Marvel Rivals Version 20260116 Patch Notes: Season 6 Begins!
4/5 SignificantSeason 6 launches with Deadpool as a new playable hero, the 'Museum Ticket' Battle Pass, and significant technical optimizations including a 15% smaller PC install size.
All Changes
🆕New Content(4)
- newDeadpool: Deadpool added as a playable hero featuring katanas and a healing factor
- newBattle Pass: Launched 'Museum Ticket' Battle Pass featuring 10 costumes including Invisible Woman and Venom
- newIntroduced 'Times Square' Photo Mode with filters and sharing capabilities
- newJeff the Land Shark: Added 'Whac-A-Jeff' season event to unlock a free 8-bit costume for Jeff the Land Shark
⚙️Systems & Optimization(4)
- changeHero Proficiency: Increased Hero Proficiency levels and implemented automatic conversion of existing XP
- changeReduced PC installation size by 15%
- changeAdded experimental optimization for 8K high polling rate mice on PC
- newAdded ability to save and share controller configuration settings
🗺️Maps & Modes(1)
- removeResource Rumble: Removed Resource Rumble mode and its associated map from Quick Match
🛠️Fixes(4)
- fixThor: Fixed network delay issues causing Thor's Thorforce and Awakening Rune to fizzle
- fixMagneto: Resolved interaction where Magneto could be launched during his Ultimate by Winter Soldier
- fixFixed rare bug where piercing projectiles would occasionally deal unintended extra damage
- fixDoctor Strange: Enabled flying heroes to use Doctor Strange portals placed directly on the ground
Summary
Marvel Rivals Season 6 introduces Deadpool to the roster along with a new 'Night at the Museum' serial and lore. The update brings the 'Times Square' Photo Mode, controller configuration sharing, and an expanded Hero Proficiency system that automatically converts stockpiled XP into new levels.
Technical improvements headline the patch, featuring an experimental 8K mouse polling rate setting and a reduced storage footprint for PC players. Competitive play sees the introduction of the MRC Season 6 qualifiers and a new Champion Points system for future seasons, while the Resource Rumble mode has been removed from the Quick Match rotation.