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Deadpool Debut Lifts Marvel Rivals to Eight-Month Player Peak as Season 6 Goes Live

Deadpool's triple-role design headlines a season update overhauling progression and competitive rewards.

Overview

  • Season 6 launched on January 16 after brief scheduled maintenance, rolling out the Night at the Museum update.
  • Deadpool joins as the first triple-role hero with mid‑match role swaps, weapon‑dependent abilities, and in‑match upgrades.
  • The launch surged Steam concurrents to roughly 200,000, the highest in eight months, according to figures cited by Forbes.
  • Progression now includes a higher Hero Proficiency cap with automatic conversion of banked progress, and MRC rewards broaden to grant Units and redesigned nameplates across more placements.
  • The roadmap schedules the Museum of Contemplation map and Times Square’s Clobberin’ Club for January 29 and targets Elsa Bloodstone for a February 13 mid‑season update, with the Museum Ticket battle pass and Whac‑A‑Jeff event live now.