Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Finally Brings Rogue to the Roster

NetEase Games has officially confirmed that Rogue will join Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard when Season 5.5 launches on December 12. This reveal follows the recent addition of Gambit in early November—introduced as a Strategist rather than the Duelist many players expected. Interestingly, Season 5 will now become the first-ever season without a new Duelist, reflecting the community’s long-standing request for more Strategists and Vanguards. NetEase has clearly been listening.

Rogue Joins as a Vanguard — With Power Theft at the Core ⚡

In its latest Dev Vision update, the studio confirmed that Rogue will debut as one of the game’s most aggressive Vanguards.Her key mechanic: stealing enemy abilities mid-fight.For example, striking Doctor Strange with a melee ability lets her steal Shield of the Seraphim, gaining temporary defensive power. This ability-copying playstyle could dramatically shift teamfights, offering a high-skill, high-impact tool similar to Loki’s ultimate theft, but with more frequent tactical uses.

Rogue Expands the Explosive Entanglement Team-Up 🔥

Rogue will also join the Explosive Entanglement team-up with Magneto and Gambit, unlocking unique synergy perks.Her special combo with Gambit allows her to channel his kinetic energy, causing all her attacks to damage nearby enemies while healing allies within range.This makes the trio one of the strongest hybrid offensive-support team-ups in the game.

Big Team-Up Changes Arriving in Season 5.5 🔄

Several existing team-ups will be updated on December 12:

❄ Emma Frost

• Leaves Mental Projection with Psylocke
• Joins Chilling Assault (with Luna Snow & Iron Fist)
• Gains a frost cone that slows enemies + a diamond/ice wall for defense

🔮 Psylocke

• Moves to Sword of Duality with Hawkeye & Cloak & Dagger
• Gains a returning light-energy shuriken that damages enemies and heals allies, and heals Psylocke based on enemies hit
• Can infuse darts with dark energy, dealing damage in an area and granting brief invisibility

Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival Returns December 18 ❄🦈

NetEase also confirmed the comeback of Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival, launching with:

• Three distinct builds for Jeff the Land Shark
• The new Jeffland map
• Fresh holiday skins for Daredevil, Star-Lord, Winter Soldier, Squirrel Girl, Peni Parker, and Cloak & Dagger

Although the release method for these skins hasn’t been detailed yet, most players expect them to rotate through the in-game shop.

With Rogue joining the battlefield, major team-up reworks, holiday events, and expansion of hero skins, Season 5.5 is shaping up to be one of the strongest mid-season updates yet. Fans have plenty to look forward to on December 12.