The next two Marvel Rivals heroes may have been teased in a background image

The Next Marvel Rivals Heroes Teased

The anticipation for new heroes in Marvel Rivals is growing, as NetEase seems to tease a new pair almost every other day. Recently, two new X-Men characters have appeared, hinting at their upcoming addition to the roster.

Gambit and Rogue Spotted

Although not officially in the patch notes, Gambit and Rogue were spotted in the background of the hero image for the latest update, version 2025/11/06. Their silhouettes appear subtly behind Black Panther's familiar shape on Marvel Rivals' home news page.

‼️GAMBIT AND ROGUE FIRST LOOK
New heroes coming to Rivals Season 5 were spotted by @mmmmmmmmiller in the patch notes background, and thanks to @badguyjohn, a clearer version of the two heroes has been shared.

Season Transition and Role Speculation

With Marvel Rivals Season 4 ending on November 14, 2025, this reveal comes as the perfect soft launch for the next heroes. The main question is not just who will join but what roles they will occupy.

NetEase has introduced a large number of Duelists compared to Vanguards and Strategists so far, and the past four seasons have seen efforts to balance these roles more evenly.

Author's Summary

Gambit and Rogue’s subtle reveal signals exciting additions to Marvel Rivals, with anticipation focused on the roles these new heroes will play in Season 5's evolving lineup.

more

PC Gamer PC Gamer — 2025-11-06

More News