NetEase subtly hints at upcoming heroes for Marvel Rivals in Season 5 as Season 4 nears its end. The game recently experienced a surge in players thanks to new modes and events.
Following a successful seasonal event, Marvel Rivals is preparing for a new season. The introduction of the PvE Zombies mode led to increased player activity, and players could earn free rewards, including a unique MCU skin for Blade, during the Voyage to Astonish event.
"Thanks to Miller Ross, players have seemingly gotten their first look at Gambit and Rogue, classic Marvel X-Men characters which appear to be set as the Season 5 playable heroes. In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it reveal, NetEase sneakily added the characters to the background thumbnail image of the November 6 patch notes on the official website."
The characters are subtle, blending with the yellow background of the patch notes thumbnail, making them easy to miss.
Author's summary: NetEase hints at Gambit and Rogue joining Marvel Rivals in Season 5, with teasers hidden within patch notes, as the game benefits from new modes and events boosting player engagement.