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

The Next Two Marvel Rivals Heroes Teased

The anticipation for new characters in Marvel Rivals is growing, as NetEase appears to tease a fresh pair of heroes frequently. Recently, two new X-Men—Gambit and Rogue—have been subtly revealed.

Background Image Clue

While not explicitly listed in the patch notes, Gambit and Rogue were spotted in the background of the hero image for the latest update (version 2025/11/06). The familiar silhouette of Black Panther often draws attention, but closer examination of Marvel Rivals' news page confirms the presence of this iconic duo.

“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

Season Transition and Roster Speculation

With Season 4 wrapping up on November 14, 2025, it seems an ideal moment to start introducing new heroes. A major point of curiosity is the role these characters will play, as previous seasons have featured a higher number of Duelists compared to Vanguards and Strategists. Over the last four seasons, NetEase has been balancing these roles in the roster.

Author's Summary

Marvel Rivals hints at Gambit and Rogue joining the lineup soon, bridging the roster's role balance as Season 4 concludes.

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PC Gamer PC Gamer — 2025-11-06