As Season 4 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase has begun hinting at the next batch of playable heroes for Season 5. The multiplayer hero shooter has just completed a successful seasonal event and is preparing for a new season launch later this month.
The introduction of the PvE Zombies mode has significantly increased player engagement over the past month. Additionally, players participated in the Voyage to Astonish event, earning free rewards and a special MCU skin for Blade, which helped boost the game’s popularity.
In a subtle reveal, classic Marvel X-Men characters Gambit and Rogue appear to be the next playable heroes for Season 5. They were spotted in the background thumbnail of the November 6 patch notes on the official Marvel Rivals website.
"NetEase sneakily added the characters to the background thumbnail image of the November 6 patch notes on the official website. The duo are fairly hard to make out, really blending in with the yellow-colored background and are very easy to miss."
Thanks to Miller Ross, players got an early glimpse of Gambit and Rogue, indicating their likely arrival in the next season.
Author’s summary: NetEase subtly hints at Season 5 of Marvel Rivals, teasing the inclusion of iconic X-Men heroes Gambit and Rogue amid a thriving player base boosted by recent new modes and events.