Marvel Rivals may soon add two iconic X-Men characters, Rogue and Gambit, to its roster. Timothy "Timaugustin" Augustin from NetEase Games hinted at these new heroes in a subtle manner within the recent Season 4 patch notes.
Low-opacity header art featuring Rogue and Gambit was discovered in the Season 4 patch notes. These characters had also been hinted at in Season 4 lore text, pointing toward their imminent arrival in the game.
The Season 4 patch notes mainly focus on Marvel Zombies but also provide a glimpse of Season 5’s new playable heroes. The header art shows Rogue and Gambit prominently:
Twitter/X user Badguyjohn shared an enhanced version of the artwork for a clearer look at the two heroes.
NetEase appears to favor classic comic book designs with Gambit wearing his signature headpiece and Rogue sporting her classic jacket. Notably, Gambit is depicted seemingly playing with a D20 dice, hinting at a fresh twist on his usual card-based powers.
Author’s summary: Marvel Rivals is poised to introduce Rogue and Gambit as new fighters in Season 5, hinting at classic designs with innovative gameplay elements.