eSports Insider · Jan 7
Deadpool in Marvel Rivals: What role will he take?
The Merc with a Mouth gets super kawaii in the trailer for Marvel Rivals season 6 / Image credit: NetEase Games Deadpool is arriving in Marvel Rivals on January 16, 2026, when Season 6 begins.
Deadpool was data-mined a while ago, but he was officially confirmed in a trailer for Season 6, which dropped on December 11, 2025.
It has not been confirmed whether he will be a Duelist, Vanguard, or Strategist.
The devs have teased players by switching the role icon on Deadpool’s hero tab between the Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist icons.