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Marvel Rivals is starting 2026 with its first full seasonal update, and NetEase has now officially confirmed the release date for Season 6.
Following an eventful first year that introduced players to a constantly expanding roster of heroes and an influx of content from events and experimental modes, Season 6 will continue the game’s persistent, comic book-inspired story while also opening up with new additions to ensure the action keeps moving forward.
If you’re coming off Season 5 and are looking for an exact rundown of the release date and times, here’s a full breakdown of when the Marvel Rivals sixth season release begins and what to expect when the new content drops live.
When does Marvel Rivals Season 6 release
Marvel Rivals Season 6 releases January 16, 2026. This will be the first big content update of the year and comes on the heels of the smaller 5.5 update, which served as a brief bridge between the end of Season 5 and Season 6.
Season launches in Marvel Rivals have typically stuck to a fixed global release schedule in the past, and it looks like Season 6 will be no different.
Marvel Rivals Season 6 start times
While NetEase has not published an exact minute-by-minute schedule, previous seasons give a reliable reference point.
Based on past updates, Season 6 is expected to go live at the following times:
- Pacific Time (PT): 2:00 AM, January 16
- Central Time (CT): 4:00 AM, January 16
- Eastern Time (ET): 5:00 AM, January 16
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 10:00 AM, January 16
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 8:00 PM, January 16
As with any live-service update, short maintenance windows or slight delays are possible.
All confirmed Marvel Rivals Season 6 content so far
NetEase has already confirmed several key additions for Season 6, including:
- Deadpool as a new playable hero
- Additional maps added to the rotation
- New or expanded game modes
- A fresh seasonal progression track
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