Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 launch: our live coverage of the Rogue update, including downtime and release date
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2025-12-12T09:13:01.539Z
The Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 update file is here
Marvel Rivals is down
Just ten minutes to go until servers are offline
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It’s time to wrap up your games in Marvel Rivals, as downtime will start in 10 minutes. Keep an eye out for a new update, as you’ll need to download and install it before you can play the new season.
30 minutes until downtime
Rogue is a Vanguard
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I love what Marvel Rivals has done with Gambit and Rogue this season. Many had expected Rogue to be Strategist, and Gambit a Duelist, but NetEase has subverted expectations. Rogue joins as a new Vanguard, following Gambit as a new Strategist.
How long is Marvel Rivals downtime expected to last?
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Downtime has been estimated at 2-3 hours by NetEase. Over the last year, the switchovers have taken pretty much exactly 2 hours each time. I predict the same here, unless there’s any unexpected delays.
Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals
Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals on Jan 16 // Season 6: Night at the Museum Official Trailer – YouTube
Marvel Rivals got an amazing trailer at The Game Awards last night, revealing Season 6, and a brand new Hero. That’s right, Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals alongside Season 6 on January 16.
Just one hour until downtime
That’s all for today
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I’m heading off now, but I’ll be back an hour before downtime kicks in to cover the live release of Season 5.5. Until then!
Rogue teams up with Gambit
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Rogue joins Magneto and Gambit’s Team Up. She’ll get an area of effect damage buff to her regular attacks, and they’ll also heal nearby allies. Well worth pairing her with the new Strategist, then.
New event features a fantastic Iron Man reward
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The Seeds of the Gardener event drops alongside Marvel Rivals Season 5.5. It’s a kind of mini Battle Pass with rewards like Iron Man Mark 1, a Captain America werewolf skin, and more.
Marvel Rivals will feature at The Game Awards
🍿 We are getting the snacks ready to watch #TheGameAwards tomorrow. Jeff snagged a front-row seat… something epic is about to ignite! pic.twitter.com/t8DhL4MZnJDecember 10, 2025
The official Marvel Rivals Twitter account shared an image showing Jeff the Land Shark in the audience for The Game Awards 2025. It looks like there will be some kind of Marvel Rivals announcement tonight, so stay tuned for updates to this page.
2025-12-11T15:39:03.051Z
Developer highlight video
Marvel Rivals: Season 5.5 Update // Dev Vision Vol. 12 – YouTube
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Luna Snow gets a new skill
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Luna Snow is easily the best Strategist in Marvel Rivals, and now she’s getting even stronger. Idol Aura can be activated on Luna herself, healing her while she’s healing others. She also gets a 10% boost to damage and healing while the ability is active.
Rogue joins the battle
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The new Hero for Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 is Rogue. She’s a Vanguard that uses power-stealing abilities to make use of a versatile kit. Her Ultimate steals Ultimate Energy from foes, making it a very unique skill indeed. She teams up with Magneto and Gambit, adding an AoE effect to attacks, and a healing aura to teammates.
Downtime will kick in at this time
Rogue: Tempted to Touch | Character Reveal | Marvel Rivals – YouTube
Downtime for Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 will kick in on December 12 at the times below:
- East Coast (US): 4AM ET
- West Coast (US): 1AM PT
- United Kingdom: 9AM GMT
- Australia (Sydney): 8PM AEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 6PM JST
Season 5.5 roadmap revealed!
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NetEase has revealed the full roadmap for Marvel Rivals Season 5.5. There’s a New Years Eve Time Square event where players can gather and countdown to 2026. There’s also new game modes and skins to enjoy.
When does Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 start?
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Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 kicks off on December 12 at the times listed below:
- East Coast (US): 6AM ET
- West Coast (US): 3AM PT
- United Kingdom: 11AM GMT
- Australia (Sydney): 10PM AEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 8PM JST
This is an estimation based on the confirmed downtime start time, and the fact that the game is expected to be offline for precisely two hours. This has been the case all year between seasonal switchovers.
Welcome on in, as I countdown the hours until the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 5.5
There’s a new season of Marvel Rivals dropping tomorrow (December 12), and it adds one of the most sought-after Heroes yet. Rogue joins the battle as a new Vanguard, and she looks mighty powerful.
