Marvel Rivals Season 6 Adds Multi-Role Deadpool, Battle Pass, Whack-a-Jeff

NetEase pushed Marvel Rivals into a meta-shifting Season 6 rollout that went live January 16, 2026, introducing Deadpool as a deliberately flexible, multi-role hero and launching a new Battle Pass and limited-time event. The update landed after visible rollout activity from January 14 to 16 and included the expected launch windows and brief downtime common to major seasonal pushes.

Deadpool arrived able to function as Vanguard, Duelist or Strategist, a design that gives teams a single pick capable of filling multiple slots. His kit blends shielding, self-healing options and an in-match ability-upgrade path that lets players alter how he contributes as a frontline tank, a skirmisher or a support-style playmaker. Early impressions from the community emphasized his complexity and the way his role flexibility creates new team synergies and draft strategies.

Season 6 also introduced a fresh Battle Pass with cosmetics for characters including Invisible Woman, Gambit and Venom, plus additional skins and rewards across the seasonal track. The Whack-a-Jeff event launched alongside the Battle Pass; players complete missions to "feed Deadpool chimichangas" and unlock event rewards. Twitch Drops were active during the rollout window, offering another route to seasonal items for viewers who engage with partnered streams.

The update shipped with balance changes: a list of hero buffs and nerfs accompanied launch to reset particular matchups and to account for Deadpool's arrival. That balance slate will be important to track, as role overlap can alter both pick rates and counterplay. NetEase also published a Season 6 roadmap that teases midseason content, including a Season 6.5 update and a scheduled arrival for Elsa Bloodstone on February 13.

For players, the practical value is immediate. Deadpool forces rethinking of draft priorities and comp building, since a single pick can now cover damage, disruption or sustain depending on how his upgrades are spent. Experimenting with his ability-upgrade paths during placement matches will accelerate understanding of viable builds. The Battle Pass and Whack-a-Jeff event provide short-term progression incentives, while Twitch Drops offer a free way to snag cosmetics if you plan viewing around partnered streams.

This rollout matters because it blends a high-impact character with seasonal monetization and engagement loops that influence both casual and competitive play. Track balance notes closely over the next weeks, test Deadpool’s role shifts in different team compositions, and watch the roadmap for the February 13 Elsa Bloodstone release and the promised Season 6.5 content that will continue to reshape the Rivals meta.