Marvel Rivals Season 6 Leaks: Deadpool Joins the Fight!
Night at the Museum map, new modes, full roadmap & confirmed Jan 16, 2026 release – everything you need to know
Marvel Rivals kicks off 2026 with a bang! Season 6, titled Night at the Museum, launches January 16, 2026 (UTC). Leaks and official teases confirm Deadpool as the star hero, alongside a chaotic new map and game modes. NetEase calls 2025 a "warm-up" – expect massive expansions this year.
Season 6 Release Date & Patch Schedule
- Launch: Jan 16, 2026 (downtime starts ~9 AM UTC)
- Pre-Season Patch: Jan 1, 2026 (no downtime, client update only)
- Battle Pass End: S5.5 wraps Dec 12, 2025
Confirmed New Content – Leaks Breakdown
| Feature | Details | Release Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| New Hero: Deadpool | Merc with a Mouth – dual katanas, guns, regeneration. High mobility Duelist/Vanguard hybrid. | Season 6 Launch (Jan 16) |
| New Map: Night at the Museum | Collector's chaotic museum – cages break open, artifacts as hazards. Gambit/Rogue tie-in. | Season 6 Launch |
| New Mode | Museum escape/co-op PvE elements leaked – hunt monsters from cages. | Mid-Season 6 |
| Costumes/Skins | 24+ new outfits, including Cosmic Adam Warlock (S5.5 carryover). | Weekly drops |
2026 Overall Roadmap Tease
NetEase promises "major expansion": Co-op PvE modes, more heroes (leaks: Winter Soldier full kit, new X-Men), crossovers. Seasons every 6–8 weeks.
"2025 was just a warm-up" – NetEase on 2026 plans.