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Jan 15, 2026
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Marvel Rivals Version 20260116 Patch Notes: Season 6 Begins!

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Deadpool joins the roster for Season 6 alongside a new Battle Pass, the removal of Resource Rumble from Quick Match, and major PC performance optimizations.

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Key Changes

  • 1Deadpool joins the roster as a new playable hero with katanas and healing factor
  • 2Resource Rumble mode and its map have been removed from Quick Match
  • 3Season 6 'Museum Ticket' Battle Pass launched with 10 new costumes
  • 4New 'Champion Points' system introduced for long-term pro league qualification
  • 5PC install size reduced by 15% with new 8K mouse polling support
  • 6Whac-A-Jeff event offers a free 8-Bit Bash costume for Jeff the Land Shark
  • 7Hero Proficiency system expanded with auto-conversion for stockpiled points
  • 8Doctor Strange portals fixed to allow flying heroes to use ground-cast gates
  • 9Thorforce network delay issues resolved, preventing Awakening Rune fizzling
  • 10New 'Times Square' Photo Mode and controller config sharing systems added

All Changes

⚔️New Hero(1)

  • newDeadpool: Deadpool added to the roster as a playable hero featuring katanas and a healing factor.

🎟️Season 6 Content(5)

  • newBattle Pass: New 'Museum Ticket' Battle Pass launched featuring 10 costumes including Invisible Woman (Prism Parade), Venom (Space Corsair), and Mantis (Galactic Gladiator).
  • newLore: New Serial 'Night at the Museum' and Deadpool lore 'Hero In His Own Mind' added.
  • newJeff the Land Shark: Whac-A-Jeff season event launched; players can unlock the 8-Bit Bash costume for Jeff the Land Shark for free.
  • changeEvents: Gone Nutty For Gifts event extended until January 29, 2026.
  • changeEvents: Jeff's Winter Splash Festival end date moved to January 29, 2026.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)

  • changeHero Proficiency: Hero Proficiency levels increased with new rewards; existing stockpiled proficiency is automatically converted into new levels.
  • newPhoto Mode: New 'Times Square' Photo Mode added with camera tools and filters for sharing moments.
  • newUI/UX: Controller settings sharing system implemented, allowing players to save and swap configurations.

🗺️Maps & Modes(1)

  • removeResource Rumble: Resource Rumble mode and its associated map have been removed from the Quick Match rotation.

🏆Competitive & Tournaments(5)

  • newRanked: Season 6 Competitive rewards added, including new Nameplate Frames and Badges.
  • newDeadpool: Deadpool 'Workwear Woes' costume added as a reward for players reaching Gold tier or higher.
  • changeTournaments: Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC) Season 6 rewards expanded to include all participants (Nameplates, Sprays, Emblems, and Units).
  • changeIgnite Series: Ignite 2026 Series qualification path updated; 25% of regional slots reserved for MRC Season 6 factions.
  • newChampion Points: New 'Champion Points' system introduced starting Season 7 for promotion, relegation, and Ignite Mid-Season Qualifier eligibility.

🦸Hero Adjustments(5)

  • fixThor: Fixed network delay issue where Thorforce would vanish and cause Awakening Rune to fizzle prematurely (effective buff).
  • fixMagneto: Fixed a bug where Magneto could be launched by Winter Soldier's Tainted Voltage while using his Ultimate.
  • fixThe Punisher: Fixed network-related teleportation issues with Vantage Connection.
  • fixGameplay: Fixed a rare bug where piercing projectiles would occasionally deal unintended extra damage (effective nerf).
  • fixDoctor Strange: Flying heroes can now correctly use portals cast directly on the ground (effective buff).

💰Store & Cosmetics(7)

  • newDeadpool: New Deadpool 'Captain Pool' and 'Emoji' bundles added to the store.
  • newStore: New 'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' bundles added for Venom and Spider-Man.
  • newInvisible Woman: Invisible Woman 'Prism Parade' Costume Chroma added with Vivid Vibe, Radiant Ray, and new Ultimate VFX.
  • newTwitch Drops: Twitch Drops (Jan 16 - Feb 13) added for Invisible Woman 'Will of Galacta' costume and bundle.
  • changeCollege Perks: New College Perk costume rotation including Thor (Majestic Raiment), Scarlet Witch (Immortal Sovereign), and Fantastic Four: First Steps costumes.
  • newAccessories: New accessories added for Rogue, Deadpool, Doctor Strange, Squirrel Girl, Iron Man, Captain America, Daredevil, Black Panther, Storm, and Blade.
  • changeStore: Peni Parker (Snow-SP//dr), Star-Lord (Starcracker), and Daredevil (Not Daredevil) bundles extended until January 23, 2026.

💻Technical & Performance(3)

  • changePerformance: PC installation size reduced by approximately 15%.
  • newPerformance: Added experimental optimization setting for high polling rate (8K) mice to resolve lag issues.
  • fixUI/UX: Fixed a bug where players could get stuck on the results screen after spectating in Custom Game Tournament Rooms.

Summary

Marvel Rivals Season 6: Night at the Museum has arrived, headlined by the debut of Deadpool as a playable hero. This major update introduces the 'Museum Ticket' Battle Pass featuring 10 new costumes, the 'Whac-A-Jeff' seasonal event, and a significant expansion to the Hero Proficiency system. Competitive players will see the removal of Resource Rumble from Quick Match and the introduction of a multi-season Champion Points system tied to the 2026 Ignite Series. Technical improvements include a 15% reduction in PC file size and experimental support for 8K polling rate mice.

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