Marvel Rivals Season 6Night at the Museum

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 6, Night at the Museum, started on January 16, 2026 and ran until February 13, 2026, when Season 6.5 began. It added Deadpool, plus the Museum of Contemplation map. Its battle pass was Museum Ticket. With Season 6.5, the whole season ran until March 20, 2026. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Peni Parker (56.5%), Ultron (56.0%) and Magik (55.2%).

Season 6 at a Glance

Start
January 16, 2026
End
February 13, 2026
Length
28 days
With Season 6.5
Ends March 20, 2026
New heroes
Deadpool
New maps
Museum of Contemplation
Battle pass
Museum Ticket
Ranked matches tracked
1,075,254

Season 6 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 6, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 6: Night at the Museum begins

  2. New heroDeadpool joins as triple-role hero

  3. Battle passMuseum Ticket battle pass

  4. EventWhac-A-Jeff season event

  5. CostumesNew costumes for Deadpool, Spider-Man and Venom

  6. EventTimes Square Disco Night

  7. CostumesDisco costumes for Luna Snow and Thor

  8. MapMuseum of Contemplation convoy map

  9. ModeThe Clobberin' Club 1v1 in Times Square

  10. EventFlight Mode! World Tour event

  11. CostumesNew costumes for Angela and Emma Frost

  12. CostumesNew costumes for Groot and Magneto

Source: Steam patch notes, neteasegames.com. Titles are our own summaries. Current roadmap

Best Heroes of Season 6

Ranked win rates across all ranks over the whole half season. Heroes with fewer than 1,000 matches are left out.

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker56.5%
  2. Hulk53.2%
  3. Thor53.0%

Duelists

  1. Magik55.2%
  2. Storm54.7%
  3. Mister Fantastic53.6%

Strategists

  1. Ultron56.0%
  2. Rocket Raccoon54.0%
  3. Mantis53.6%

Most Picked

  1. Cloak & Dagger47.3% pick
  2. Invisible Woman34.4% pick
  3. Jeff The Land Shark26.6% pick
  4. Gambit25.8% pick
  5. Doctor Strange22.9% pick

Climbed vs Season 5.5

  1. Cloak & Dagger+3.7
  2. Namor+2.2
  3. Luna Snow+2.0

Fell vs Season 5.5

  1. Peni Parker-2.9
  2. Rocket Raccoon-2.2
  3. Blade-1.8

Season 6 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 5.5. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20260116 · January 16, 2026 official post

  • Angela NerfShielded Stance shield value lowered.-0.2
  • Captain America BuffShorter Vibranium Energy Saw cooldown.+1.1
  • Doctor Strange BuffStronger Maelstrom conversion and more control while levitating.+1.5
  • Emma Frost BuffBuilds energy faster from hits on heroes, sentience and shields.+0.8
  • Hulk BuffQuicker leap charge, stronger Gamma Burst, Monster Hulk resists knockback.+1.3
  • Black Panther BuffMore Spear Toss damage and damage reduction during ultimate startup.+1.2
  • Blade MixedShotgun dash slows and hits harder; sword dash and shotgun range weaker.-1.8
  • Daredevil NerfLower chain range, less throw damage, less Fury from latching.-0.1
  • Iron Fist BuffHarder Jeet Kune Do strikes and longer Dragon's Defense.+1.6
  • Namor MixedBetter Monstros and faster charges; Hela team-up slower and weaker.+2.2
  • Cloak & Dagger MixedWeaker Dagger Storm healing, new burst heal, shared veil charges.+3.7
  • Gambit NerfLess healing from Big Easy Impact and ultimate; bounce cap added.-0.8
  • Invisible Woman NerfSmaller Guardian Shield, slower restoration, less self-healing.-0.9
  • Rocket Raccoon NerfSlower Wild Crawl movement.-2.2
  • Loki NerfDeific Blessing team-up gives allies a smaller damage boost.+1.3
  • Jeff The Land Shark BuffGains Cuddle Buddy team-up ability with Deadpool.+1.7
  • Spider-Man BuffGains Sticky Spider-Bomb team-up ability with Peni Parker.+0.7
  • Peni Parker MixedLoses Armored Spider-Nest; gains anchor health from Spider-Man team-up.-2.9

Marvel Rivals Season 6 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 6 start?

Season 6 (Night at the Museum) started on January 16, 2026. It ended on February 13, 2026, after 28 days. Counting Season 6.5, the full season ended on March 20, 2026.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 6?

Deadpool.

What was the Marvel Rivals Season 6 battle pass?

Museum Ticket. The half season that follows keeps the same pass.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 6?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Peni Parker at 56.5%. Best per role: Peni Parker (56.5%) among Vanguards, Magik (55.2%) among Duelists, Ultron (56.0%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 6 roadmap?

Deadpool joins as triple-role hero (Jan 16, 2026), Museum Ticket battle pass (Jan 16, 2026), Whac-A-Jeff season event (Jan 16, 2026), New costumes for Deadpool, Spider-Man and Venom (Jan 16, 2026), Times Square Disco Night (Jan 23, 2026), Disco costumes for Luna Snow and Thor (Jan 23, 2026), Museum of Contemplation convoy map (Jan 29, 2026), The Clobberin' Club 1v1 in Times Square (Jan 29, 2026), Flight Mode! World Tour event (Jan 29, 2026), New costumes for Angela and Emma Frost (Jan 30, 2026) and New costumes for Groot and Magneto (Feb 6, 2026).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 6 patch notes?

The Season 6 balance patch (Version 20260116) changed 18 heroes. Buffed: Captain America, Doctor Strange, Emma Frost, Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Jeff The Land Shark and Spider-Man. Nerfed: Angela, Daredevil, Gambit, Invisible Woman, Rocket Raccoon and Loki. Mixed changes: Blade, Namor, Cloak & Dagger and Peni Parker.

What maps were added in Marvel Rivals Season 6?

Museum of Contemplation.