Marvel Rivals Season 5 to add Rogue and Gambit alongside 18v18 game mode
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Key points
- Marvel Rivals Season 5 adds Rogue and Gambit as new playable characters.
- The new game mode will be added on Nov. 27 in the new Grand Garden map.
- Cyclops was also teased in the Love is a Battlefield Marvel Rivals trailer.
Marvel Rivals Season 5, dubbed Love is a Battlefield, is set to release on Nov. 14, 2025, debuting new playable characters Rogue and Gambit. Around two weeks later, the new Conquestion (Annihilation) Game Mode will debut on Nov. 27, taking place on the Grand Garden map, an 18v18 battle map. NetEase promises epic chaos and unforgettable fun. The news was shared via a Dev Vision Vol. 11 vlog update.
NetEase published a trailer for the upcoming event, showcasing various couples within the Marvel universe. The trailer reveals both Gambit and Rogue. Cyclops is shown for a very brief moment as well, causing buzz that the X-Men staple will join the playable roster.
Gambit in Marvel Rivals will play as a Strategist, blending kinetic energy control with his iconic playing cards. The character features agile movement and expert combat skills for a unique playstyle. He can combine his Chronovium-enhanced cards to unlock kinetic shifting to heal allies.
More details regarding the character can be found in the video below.
NetEase also published a preview video of the next Battle Pass, which includes 10 new costumes and exclusive cosmetics. The Season 5 Battle Pass is called Grand Garden Adventure.
