Professor X Coming to Marvel Rivals, According to Datamine Leaks

Looks like Marvel Rivals could be getting a major addition soon — and it’s none other than Professor X himself. Yep, according to new info pulled straight from the game files, the legendary telepath and leader of the X-Men might be making his debut in a future season of the hero shooter.

Season 2 is heating up, but Professor X might be just around the corner

With Season 1 almost in the rearview and Season 2 launching on April 11, Marvel Rivals is already buzzing with fresh content. We know that Emma Frost is coming in hot as a new Vanguard hero, and excitement is high — but these new leaks hint that she might just be paving the way for more mutant mayhem.

Monthly hero drops and faster seasons? Let’s go!

NetEase Games recently revealed they’re shaking things up in a big way. Starting with Season 3, they’ll be rolling out a new Marvel hero every month, and shortening seasons from three months down to two. That means more content, more often — and fans are absolutely here for it.

According to NetEase, the new schedule is all about keeping things fresh and letting players jump into new hero roles more frequently. Honestly, it’s a smart move — especially if heavy hitters like Professor X are on deck.

The leak: Professor X files updated in the code

Known dataminer X0X_LEAK dropped the news on social media, pointing out that new updates related to Professor X were spotted in the game’s backend. Now, before anyone gets too hyped — don’t expect Charles Xavier to roll out in Season 2. NetEase has already confirmed that only Emma Frost and Ultron are joining the character roster this season.

Still, the leak strongly suggests that Professor X could appear in Season 3 or shortly after. And if he does show up, he might take on a support role, bringing healing and buff abilities to help his teammates dominate on the battlefield. That would be a welcome change, especially since Duelists currently outnumber Vanguards and Strategists by quite a bit.

More hints? Look no further than the Krakoa map

One subtle (but major) clue that supports this leak: the Krakoa map reveal trailer features a statue of Professor X. Coincidence? Doubtful. It’s likely an Easter egg from NetEase, teasing what’s to come without fully giving it away.

Could an X-Men season be on the horizon?

With Emma Frost, Professor X, and the Krakoa map already in the mix, fans are starting to wonder — are we heading toward a full-on X-Men season? Nothing official yet, but the speculation is definitely gaining steam.

And honestly, with the new content cadence, it wouldn’t be surprising if NetEase leaned into a mutant-focused arc sometime soon. The demand is there, and Marvel’s mutant roster is stacked with fan favorites just waiting to be added.