Deadpool gets three roles in Marvel Rivals: “A Marvel three-in-one, baby!”

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Deadpool will be a Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist in Marvel Rivals.

The Marvel Rivals team just revealed more details about what players can expect in Season 6. Read on for our quick break down of what the NetEase Games team had to say about Deadpool as a new hero, the new map, and more.

Marvel Rivals Season 6 details (Image via NetEase Games)
Marvel Rivals Season 6 details (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Season 6 release date

Marvel Rivals Season 6 will launch on Jan. 16. According to creative director Guangguang, this season will arrive with Deadpool as a new hero.

Deadpool in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)
Deadpool in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Deadpool release date and spoilers

In Season 6, Deadpool will be a hero with three roles. He'll be a Duelist, Vanguard, and a Strategist. He'll have dual swords and dual pistols to dish out damage and heal his allies alongside an adorable unicorn plushie to create shields.

Deadpool has three roles in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)
Deadpool has three roles in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals gets new convoy map: Museum of Contemplation

Marvel Rivals Season 6 will also get the Museum of Contemplation as a new convoy map. This one will launch with the Jan. 29 update. This update will feature the Clobberin' Club as a new area in Times Square as well.

"Challenge others to duels here, and if you spend a small amount of units, your match will be broadcast live on the big screens in Time Square," Guangguang said.

Time Square will also get Photo Mode added to it.

Hero proficiency in Marvel Rivals

Next, Season 6 will feature a major upgrade to the hero proficiency system. There will be higher hero caps and additional rewards such as the ones below.

Rewards screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)
Rewards screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Season 6 preview

In terms of other Season 6 updates, there will be new accessories for multiple heroes, better faction rewards for those in the Marvel Rivals Championship, plus perks for the collegiate scene.

Accessories screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)
Accessories screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)

As for new Team-Ups, they will include Parker Power-Up featuring Peni Parker and Spider-Man plus Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box featuring Deadpool and Jeff.

Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)
Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box screenshot (Image via NetEase Games)

That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more Marvel Rivals news and updates.