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

The Next Two Marvel Rivals Heroes Teased

The excitement for Marvel Rivals grows as new heroes are spotted frequently. Recently, two more characters from the X-Men universe appear hinted in the game's update visuals. Although not explicitly listed in the patch notes, Gambit and Rogue can be identified in the background of the latest update’s hero image.

Subtle Reveal in Latest Update

Fans familiar with Black Panther's silhouette might have initially missed this change in version 2025/11/06. A closer look at Marvel Rivals' homepage news reveals the presence of these iconic X-Men characters, signaling their upcoming arrival.

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.

Season Transition and Speculation

As Marvel Rivals Season 4 concludes on November 14, 2025, this is an ideal moment to introduce new heroes. The community is curious not just about who will be added, but also about the roles these X-Men will play. So far, the game has featured more Duelists than Vanguards or Strategists, and the developers seem focused on balancing these classes.

Author's Summary

The recent subtle hints in update visuals suggest Gambit and Rogue will join Marvel Rivals soon, likely shifting the game's class balance as Season 4 ends.

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PC Gamer PC Gamer — 2025-11-06