Michael “Shroud”Announces His Marvel Rivals Esports Roster
In a highly anticipated move, former CS: GO professional player Michael “Shroud”has unveiled the roster for his new esports team dedicated to Marvel Rivals, aptly named Shroud-X. This announcement follows a period of speculation that began during his charitable Fragathon subathon in January 2025, where Shroud revealed several top organizations were keen to collaborate with him to form a team centered around this exciting gaming title.
To share the news, Shroud posted an impressive promotional image of the team lineup on X, generating significant buzz within the gaming community.
Marvel Rivals: A Rising Star in the Gaming Space
Marvel Rivals has rapidly gained popularity, establishing itself as one of the most played games just months after its launch. As it continues to thrive in its inaugural season, a recent update known as Season 1.5 introduced two iconic heroes from the Fantastic Four—The Thing and Johnny Storm—expanding the roster of characters available for players.
According to SteamDB, Marvel Rivals currently holds the position of the fifth most popular game on Steam, a leading platform for PC gaming. It boasts an impressive daily peak of around 220,000 players, reflecting its strong player engagement.
Meet the Players of Shroud-X
The Shroud-X team is composed of seven skilled players, each assigned to a unique character:
- Impuniti as Magneto
- Doomed as Winter Soldier
- Vision as Hawkeye
- Nuk as Rocket Raccoon
- Branchies as either Doctor Doom or Jeff the Land Shark
- Fidel as Invisible Woman
- Window as Venom
Shroud has consistently expressed his deep passion for Marvel Rivals, even stating during a live stream that he could envision dedicating his gaming career to it for an indefinite period. His engagement and excitement for the title demonstrate his commitment to building a formidable team.
This marks a significant milestone for Shroud, who initially announced his intent to form an organization focused on Marvel Rivals back in February 2025. At the time, he encouraged esports teams to reach out to him via email or messages as he initiated the creation of this new gaming venture.