The lobby fell silent as Deadpool cartwheeled into view, a blur of red and black against the stark white walls. “Did somebody order a knuckle sandwich, extra sarcastic?” he quipped, cracking his neck. In that instant, you knew Season 6 had arrived, promising a tidal wave of chaos.
Marvel Rivals Season 6: Deadpool and a Whole Lot More
Ever notice how the office always gets a little brighter after a holiday? The same thing happens with games; a new season breathes life back into the experience. Marvel Rivals Season 6 is doing just that, injecting a shot of pure, unadulterated Deadpool directly into the game’s veins. But it’s not just about the Merc with a Mouth; the update is overflowing with content.
The Marvel Rivals Season 6 update went live on January 16, 2026, at 9 AM UTC. The downtime was approximately 2 hours.
Deadpool: The Triple-Threat Hero
Deadpool isn’t just another face in the crowd; he’s the first triple-role character in Marvel Rivals. Katanas? Check. Healing factor? Check. Fourth-wall-breaking quips that make you question reality? Double-check. He’s not just entering the battlefield; he’s redefining it.
What new stories were added in Marvel Rivals Season 6?
Season 6 introduces fresh lore tidbits, including “Night at the Museum,” a serial that promises to be as historically inaccurate as it is explosive. Plus, get ready for deeper insights into Deadpool’s psyche—or lack thereof.
- New Serial – Night at the Museum!
- New Deadpool Lore – Hero in his own mind.
Hero Proficiency Upgrade
Remember those old trophies gathering dust on the shelf? Think of Hero Proficiency the same way. Season 6 transforms that dedication into tangible rewards. The update automatically converts your existing Proficiency into new levels, showering you with loot. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a celebration of your commitment.
Enhanced Social Systems
Have you ever seen someone nail a perfect shot and wished you could capture that moment? Season 6 offers more than just gameplay tweaks. The “Times Square Epic Photo Mode” lets you immortalize your best plays. Plus, sharing controller settings means you can finally clone your friend’s superhuman reflexes.
- Times Square Epic Photo Mode: New filters and sharing capabilities for your in-game photos.
- Share Controller Settings: Export and share controller configurations with others.
How much does the Season 6 Battle Pass cost in Marvel Rivals?
The Season 6 Battle Pass, titled ‘Museum Ticket’, comes packed with 10 exclusive costumes and a treasure trove of other rewards, making it a worthwhile investment for dedicated players.
Fresh In-Store Goodies
New costumes and bundles are hitting the store. From “Deadpool – Captain Pool Bundle” to “Venom – Marvel Cosmic Invasion Bundle,” there’s something to catch everyone’s eye. And don’t miss the “Invisible Woman Prism Parade Costume Chroma,” making her 200% more visible. It’s a closet makeover for your heroes.
- Deadpool – Captain Pool Bundle: Deadpool in a hat.
- Venom – Marvel Cosmic Invasion Bundle: Retro Symbiote shenanigans.
- Spider-Man – Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Invisible Woman Prism Parade Costume Chroma: Vivid Vibe.
- Deadpool – Emoji Bundle
Available From: January 16, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.
- Peni Parker – Snow-SP//dr Bundle
- Star-Lord – Starcracker Bundle
- Daredevil – Not Daredevil Bundle
Have been extended until January 23, 2026, at 2 AM UTC.
Season Events and Competitive Changes
Participate in events like “Whack-A-Jeff” to nab the free Jeff the Land Shark costume. For competitive players, Season 6 brings new Nameplate Frames, Badges, and the “Deadpool – Workwear Woes” costume for Gold-tier and up.
- Whack-A-Jeff: Capture Jeffy-Boy.
- Gone Nutty for Gifts: Extended until January 29, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.
- Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival: Extended until January 29, 2026, at 9 AM UTC.
What adjustments were made to game modes?
There have been some key competitive adjustments. Resource Rumble, for example, is no longer available in Quick Match.
Tournament and Competitive Scene
The Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) Season 6 includes rewards for every placement, from champions to open qualifier participants. Champion Points debut in Season 7, influencing promotion and relegation chances.
Accessories and Twitch Drops
New accessories are available for a range of heroes, including Rogue, Deadpool, and Doctor Strange. Tune into Twitch to grab the Invisible Woman – Will of Galacta costume and bundle items between January 16 and February 13, 2026.
Drops Period: January 16, 2026, at 12 PM UTC to February 13, 2026, at 9 AM UTC
College Perks and Fixes
A new rotation of College Perk costumes is available, featuring Thor, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Man. Fixes include resolving the scoreboard limbo issue in Custom Games and optimizing mouse performance on PC.
- Thor – Majestic Raiment
- Scarlet Witch – Immortal Sovereign
- Jeff the Land Shark – Sunshine Land Shark
- Wolverine – Weapon X
- Mister Fantastic – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Invisible Woman – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Human Torch – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- The Thing – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Spider-Man – Future Foundation
- Squirrel Girl – Sunshine Squirrel
PC
- Mouse Optimization: High polling rate mouse experimental optimization setting (Settings – Keyboard)
- Slimmer Files: PC install shrank by 15%.
Heroes
- Thunderstruck and Wonder-Not-So-Full: Thor’s Thorforce fixed.
- Magneto’s Magnetic Misstep: Magneto’s Ultimate fixed.
- Punisher’s Patchy Ping: Punisher’s Vantage Connection fixed.
- Piercing Projectiles’ Pinball Physics: Piercing projectiles’ damage fixed.
- Strange’s Grounded Gateway: Flying heroes can now use Doctor Strange portals cast on the ground.
- Jeff the Land Shark Button Brouhaha!: Jeff’s Team-up Ability default keybind is now EMPTY.
Season 6 aims to be the defibrillator this game needed. With all these changes, are you ready to re-evaluate your main?