Deadpool Joins Marvel Rivals Season 6 Roster Next Month, Play Season 5.5 Today

The Game Awards 2025 brought an electrifying reveal for Marvel Rivals fans with NetEase Games announcing an exciting addition to the game’s roster. The vibrant cinematic trailer unveiled that Deadpool will join the lineup on January 16, 2026, with the release of Season 6. Meanwhile, players can delve into Season 5.5, which recently introduced Rogue to the mix following Gambit’s debut at the start of Season 5.

Deadpool Joins Marvel Rivals

The highlight of the event was the lively Season 6 trailer, featuring Deadpool’s signature humor and fourth-wall-breaking antics, much to the delight of the audience. Sources have stated that more details about Season 6, titled Night at the Museum, and Deadpool’s role will be disclosed as the release date approaches. For now, players can enjoy the newly launched Season 5.5, which not only adds Rogue but also brings back Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival with a festive twist.

Season 5.5 Features and Updates

This season’s update includes Jeffland, a holiday-themed map introducing a three-way brawl and three new Jeff builds, each with unique skills. Players can also snag winter and holiday-themed skins to keep the festive spirit alive during matches. Season 5.5 brings a series of updates, including gameplay tweaks, balances, bug fixes, and improvements to the spectator system, alongside new emotes and player stats adjustments. These enhancements are detailed in the patch notes and highlighted in NetEase’s Dev Vision video.

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