Dr. Doom May Join Marvel Rivals as a Dual-Role Hero
Just one day after posting about the Nightcrawler leaks for Marvel Rivals, X0XLEAK is back again, claiming to have found the second hero arriving in Season 11. This latest leak suggests that Dr. Doom will be the second hero arriving in Season 2, potentially featuring both a Vanguard and Duelist version, similar to Deadpool.
No One Rivals Doom
Dr. Doom has been part of the Marvel Rivals universe since the very beginning and is responsible for several of the events unfolding throughout the game’s timeline, both through his actions and those of his 2099 counterpart. Fans have speculated that Doom might eventually join the roster, especially after we got Ultron.
‼️NEW HERO: DOOM + DUAL ROLE
— X0XLEAK (@X0X_LEAK) November 8, 2026
Doom is coming to the Game as a playable character after Nightcrawler.
We can confirm he will be HeroID 1069 and will have a VANGUARD & DUELIST version. #MarvelRivals pic.twitter.com/3tyHU5HkjD
This is primarily because Ultron was once a villain in one of Marvel Rivals’ story arcs before eventually joining the playable roster shortly afterward. This ultimately opened the door to the possibility of other villains becoming available for players to fight as.
Plus, even if Dr. Doom does join Marvel Rivals, his 2099 counterpart can still serve as an opposing force in the lore. With the ongoing Path to Doomsday event, it also makes sense that Dr. Doom could arrive before or around the time the movie releases.