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

The excitement around Marvel Rivals continues to surge, as NetEase appears to be teasing new additions with each update. This time, two iconic X-Men seem to have slipped into the spotlight.

Hints of Gambit and Rogue

Two well-known heroes, Gambit and Rogue, were spotted in the background of the latest update’s hero image. Although they aren't explicitly mentioned in the patch notes, sharp-eyed fans noticed their presence in the artwork for version 2025/11/06, replacing the familiar silhouette of Black Panther.

"Gambit and Rogue first look — new heroes coming to Rivals Season 5 were spotted in the patch notes background, and thanks to @badguyjohn, there's a clearer version of the two heroes."

The discovery, first pointed out by users @mmmmmmmmiller and @badguyjohn, ignited discussions across fan communities, confirming what many suspected: the popular duo is making their way into the Marvel Rivals lineup.

New season transition

Marvel Rivals Season 4 concludes on November 14, 2025, which makes this reveal a timely teaser for the next season’s launch. While many players are eager to see how Gambit and Rogue play, others are curious about which combat roles they’ll take on. After several seasons of adjustments to balance character types, NetEase seems determined to refine its roster even further.

Author’s summary: The appearance of Gambit and Rogue in Marvel Rivals patch art hints at their arrival for Season 5, sparking excitement as players await their official debut.

PC Gamer — 2025-11-06