Deadpool Joins Marvel Rivals Season 6 as Multi-Role Hero

NetEase Games has announced that Deadpool will join the roster of Marvel Rivals as the hero shooter enters Season 6 on January 16, introducing the character's signature versatility through a groundbreaking multi-role system.

The Merc with a Mouth marks the first hero in the game capable of switching between the three primary archetypes: the tanky Vanguard, damage-dealing Duelist, and support-oriented Strategist. Players can adapt Deadpool's role mid-match by returning to their team's spawn point, whether through retreat or respawn. This flexibility allows a single Deadpool on each team to fill multiple needs, though only one instance of the character is permitted per side. His core weapons, dual katanas for melee combat and dual pistols for ranged attacks, adapt based on the selected role, providing consistent options across playstyles.

As a Duelist, Deadpool focuses on offense, using his katanas and pistols to strike enemies at close or long range. He can throw spinning katanas for area damage and pose to disrupt opponents' ultimate abilities. Building momentum through midair strikes triggers a "Jackpot" mechanic, turning subsequent hits into potential instant kills. His...