by MORGAN Jack - Published 2 months ago

Marvel Rivals: Unmasking Galacta

NetEase Games and Marvel Games are teaming up to create a new hero shooter, *Marvel Rivals*. This 6v6 battle royale features characters like Magneto, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and Rocket Raccoon who fight to stop Doctor Doom.

A mysterious woman with cosmic powers, Galacta, oversees the battles. While she might resemble Galactus, she is a separate entity.

Who Is Galacta?

Galacta, also known as Gali, is a non-canon character introduced in a short-run of comics from 2009 to 2010. She was featured in *Galacta: Daughter of Galactus* and *The Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular*.

In the comics, Galacta is a seemingly ordinary woman with a voracious appetite. Unlike her father, Galactus, she can control her hunger without destroying worlds. She works as a blogger and foodie, even having her own X (formerly Twitter) account.

What Is Galacta's Strength?

Galacta occasionally acts as a hero, often discreetly consuming intergalactic threats. Despite her sporadic appearances, she is making a comeback in *Marvel Rivals*. Though considered non-canon in the main Marvel timeline, she possesses many of Galactus's powers, albeit weaker due to her age.

Galacta has several powerful abilities, including cosmic awareness, making her incredibly intelligent. She can also consume any matter she chooses, converting it into pure energy. While Galactus is constantly driven to consume, Galacta has better control over her hunger. However, excessive hunger can amplify her powers.

Her cosmic power grants her near-godly abilities like flight, teleportation, weather control, and mind reading. She is an evolution of Galactus, possessing similar powers but with greater ingenuity. Galacta's creativity allows her to find solutions that elude her father.

In contrast to Galactus, Galacta isn't compelled by cosmic duties. She acts as a mediator among Eternity and Death, keeping them in balance. Freed from such weighty responsibilities, she can pursue other interests and live a more fulfilling life.

What Is Galacta's Role in Marvel Rivals?

Her role in Marvel Rivals resembles Athena's in Overwatch 2, acting as a narrator and a passive observer, potentially influencing player matches. We'll have to wait for the game's release later this year to learn more, but Galacta adds a unique element as an overseer of events, akin to the Watcher in the main Marvel universe.

With renewed attention from Marvel Comics fans, there's a significant possibility of Galacta making a comeback in her own comic book, perhaps even entering the main 616 universe alongside the familiar heroes and villains.