Marvel Rivals Season 6 Release Times Worldwide and Full Content Breakdown
- Sagar Mankar
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Marvel Rivals Season 6, titled Night at the Museum, officially begins today on January 16, 2026, and brings Deadpool into the roster as the game’s first triple-role hero.
The update also comes with a new map, balance changes, and several quality-of-life improvements.
Server maintenance starts at 9:00 AM UTC and is expected to last around two hours. Once complete, Season 6 content will be available globally at approximately 11:00 AM UTC. Here are the regional release times for clarity:
Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 AM → 3:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 AM → 6:00 AM
UTC/GMT: 9:00 AM → 11:00 AM
Central European Time (CET): 10:00 AM → 12:00 PM
Indian Standard Time (IST): 2:30 PM → 4:30 PM
China Standard Time (CST): 5:00 PM → 7:00 PM
Japan / Korea Standard Time (JST/KST): 6:00 PM → 8:00 PM
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM → 10:00 PM
The highlight of Season 6 is undoubtedly Deadpool. Unlike other heroes, he can switch between three roles: Duelist, Vanguard, and Strategist. His kit includes dual pistols and katanas for damage, a unicorn plushie that provides shields, and even healing abilities when used strategically. He can level up during matches like an RPG, gaining XP to upgrade abilities.
Deadpool’s ultimate ability adapts depending on "how stylishly players fight," rewarding creativity in combat.
Alongside Deadpool, the season introduces a major overhaul to the hero proficiency system. Each hero now has 70 levels, offering rewards such as Units, badges, nameplate frames, and dynamic avatars. This expansion gives players more incentive to grind and showcase mastery across the roster.
Team-Up abilities also see significant changes. Some older combinations have been retired, while new ones have been added:
Deadpool + Jeff the Land Shark: Deadpool gains role-specific buffs, while Jeff unlocks new healing and support abilities.
Peni Parker + Spider-Man: Spider-Man receives a new Sticky Spider-Bomb ability, while Peni gains extra health.
Retired Team-Ups include Human Torch + Spider-Man and Peni Parker’s connection to Rocket Network.
Balance adjustments are another key part of the update. Heroes like Gambit, Angela, Daredevil, and Invisible Woman have received nerfs, while underperforming characters such as Hulk, Captain America, Iron Fist, Cloak & Dagger, Blade, and Doctor Strange have been buffed to improve their viability. Namor adjusted to a lesser reliance on teamups.
Season 6 also expands the game’s maps and modes. On January 29, players will get access to the new convoy map, Museum of Contemplation, along with Times Square’s new Clobberin’ Club area, where duels can be broadcast live on big screens. Photo Mode also arrives, letting players capture cinematic shots with filters and angles.
Finally, competitive play gets a boost with richer rewards in the Marvel Rivals Championship. Even factions that don’t reach the top will now earn Units, sprays, and redesigned nameplate emblems.