The anticipation for new characters in Marvel Rivals is growing, as it seems NetEase teases additional heroes nearly every other day. Recently, two more X-Men, Gambit and Rogue, have appeared subtly in the background of the latest update’s hero image.
While they aren't explicitly mentioned in the patch notes, closer inspection of the Marvel Rivals home news page revealed Gambit and Rogue hiding behind the familiar silhouette of Black Panther in the background of the hero image for version 2025/11/06.
“New heroes coming to Rivals Season 5 was spotted by @mmmmmmmmiller in the patch notes background, and thanks to @badguyjohn they've made a clearer version of the two heroes.”
— November 5, 2025
With Marvel Rivals Season 4 ending on November 14, the timing is ripe to introduce the next heroes. The key question is not who will join but what roles Gambit and Rogue will take, as NetEase has been balancing character types between Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists over the past seasons.
The latest update hints forthcoming Marvel Rivals heroes Gambit and Rogue, sparking excitement for Season 5's fresh additions and their potential roles in the evolving game meta.
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