeline for Marvel Rivals
Characters in Marvel Rivals are all very strong because NetEase has put an importance on making them fun to play instead of nitpicking the balancing side of it. Daredevil could continue this trend with an ultimate that gives his team X-ray vision of an area to see enemies through walls and other obstacles. That would be pretty crazy.
‘Nelson & Murdock’ has been spotted in Marvel Rivals.
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There are already hints that Daredevil could be coming to Marvel Rivals. The game’s Midtown map features a billboard for Nelson & Murdock Attorneys at Law, a direct reference to Matt Murdock’s civilian identity. This isn’t really unique to Daredevil since there are lots of other references in the game. But it is something to note. It won’t be anytime soon though, we’ll probably get Blade first.
The timing for Daredevil’s inclusion couldn’t be better. Daredevil: Born Again was recently released on Disney+, and Marvel Rivals has a perfect opportunity to introduce Matt Murdock to the game. Marvel games have often overlooked Daredevil, but this could break that trend.
It would be a major missed opportunity if NetEase didn’t capitalize on Daredevil’s resurgence. Marvel Rivals has done a lot of things right, and it’s no surprise that it has become one of the biggest games in recent memory. Daredevil would be the perfect addition to this success.
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