Marvel Rivals Deadpool & Wolverine Costume Slashes The Last Reveal To Shreds

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is adding a new costume based on, and the addition should prove especially popular after the divisive reveal of Wolverine's default outfit. With a large roster of 33 characters planned to be playable at launch, it's no surprise that Wolverine made it into the hero shooter, and announcements for the game have been ramping up ahead of its December 6 release date.

A costume was revealed in a post from the official Twitter account, which features a banner image of Wolverine in his classic yellow and blue colors. Mimicking Wolverine's appearance in, the outfit features some protective padding while maintaining the comic book style and winged mask that traditionally defined Wolverine. The image shows him slashing his adamantium claws as he leaps forward in a dynamic illustrated scene.

Getting to play Wolverine in Marvel Rivals is an exciting prospect by default, but his appearance in the launch trailer highlighted an outfit that isn't for everyone. A bulky jacket retains the classic yellow and blue coloring, but the way the overall design of his relatively casual appearance comes together doesn't evoke the same impact that many prior Wolverine designs have managed.

The new costume is based on a proven fan-favorite, and it looks like the game translates it well to the bulkier figure featured in. It's no surprise that appealing alternate skins are on their way, as cosmetics are likely a cornerstone of the game's financial prospects, but this one might be one of the biggest standouts.

featuring a tie-in begs one obvious question: Where's Deadpool? Despite the huge lineup at launch, there are still plenty of major Marvel heroes who haven't yet made it in, and Deadpool is one that seems like a probable future addition. There's always some challenge in making the merc with a mouth fit into a relatively family-friendly setting, but the character's winks to the fourth wall offer ways to work around that.

Coming from a franchise with so many beloved characters, Marvel Rivals has