Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Countdown: Exact Start Time and Date

Marvel Rivals sticks to a very reliable and consistent update schedule, ushering in new content pretty much weekly while also releasing bigger updates approximately every month. The next major update is season 5.5, and it’s getting quite close to release.

These big seasonal updates are the only time we see new characters get added to the game, so they’re some of the most exciting ones to look forward to. If you’re eager to dive into everything the next patch will add as soon as possible, here’s the exact time and date when season 5.5 of Marvel Rivals begins.

When is Marvel Rivals Season 5.5?

Season 5.5 of Marvel Rivals is officially set to debut on Dec. 12. This date was revealed on the official season five roadmap. An official launch time hasn’t been shared, and usually isn’t until the update is quite close, but all previous updates have launched at 3am CT. As long as no unexpected delays or issues occur, this one is expected to launch then, too.

We’ve set our countdown to this precise time so you can check back here leading up to the update to ensure you’re ready to dive in as soon as possible. The update release time has also been translated across major time zones, allowing you to note exactly when it will be available in your region.

• PT: 1am on Dec. 12
• CT: 3am on Dec. 12
• ET: 4am on Dec. 12
• BST: 9am on Dec. 12
• CEST: 10am on Dec. 12
• JST: 5pm on Dec. 12
• AEST: 6pm on Dec. 12

How Long is Marvel Rivals Season 5.5?

Season 5.5 of Marvel Rivals will last for a full month, so it should end sometime around Jan. 12. As soon as season 5.5 ends, season six will begin. The first update of each season is always the biggest and most exciting, so there’s certainly a lot to look forward to.

When Will Rogue Be Released in Marvel Rivals?

Rogue is confirmed to be arriving on Dec. 12 with the launch of season 5.5. As soon as the update is out and downtime for the patch ends, you’ll be able to jump in and start using her on the battlefield.

Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 Features

So far, we don’t know much about season 5.5 beyond the hero that is set to join the roster, which is Rogue. Even her role and abilities haven’t been revealed yet, although it seems fairly likely she’ll be a Vanguard or Strategist based on her powers.

Outside of Rogue’s arrival, we can likely expect to see an array of other new features that are generally added in every big update. This includes additions like:

• A new map.
• New skins, likely including Rogue and Gambit wedding skins that were teased in the season five trailer, as well as an additional launch skin and a Competitive skin for Rogue.
• New events.
• New accessories.
• New and reworked Team-Ups.
• Character buffs and nerfs.

Some features, like the addition of Rogue, hero balance changes, and some skins, will be available as soon as season 5.5 launches. Others, like the new map and potential new accessories, may instead be released in the weeks that follow, as has been the pattern with other recent updates.

While you wait for the new season to begin, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the meantime. You might try learning how to beat Nightmare 4, how to complete Lost In The Game, how to beat Zombie Scarlet Witch, and how the Van Dyne’s Grand Opening event works.