Deadpool is officially arriving in Marvel Rivals with the launch of Season 6 as the main featured hero of the update.
Season 6, which is also known as Night at the Museum, is confirmed to start on that same date across all regions, keeping the game’s established seasonal schedule intact. NetEase and Marvel have already promoted Deadpool in trailers and social posts, confirming that he is part of the opening Season 6 roster rather than an unlock down the line via an event.
So, if you’re wondering when Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals, this guide has all the answers you need to know.
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Deadpool’s release date in Marvel Rivals
Deadpool releases in Marvel Rivals with the start of Season 6 on Jan. 16, 2026. Season 6 was announced as the first major update of the new year, with Deadpool in the front and center.
Season 6 follows the same fixed global rollout pattern as earlier updates, with a synchronized launch window. Here’s when you can start playing as the anti-hero, according to different time zones:
- Pacific Time: 2am, Jan. 16, 2026
- Central Time: 4am, Jan. 16, 2026
- Eastern Time: 5am, Jan. 16, 2026
- GMT: 10am, Jan. 16, 2026
- AEDT: 8pm, Jan. 16, 2026
Do we know what role and abilities Deadpool will have in Marvel Rivals Season 6?
At the time of writing, NetEase Games hasn’t released many details about Deadpool’s role and abilities in Marvel Rivals Season 6, so he could either be a Duelist or a Strategist.
Coming to his primary weapons, he will have dual pistols for mid to long-range fights and finishing low‑HP enemies. Whereas, he’ll use Dual katanas for close-range combos, dash-ins, and quick executes.
If you ask about his playstyle, he could be having a flanking, skirmisher playstyle, where he’ll poke enemies with pistols, dive with katanas, then use teleport and regen to escape or re-engage. He might also pair well with hard engage tanks that create space for his dives, and with supports that can amplify his damage or keep him alive.
Deadpool may also gain situational tools like team buffs or soft peel, letting coordinated teams flex him between pure carry and disruptive off-angle threat depending on comp.
What’s new in Season 6, other than Deadpool?
Season 6 will introduce a museum-style map featuring exhibits and artifacts pulled from across the Marvel Multiverse, alongside Deadpool.
As with earlier seasons, existing modes like Convoy and Domination are likely to gain museum-themed layouts added to their map pools rather than remaining locked to older arenas only. Season 6 is also expected to rotate in a refreshed event LTM, likely tied to the Lunar New Year window and using a custom map plus modified rules, similar to earlier Jeff Splash-style events.
These LTMs typically keep the core shooter feel but tweak rules such as ability cooldowns, scoring conditions, or special map-only power-ups to create a more chaotic, arcade-like experience.
