Marvel Rivals Season 6 arrives on January 16, 2026, marking the game's first major update of the new year. Deadpool headlines the new content as the most anticipated hero addition in recent seasons.
NetEase's latest seasonal drop follows the smaller 5.5 bridge update that capped off Season 5. The developer has already confirmed new maps, expanded game modes, and a new progression track alongside the new heroes.
Global Launch Times
Season 6 follows the same fixed global release schedule as previous updates. Players can jump in at these times on January 16:
- Pacific Time (PT): 2:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 4:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 5:00 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 10:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM
Short maintenance windows or minor delays are possible, as usual for live-service updates.
Deadpool Finally Joins the Roster
The merc with a mouth has been on players' wishlists for months. His addition is the biggest character launch since Summer 2025.
NetEase hasn't confirmed Deadpool's class yet. Rumors point to either Duelist or Strategist, with official details expected during the week before launch.
Elsa Bloodstone Coming Mid-Season
A second hero joins the roster in mid-February. Elsa Bloodstone is a deeper cut from Marvel's comics, first appearing nearly 25 years ago as the daughter of Ulysses Bloodstone.
Her comic appearances show a character who uses a mix of weapons and equipment. That likely means a Duelist role with a kit built around multiple weapon types and grenades. NetEase will reveal her full ability breakdown sometime in February before she goes live.
Confirmed Season 6 Additions
Beyond the two new heroes, Season 6 brings:
- New maps added to the rotation
- New or expanded game modes
- Limited-time modes throughout the season
- A new seasonal progression track
The update also continues the game's ongoing comic book-style narrative. Full details on maps and modes will drop during the week leading up to January 16.
Looking Ahead to Season 7
Season 6 kicks off what NetEase has teased will be a big year for Marvel Rivals. The developer called 2025 a "warm-up year," hinting at bigger plans ahead.
Season 7 is expected sometime in March 2026, keeping the roughly two-month seasonal cycle the game has run since launch.
