Marvel Rivals Adds X-Men '97 Skins for Rogue and Gambit in Latest Crossover
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Marvel Rivals is releasing new X-Men '97 inspired skins for Rogue and Gambit this week, though the community has had a mixed response to the design choices.
Polygon reports that Marvel Rivals is expanding its crossover lineup this week with new cosmetics inspired by the hit Disney Plus animated series X-Men '97. Developer NetEase Games kept details under wraps since dropping the Season 9.5 roadmap in August, but a recent reveal on social media confirmed that mutant power couple Rogue and Gambit are getting new looks. Gambit receives an outfit based on his apocalypse-possessed finale appearance, while Rogue gets her Celestial outfit from the same season.
The update arrives for players worldwide on September 4, translating to an evening release on September 3 for North American time zones. While the collaboration ties neatly into the ongoing crossover trend dominating live service games, the initial community response has been somewhat mixed. Players discussing the update on social media have pointed out that Gambit's design shares heavy similarities with a previous costume from the current season, and others feel these specific choices overlook more memorable outfits from the show's second season.
Live service titles live and die by their cosmetic integration and community goodwill, making these crossover drops a delicate balancing act for developers. NetEase has not yet confirmed the rarity tiers or pricing for these new additions, leaving players to weigh whether the nostalgia factor is enough to justify picking them up. As cross-platform hero shooters continue to lean heavily into television and film synergy, fan feedback remains the ultimate test of whether these digital wardrobe updates hit the mark.
Tags: Marvel Rivals, X-Men, Gaming News, NetEase Games
Original article: Polygon