Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Roadmap: All New Heroes, Events, and Skins Explained

Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 is anticipated to be one of the most extensive mid-season updates from the game, filled with the most content ever. The arrival of this winter-themed patch just before Christmas introduces all other things, such as a new hero, limited-time events, a seasonal map, holiday-themed cosmetics, and Jeff's cherished Winter Splash Festival. Everything that is coming during Season 5.5 from December 12 to the start of Season 6 on January 16 is presented in detail here.

Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Roadmap Overview

December 12: Season 5.5 Launch

New Hero: Rogue

Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 kicks off with the long-awaited arrival of Rogue, joining the roster as a Vanguard hero. True to her comic roots, she specializes in power absorption, allowing her to temporarily steal abilities and swing team fights in dramatic fashion.

New Costumes- Rogue Savage South

• Rocket Raccoon – Rocket of the Rafters
• Rogue debuts in her exclusive Savage South skin, while Rocket Raccoon gets a cheerful winter-themed attire to go with the season.

Event: Seeds of the Gardener

This upcoming pass-style event allows players to get prizes by doing missions and increasing their levels:

• Iron Man – Mark I (Free)
• Iron Fist – Shenloong Champion
• Captain America – Capwolf

With one free skin and two premium ones, Seeds of the Gardener sets the stage for the event-packed weeks to come.

December 19: Winter Festival Kicks Off

New Map: Jeffland

The Winter Splash Festival of Jeff has come again in Marvel Rivals but this time with a brand-new map, Jeffland, where three-way fights between differently styled Jeff characters are happening, each one has his unique ability. Chaos, charm, and peak Jeff energy are what you should look forward to.

New Game Mode: Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival

A temporary festive mode with whimsical mechanics that are just right for holiday merriment.

New Events

• Pym Technologies Test Kitchen
• Winter Gift
• Holiday Special

Among the events of the Holiday Special, which is the main event of the month, several new winter-themed costumes will be showcased. According to promotional art players can look forward to getting holiday skins for:

• Squirrel Girl
• Daredevil
• Winter Soldier
• Peni Parker
• Star-Lord

The current week is the one that has the most winter celebrations with lots of missions, cosmetic rewards, and special activities.

December 26: More Holiday Costumes

The festive spirit lives on with the release of two new seasonal skins:

• Cloak & Dagger – Winter Holiday 2025
• Thor – Winter Holiday 2025

Moreover, the Times Square map will have a distinct New Year Ball Drop countdown which will change the venue into a partying place where gamers could soon welcome 2026.

January 2: New Year Additions, January 9: Cosmic Power Update, & January 16: Season 6 Begins

The first update of January, would bring the following:

• Human Torch – Grandmaster's Trump Card
• Mystery Costume (the identity is still not known)
• The skin of mystery has been one of the most captivating hints of the season, pointing towards a potential partnership or even a Marvel reference from the past.

Two costumes inspired by the cosmos enter the scene:

• Phoenix – Ice Phoenix
• Adam Warlock – Cosmic Warlock

The premium changes give a breathtaking mix of the mythical and the cosmic, making them the top choice for the collectors right away.
The 5.5 season officially ends on the 16th of January, thus opening up for the next season. Although the specifics are still kept secret, players should look forward to the addition of new heroes, modes, and large-scale meta changes as the next era of Marvel Rivals commences.

With weekly events and new rewards rolling out, the Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 roadmap ensures players have plenty to enjoy throughout the holiday season and into the new year. In addition to new heroes, festive skins, and exciting events, the update also introduces Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Balance Changes, keeping gameplay fair and competitive while refreshing the meta for all players.