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At a glance
- New Character: Deadpool is the latest addition to Marvel Rivals, joining the game in its sixth season.
- Release Date: January 16, 2026 marks the debut of Deadpool in the game.
- Additional Hero: Elsa Bloodstone will also join as a new character in the upcoming season.
- Announcement Venue: The news was revealed during the Game Awards, where Deadpool made a surprise appearance.
Turns out, three mutants are better than two: after Rogue, Marvel Rivals is adding another X-Man in the form of Deadpool.
NetEase and Marvel shared the news during the Game Awards, which saw the Merc With a Mouth interrupt a trailer to loudly and proudly declare himself as the next hero to join the fray. The trailer also seemingly confirmed that renowned Marvel Comics monster hunter, Elsa Bloodstone, will be the second hero of the season alongside him.
Deadpool will join Marvel Rivals as part of its sixth season on January 16, 2026.
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