The next two Marvel Rivals heroes may have been teased in a background image
The anticipation for new additions to Marvel Rivals continues to grow, as NetEase seems to tease new heroes almost daily. Recently, two new characters have apparently made their appearance—Gambit and Rogue—spotted subtly within the background of the latest hero image for version 2025/11/06.
At first glance, it was easy to overlook the change, as players had grown accustomed to seeing Black Panther’s familiar silhouette. Yet, after a closer look at the Marvel Rivals homepage, many are convinced that this update marks the first glimpse of the iconic X-Men duo.
“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 they’ve made a clearer version of the two heroes.” — November 5, 2025
As Season 4 is set to conclude on November 14, the timing seems right for NetEase to start teasing its next major update. The lingering question now is not who will be added — that much seems confirmed — but what roles these heroes will take in the evolving roster. With previous seasons seeking to balance the number of Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists, developers appear to be continuing their efforts to refine the game’s hero dynamics.
Author’s Summary
Marvel Rivals players spot Gambit and Rogue hidden in the latest update image, hinting at their arrival for Season 5 as developers balance the hero roster.