Deadpool reigns in the hearts of Marvel fans, and his absence in Marvel Rivals was duly noted, prompting fans to wonder when the immortal swordsman would come to the game, and it looks like the wait is finally over. NetEase, the developers of Marvel Rivals, dropped the big news during the Game Awards 2025, and read on to find out what they had to say.
Deadpool is a character boasting some of the craziest abilities in the Marvel Universe, from being almost unkillable to being a skilled swordsman with two katanas. It is his eccentric character and morally questionable decision-making that have earned him a massive fanbase. With a plethora of abilities and weapons to bring along with him, it will be interesting to see how the developers integrate such a polarising character.
Deadpool’s Official Release Date
Marvel Rivals Season 6 is titled “Night at the Museum” and is scheduled to kick off on 16th January 2025. During the Game Awards 2025, the developer confirmed that Deadpool will be released in Marvel Rivals with the commencement of Season 6.
NetEase did not put its foot off the gas after the initial hype died down and has built on its early success by releasing new characters and content with a new season, making sure there is always something new for the players to look forward to when the seasonal updates come in.
Wade Wilson’s arrival in Marvel Rivals is only a matter of time, and while many see him as just another hero to master, fans of Marvel Comics or the Marvel Cinematic Universe know the importance of the character. With a little more than two weeks left, Marvel Rivals is likely to experience peak active-player count like the early days of the game, and all thanks to the “Merc with a Mouth.”