# Marvel Rivals changelog

> Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!

- Vendor: NetEase Games
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://www.marvelrivals.com
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 2767030)
- Entries below: 5 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins!

- Date: 2026-05-14
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/668365445444665381
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/steam-668365445444665381

- **added** — New hero Devil Dinosaur added to the roster
- **added** — New Serial story Sins of Alchemax
- **added** — New Devil Dinosaur Lore story The Devil in the Details
- **added** — Season 8 Battle Pass Project: Heroic Age featuring 10 new heroic costume sets
- **added** — Season Event Devil Dino Hide and Seek where players complete missions for Units, Chrono Tokens, and Gallery Cards
- **added** — Fully integrated Esports hub with live streams, battle notifications, real-time VOD replays, advanced combat analytics, and team dossiers
- **added** — Ability to copy custom crosshairs from pro players per-hero from their profiles
- **added** — Match preview feature on the Livestreams page showing upcoming matches on schedule
- **added** — Prediction Page feature for Group Stage matches allowing one team ranking prediction edit per match with up to 2 temporal revision charges earned through event tasks
- **added** — Multiple new cosmetic bundles and costume variants including Hulk Infinity Hulk Bundle, Deadpool Monster King Bundle, and Devil Dinosaur cosmetics
- **added** — New animation for Devil Dinosaur
- **added** — Twitch Drops including Rogue Will of Galacta costume and tournament drops with Chrono Tokens and cosmetics
- **added** — Gold Rank Reward exclusive Devil Dinosaur Corporate Cruncher costume for reaching Gold rank or above
- **changed** — College Perk costumes updated to Loki Presidential Attire, Magneto Temporal Tyrant, Hulk Maestro, Peni Parker Wasteland Mech, Daredevil Devil 2099, Magik Phoenix Demon, Rocket Raccoon Sunshine Raccoon, Phoenix Chaos Phoenix, and Hawkeye Ronin
- **changed** — Esports hub optimized with several improvements based on Season 7 feedback
- **fixed** — Fixed Jeff the Land Shark bug where securing an elimination with bubbles failed to grant intended charge restoration
- **fixed** — Fixed environmental stability issues during Blood Hunt where dimensional barriers caused heroes to clip out of bounds or wedge into map geometry

Greetings, Rivals!
Welcome to Season 8! Join us as we witness the heartfelt reunion of two best friends and the fiery return of true lovers across the Timestream Entanglement.
The update begins on May 15th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.

##### **All-New Content**

##### **New Hero**

New Hero Devil Dinosaur is stomping his way into the Marvel Rivals roster!

##### **New Stories**

1. New Serial - Sins of Alchemax
2. New Devil Dinosaur Lore - The Devil in the Details

##### **New In Store**

1. Hulk - Infinity Hulk Bundle
2. Deadpool - Monster King Bundle
3. Devil Dinosaur - Chrono-Armor Bundle
4. Devil Dinosaur - Tropical Beast
5. Devil Dinosaur - Emoji Bundle
6. Rogue - Starlit Rebel Chroma Midnight Mirage/High Noon and Ultimate Ability VFX
7. Jeff the Land Shark - Devil Landshark Chroma Magma Menace/Rosy Ruin and Ultimate Ability VFX
8. Take a Seat...or Squat?: New animation for Devil Dinosaur
9. New Accessories for Devil Dinosaur, Black Widow, The Thing, Angela, Namor Hela, and The Punisher

Available From: **May 15th, 2026, at 9 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**

##### **S8 Battle Pass**

The Chronoverse trembles, and Alchemax's shadow looms large. But where darkness falls, heroes rise! Unlock the epic new Battle Pass, Project: Heroic Age, featuring 10 brand-new sets of heroic costumes! Highlighted costumes include: Rogue - Starlit Rebel, Jeff the Land Shark - Devil Landshark, and Gambit - Barrier Buster.

##### **Season Event: Devil Dino Hide and Seek**

Lunella needs your help tracking down her colossal companion! Jump into the all-new "Devil Dino Hide and Seek" event and follow his massive footprints across timelines. Complete missions for Units, Chrono Tokens, Gallery Cards, and more!

##### **Twitch Drops**

**Season Drops**

As Season 8 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops.
This round's drops include the Rogue - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.

Drops Period: **May 15th, 2026, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to June 12th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC) **

**Tournament Drops**

The battlelines are drawn across the chronal currents! Marvel Rivals Ignite: Stage 1 is officially underway. Tune in to designated broadcast channels to watch the world's most elite strike teams clash in mind-bending, superhuman competition.
The Watcher isn't the only one keeping an eye on the action; Galacta herself is distributing cosmic bounties! Rack up enough watch time to appease our favorite cosmic entity and claim this latest wave of Drops: 100 Chrono Tokens, Mood - Galacta's Glare, Wolverine - Will of Galacta Nameplate, Portal Pool Oopsie Spray

Drops Period: **May 22nd, 2026, at 16 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to June 19th, 2026, at 16 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**

##### **Rank Rewards**

Gold Rank Rewards: Reach Gold or above for the exclusive Devil Dinosaur - Corporate Cruncher costume.

##### **Esports**

IGNITE Stage 1 isn't just broadcasting on standard earthly channels; we've routed the feed directly into the game! Access our fully integrated "Esports" hub for a complete tactical uplink, featuring live streams, battle notifications, real-time VOD replays, advanced combat analytics, and deep-dive dossiers on your favorite teams and pros.
Thanks to the operation and community feedback gathered during Season 7, the system has undergone several optimizations:

1. Tactical Reticle Replication: Want to aim like Hawkeye or the Punisher? You can now navigate to player profiles and directly copy the custom crosshairs used by pro players, configured per-hero!
2. Clairvoyant Match Previews: A new preview feature on the Livestreams page lets you glimpse exactly which colossal clashes are up next on the schedule.
3. Timeline Reconstructions (Predictions): Made a bad call? Alter the timeline! For "Match Ongoing" Group Stage matches, you can now revisit the Prediction Page to edit the ranking prediction for one team. You can earn up to 2 temporal revision charges (across all regions) by completing specific Grou

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### Marvel Rivals Version 20260417 Balance Post

- Date: 2026-04-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/505107421425828088
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/steam-505107421425828088

- **added** — Introduce Chain-CC Protection system that activates when a hero suffers 5.5 seconds of total CC duration or is hit by 6 CC effects within a 7-second window, instantly purging all active CC effects and granting 30% Tenacity for 3 seconds
- **added** — Implement Scaling Tenacity mechanic where each new CC effect applied to a hero increases their Tenacity by 10% and extends the buff's duration by 0.5 seconds
- **added** — Add Total Immunity feature where Tenacity reaching 100% grants complete CC Immunity until the buff expires
- **added** — Establish 5-second cooldown for Chain-CC Protection system beginning when the final Tenacity effect expires
- **changed** — Reduce Emma Frost's Psionic Seduction Ultimate Ability energy cost from 3400 to 3100
- **changed** — Reduce Deadpool Vanguard's The Ban Hammer Gun Form Ultimate bonus health gained per hammer hit from 80 to 60 standard and from 80 to 70 upgraded
- **changed** — Reduce Deadpool Vanguard's The Ban Hammer Gun Form Ultimate damage dealt per hammer hit from 45 to 35
- **changed** — Reduce Deadpool Vanguard bonus attack speed from Deadpool in Your Area to Dual Desert Eagles from 60% to 40%
- **changed** — Reduce Peni Parker base health from 700 to 650
- **changed** — Increase Peni Parker maximum simultaneous Cyber-Webs from 3 to 4
- **changed** — Increase Peni Parker Cyber-Webs bonus health cap from 150 to 200
- **changed** — Increase Peni Parker Cyber-Web Cluster Projectile Speed from 120m/s to 150m/s
- **changed** — Increase Elsa Bloodstone Helix Advance cooldown from 8s to 10s and at max passive stacks from 2s to 4s
- **changed** — Reduce Elsa Bloodstone Monster-Piercer percentage damage per pellet from 1.2% to 0.8% and total percentage damage from 6% to 4%
- **changed** — Adjust Human Torch Plasma Body to immediately dash 10m in the direction of movement, reduce duration to 4s, add 2 charges with 10s recharge time per charge and 4s cooldown between consecutive casts
- **changed** — Remove Winter Soldier Trooper's Fist Grounded effect on enemies and reduce cooldown from 12s to 10s
- **changed** — Increase Winter Soldier Bionic Hook cooldown from 12s to 15s
- **changed** — Increase Winter Soldier Roterstern Projectile Damage from 75 to 80 and decrease Spell Field Damage from 55 to 45
- **changed** — Reduce Winter Soldier Tainted Voltage single charge energize time from 6s to 5s
- **changed** — Increase Winter Soldier Kraken Impact Culling Threshold from 15% to 20% and reduce base damage from 80 to 70
- **changed** — Increase Adam Warlock Cosmic Cluster cooldown reduction provided to Avatar Life Stream per enemy hit from 0.3s to 0.4s

We've got another round of tweaks coming to Marvel Rivals. We're rolling out a brand-new Chain-CC Protection system to save you from endless stun-locks, Bucky Barnes is trading in his crowd control for pure firepower, and Ultron is expanding his robotic wrath across the battlefield.

Let's dive in and see how the meta is shifting!

##### **ADJUSTMENTS**

##### **Chain-CC Protection**

In Season 7.5, we introduced the Chain-CC (Crowd Control) Protection mechanic to ensure combat remains fluid and fair. Here are the specific rules:

- The Trigger: If a Hero suffers 5.5 seconds of total CC duration or is hit by 6 CC effects within a 7-second window, Chain-CC Protection activates. This instantly purges all active CC effects and grants the Hero 30% Tenacity for 3 seconds.
- Scaling Tenacity: Tenacity proportionally reduces the duration of incoming CC. While active, every new CC effect applied to the Hero increases their Tenacity by 10% and extends the buff's duration by 0.5 seconds.
- Total Immunity: If Tenacity reaches 100%, the Hero becomes completely CC Immune until the buff expires. During this window, incoming CC will not grant further Tenacity or extend the Immunity duration.
- Cinematic Exceptions: Certain animation-driven CC effects (such as Emma Frost's Carbon Crush and Monster Hulk's World Breaker) bypass this system. Tenacity cannot reduce their durations, nor will they be interrupted if Chain-CC Protection triggers. Any standard CC effects applied during these cinematic moves will be cleared, and Tenacity applied, only after the cinematic ability concludes.
- Cooldown: The Chain-CC Protection system has a 5-second cooldown, which begins the moment the final Tenacity effect expires.

##### **VANGUARD**

**Emma Frost**

We're slightly lowering the energy cost of the White Queen's Ultimate to boost her suppression power on the battlefield. Time to shine, darling!
- Reduce the energy cost of Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.

**Deadpool (Vanguard)**

We're slightly dialing back Vanguard-pool's burst damage and the survivability gains from his gun-form Ultimate. Gotta keep things fair, even for the Merc with a Mouth!
- Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) Bonus Health gained per hammer hit from 80 to 60 (standard) and from 80 to 70 (upgraded).
- Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) damage dealt per hammer hit from 45 to 35.
- Reduce bonus Attack Speed provided by Deadpool in Your Area - Vanguard to Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard from 60% to 40%.

**Peni Parker**

We're slightly reducing Peni's base survivability but enhancing the deployment range and protection of her Cyber-Webs, while also improving the hit experience of her Primary Attack. This aims to strengthen Peni in positional warfare! Now she can cover more ground with her Cyber-Webs, and flexibly using their support effects will help the team handle specific enemy dives with more ease!
- Reduce base health from 700 to 650.
- Increase the maximum number of Cyber-Webs that can exist simultaneously on the field from 3 to 4.
- Increase Bonus Health cap provided to Peni by Cyber-Webs from 150 to 200.
- Increase Cyber-Web Cluster Projectile Speed from 120m/s to 150m/s.

##### **DUELIST**

**Elsa Bloodstone**

We're reining in Elsa's mobility and her threat level against Vanguards. The monster hunter needs to pace herself out there in the timestream!
- Increase Helix Advance cooldown from 8s to 10s. (Cooldown at max passive stacks from 2s to 4s).
- Reduce Monster-Piercer percentage damage per pellet from 1.2% to 0.8%.
   Reduce total percentage damage when all 5 pellets hit from 6% to 4%.
   Zhiyong Note: When all pellets hit, damage against a 275 HP hero drops from 81.5 (13*5+275*6%) to 76; against a 700 HP hero, it drops from 107 (13*5+700*6%) to 93.

**Human Torch**

We're tweaking the Human Torch's mobility mechanics to boost his burst mobility and enhance his gameplay pacing. At the same time, we want his movements to be

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### Marvel Rivals Version 20260409 Patch Notes

- Date: 2026-04-09
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/531002485037335429
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/steam-531002485037335429

- **added** — Lucky Draw for Deadpool - Hospitality 101 costume available from April 10th to May 8th, 2026
- **added** — Iron Fist - Lin Shao: The Knockout Bundle available from April 10th to May 8th, 2026
- **added** — Jeff the Land Shark - Maid to Chomp Bundle
- **added** — Deadpool - Maid-Pool Costume Chroma variants Poppin' Peach and Yapping Yolk
- **added** — Deadpool - Maid-Pool Ability Upgrade VFX
- **added** — Shark Attack Emote Combo Bundle with Deadpool and Jeff the Land Shark Duo Emote
- **fixed** — White Fox's Kumiho form color now syncs with her Secret Agent and Rosy Recon costume base colors
- **changed** — New animations for White Fox and Cloak
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where Hulk might fail to recover health when entering an allied Spawn Room at the exact moment of transforming
- **fixed** — Fixed a glitch where the Jeff Rodeo emote could be triggered in the shared area of the Warrior Falls Spawn Room, allowing it to drag enemies into the Spawn Room

Greetings, Rivals!
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on **April 9th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**! No server downtime; just patch and play!
Here's what's coming your way:

##### **All-New Content**

##### **New In Store**

1. Lucky Draw: Deadpool - Hospitality 101
Try your luck for Wade's most questionable costume yet!
Limited Time: **April 10th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to May 8th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**

2. Iron Fist - Lin Shao: The Knockout Bundle
Limited Time: **April 10th, 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 to May 8th 2026, 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**

3. Jeff the Land Shark - Maid to Chomp Bundle
4. Deadpool - Maid-Pool Costume Chroma Poppin' Peach and Yapping Yolk
5. Deadpool - Maid-Pool Ability Upgrade VFX
6. Shark Attack Emote Combo Bundle (Includes Deadpool and Jeff the Land Shark Duo Emote - Shark Attack.)
Available From: **April 10th, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**.

##### **Fixes and Optimizations**

##### **All Platforms**

1. Nine tails, one style! White Fox's Kumiho form color now syncs up with her Secret Agent and Rosy Recon costume base colors. No more undercover color confusion. Agent Ami is always on-brand.
2. Take a Seat...or Lean?: New animations for White Fox and Cloak.

##### **HEROES**

1. Hulk's Healing Hiccup: Fixed an issue where Hulk might fail to recover health if he entered an allied Spawn Room at the exact moment when transforming. Even the Green Goliath needs a proper breather to patch up those gamma-irradiated wounds. Hulk heal good!
2. Jeff's Rodeo Rampage: Addressed a wild glitch where the Jeff Rodeo emote could unexpectedly be triggered in the shared area of the Warrior Falls Spawn Room. This allowed the chaos-causing Jeff to drag enemies back into his Spawn Room for massive damage. Sorry, Jeff, the Avengers say no sharknapping! This emote is now off-limits in that zone.

The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

### Marvel Rivals Version 20260320 Patch Notes - Season 7 Begins!

- Date: 2026-03-19
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/519741583516500303
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/steam-519741583516500303

- **added** — New hero White Fox (Ami Han) joins the roster with mystical cunning and espionage skills
- **added** — New Serial story The Hunt is On
- **added** — New White Fox Lore story Shards of Hope
- **added** — New Captain America Lore story Real Power
- **added** — New Album system to capture, save, and share gameplay moments with the community
- **added** — New mini-game Basketball Challenge available at Times Square and Practice Range
- **added** — Season 7 Battle Pass Tablet of Life and Time featuring 10 new heroic costume sets
- **added** — New event Dual Life of Peter Parker with free Deadpool costume reward
- **added** — New placement match system tracking individual performance with rank adjustments between -100 and +100 competitive points
- **added** — Competitive ban phase now allows each team to ban 3 heroes instead of 2
- **added** — Map Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya returned to Competitive Mode rotation
- **added** — Gold rank and above reward exclusive White Fox Secret Agent costume
- **added** — Integrated Esports System with tournament overview, live match streaming, instant replays, and schedules
- **added** — Marvel Rivals Championship pro pathway allowing top PC factions to earn Champion Points for professional qualification
- **added** — New accessories for White Fox, Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Mister Fantastic, Ultron, Adam Warlock, Peni Parker, Venom, Hulk, and Elsa Bloodstone
- **added** — Twitch Drops featuring Scarlet Witch Will of Galacta costume from March 20 to April 17, 2026
- **added** — Experimental CPU Rendering Optimization feature for PC allowing mid-to-high-end CPU users to boost performance
- **changed** — Competitive ban phase duration reduced from 20 seconds to 15 seconds
- **changed** — College Perk costumes updated with new selections for 10 heroes
- **fixed** — Fixed scoreboard display bug in Convoy Mode when match ended while mission vehicle was nearing destination

Greetings, Rivals!
**The clock is ticking, Rivals. Season 7 is almost here! Get ready for a clash of top agents and legendary thieves. Assemble your squad, sharpen your skills, and prepare for the most electrifying season yet!**
The update begins on **March 20th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**, with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.

##### **All-New Content**

##### **New Hero**

White Fox Arrives! South Korea's sensational Kumiho super-spy joins the roster! Whether you're leading the charge or working behind the scenes, Ami Han is ready to unleash her mystical cunning and unmatched espionage skills on the battlefield.

##### **New Stories**

1. New Serial - The Hunt is On
2. New White Fox Lore - Shards of Hope
3. New Captain America Lore - Real Power

##### **New Systems**

**All-New Album System**
1. Capture Marvel Moments: Save every epic moment, wild dances, and heroic gatherings with the new Album system.
2. Share & Show Off: Instantly share your snapshots with friends and the community. Make your Marvel-ous memories legendary!

##### **New Mini-Game: Basketball Challenge**

Step up, heroes! Head to Times Square or the Practice Range and test your aim with the new Shot Challenge. Do you have the precision of Hawkeye, or will you brick it like the Hulk? Top the leaderboards and prove your worth!

**New In Store**
1. White Fox - Yoon Ji-Woo: The Leader Bundle
2. Ultron - Odinforce Ultron Bundle
3. The Punisher - Marauder Marksman Bundle
4. White Fox - Rosy Recon
5. White Fox - Emoji Bundle
Available From: **March 20th, 2026, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC)**.

##### **S7 Battle Pass**

Unlock the mystical new Battle Pass, Tablet of Life and Time, featuring 10 brand-new sets of heroic costumes! Starring: Hela - Helen Angerboda: The Rebel, Peni Parker - Badlands Lullaby, Luna Snow - Park Sun-young: The Dancer, and more!

##### **New Event - Dual Life of Peter Parker**

Complete missions in the new event to unlock the FREE Deadpool - Wade Wilson: The Spirit Guard uniform. Spidey's got enough on his plate; help him balance hero and everyday life!

##### **Competitive**

1. New Placement Match System:
Every placement match now tracks your individual performance (not tied to teammates). After ten placement matches, your rank will be adjusted between -100 and +100 competitive points based on your personal results and tier.
2. Ban Phase Updates:
Both teams can now ban 3 heroes each (up from 2). To keep the action moving, each ban round has been shortened to 15 seconds (was 20s).
3. Map Pool Returns: Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya is back in the Competitive Mode rotation!
4. Gold Rank Rewards: Reach Gold or above for the exclusive White Fox - Secret Agent costume.

##### **Esports**

Marvel Rivals Ignite Preseason kicks off March 27! With the launch of professional esports, Season 7 brings a brand-new, integrated Esports System straight into the game.
We've add one-stop info hub that includes:
1. Global Tournament Overview:
Dive into the world of Marvel Rivals esports. Browse tournaments, regions, teams, and player profiles from every corner of the multiverse.
2. Live Match Streaming:
Watch the action unfold in real-time directly inside the game and cheer for your favorite heroes and teams.
3. Instant Replay & Highlights:
Relive finished matches with in-game replays and video highlights. (Heads up: some replays may have a viewing expiration!)
4. Schedules, Rules & Standings:
Check every region's match schedule, tournament format, results, and live leaderboards.
5. Team Up for Glory:
Special partner team bundles will drop alongside the Preseason launch. Stay tuned!
The Marvel Rivals Championship and Marvel Rivals Clash pages can now be found under the Esports tab.

##### **Marvel Rivals Championship**

Marvel Rivals Championship returns for Season 7, ready to crown new legends! Epic Rewards: Beyond cash prizes, every faction, from the Top 8 to the open qualifiers, will earn Units for their efforts. Invite your friends, build your faction, and ba

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### Marvel Rivals Version 20260116 Patch Notes: Season 6 Begins!

- Date: 2026-01-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2767030/view/516357546076800533
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/marvel-rivals/releases/steam-516357546076800533

- **added** — Deadpool is now playable as a new hero with katanas, quip abilities, and a healing factor
- **added** — New Serial called Night at the Museum with Deadpool-themed content
- **added** — New Deadpool lore entry titled Hero In His Own Mind
- **added** — Hero Proficiency system expanded with additional levels and rewards, with existing proficiency automatically converted to new levels
- **added** — Times Square Epic Photo Mode with new camera tools and filters
- **added** — Controller settings can now be saved, shared, and swapped between players
- **added** — Season 6 Battle Pass Museum Ticket with 10 new costumes including Invisible Woman Prism Parade, Venom Space Corsair, and Mantis Galactic Gladiator
- **added** — Season Event Whac-A-Jeff offering free Jeff the Land Shark 8-Bit Bash costume reward
- **added** — Competitive season drops new Nameplate Frames and Badges with expanded rewards
- **added** — Gold-tier and up competitive players receive Deadpool Workwear Woes costume
- **added** — Marvel Rivals Championship Season 6 introduces rewards for all placement tiers from champions to open qualifier participants
- **added** — Champion Points system launching in Marvel Rivals Championship Season 7 to earn through competition and qualify for Ignite Series
- **removed** — Resource Rumble mode and map removed from Quick Match
- **changed** — Gone Nutty For Gifts event extended until January 29th, 2026 at 09:00:00 UTC
- **changed** — Jeff's Winter Splash Festival end date moved to January 29th, 2026 at 09:00:00 UTC

HEY NERDS!

**Deadpool here, hijacking the patch notes because, let's face it, nobody reads these unless you need to know if your main got nerfed. Then you whine that there are no balance updates here, and some random internet person tells you what you really want is the Balance Post, not the Patch Notes. I see you, internet people! Well, guess what? Season 6 is almost here! (They took this long to add me!? Who came before, oh Gambit & Rogue... together? #$%& that!) Anyways, I'm here, I'm playable, and I'm ready to make the Collector's Museum wilder than a taco truck at a biker rally.**

BTW, I guess I should tell you that the game will be down for **about 2 hours on January 16th, from 9:00 AM (UTC)** while the tech wizards in the back room inject me into the mainframe (or whatever it is they do). Anyway, let's break the fourth wall and get to the goods!

##### **New Stuff**

##### **The Best Hero Ever (It's Me!)**

Deadpool is joining Marvel Rivals! Katanas, quips, healing factor, now available at a spawn point near you. I'm here to slice, dice, and steal the spotlight. And yes, I talk. A lot.

##### **
New Plot Twists & Tales**

1. New Serial - Night at the Museum! It's like that other one, but with more explosions and 90% more Deadpool.
2. New Deadpool Lore - Hero In His Own Mind. Hey, I take offense to that!

##### **
Hero Proficiency, Now with Extra Bragging Rights**

Lorded everyone? Not anymore! Season 6 brings more levels, more rewards, and more reasons to keep flexing your main. Unlock them all and make your lobbies jealous.
(And the best part, all that sweet Proficiency that you've been stockpiling will not go to waste. It's getting automatically converted into shiny, new levels with the update. That means if you've been a total sweat and racked up a mountain of Proficiency, you'll INSTANTLY unlock new rewards. Boom! Achievement unlocked. No extra button-mashing required.)

##### **
New Systems**

1. Times Square - Epic Photo Mode: New camera toys! Capture your most heroic, hilarious, or humiliating moments. Pick your fav filter and share with others. Insta, eat your heart out.
2. Controller Settings - Share the Genius: Save, share, and swap controller configs. Now you, too, can have Deadpool-level reflexes (results may vary, batteries not included).

##### **
New In Store**

1. Deadpool - Captain Pool Bundle: It's me in a hat. Buy it.
2. Venom - Marvel Cosmic Invasion Bundle: Retro Symbiote shenanigans!
3. Spider-Man - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: Spidey's here to crash the party.
4. Deadpool - Emoji Bundle: Because my face is just that expressive.
5. Invisible Woman Prism Parade Costume Chroma: Vivid Vibe, Radiant Ray, and Ultimate Ability VFX. Now 200% more visible...
**Available From: January 16th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC). Buy now, thank me later!**

1. Peni Parker - Snow-SP//dr Bundle
2. Star-Lord - Starcracker Bundle
3. Daredevil - Not Daredevil Bundle
**Have been extended until January 23rd, 2026, at 02 : 00 : 00 (UTC). You're welcome!**

##### **
S6 Battle Pass**

All-new BP - Museum Ticket! Unlock 10 snazzy new costumes, starring:
Invisible Woman - Prism Parade (so shiny!)
Venom - Space Corsair (so gooey!)
Mantis - Galactic Gladiator (so galactic!)
And more. Gotta catch 'em all. Wait, wrong franchise?

##### **
Season Event: Whac-A-Jeff**

Capture Jeffy-Boy in the new event and unlock the FREE (that's right) Jeff the Land Shark - 8-Bit Bash costume.

##### **
Gone Nutty For Gifts**

Has been extended until January 29th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC). Yay!

##### **
Jeff's Winter Splash Festival**

The end date has been moved back to January 29th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC). Now with 100% more Jeffy action!

##### **
Competitive**

This season drops brand-new Nameplate Frames, Badges, and a treasure trove of rewards.
Gold-tier and up? You snag my costume, Deadpool - Workwear Woes, the one I'm forever whining about.

##### **
Mode Adjustments**

Resource Rumble Gets Rumbled:
Attention, Quick Match fans (and ever

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