Marvel Rivals is about to get a whole lot louder, messier, and more unpredictable. In early 2026, Deadpool officially joins the roster, bringing his trademark chaos and fourth-wall-breaking antics to the team-based shooter.
Known as the Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool fits naturally into Marvel Rivals’ fast-paced, personality-driven combat. His arrival is not just another character drop, he is one of the most highly requested heroes in the game. Players can expect matches filled with rapid-fire jokes and unexpected interactions that feel slightly unhinged in the best possible way.
What is Deadpool’s role in Marvel Rivals?
Deadpool is already playing a prank on Marvel Rivals players, and he keeps appearing on each role’s hero select screen. His role isn’t fixed in stone yet, so he could also be the game’s first hybrid character, who can switch his role at the start of the match. Currently, he is listed as a support character, but it could change before his release.
Players could have the option to play him as an explosive duelist or flex into a dependable tank capable of soaking up damage, effectively positioning Deadpool as a true flex character. From a gameplay perspective, the anti-hero has dual pistols coupled with his katanas, which could make his gameplay similar to Blade and Star Lord, making him a perfect duelist.
His healing factor could give him limited self-regeneration, encouraging aggressive play without making him impossible to shut down. This ability could also tie in to his tanky character. Deadpool’s debut signals the game’s commitment to blending tight shooter mechanics with strong character-driven flair.
For players who enjoy fast action mixed with humor and chaos, the Merc with a Mouth is shaping up to be one of the most memorable additions yet. He is set to arrive on 16 January, 2026.
Who is the next hero expected to come after Deadpool in Marvel Rivals?
Following Deadpool’s chaotic arrival, the next hero expected to join Marvel Rivals is Elsa Bloodstone, a cult favorite who brings a very different kind of energy to the roster. She was visible in the end after Unlike many Marvel staples, Elsa has yet to make a proper appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but her comic book legacy runs deep.
She was introduced as a fearless monster hunter. Elsa is the daughter of Ulysses Bloodstone and the wielder of the mystical Bloodgem, an artifact that grants her enhanced strength, durability, and slowed aging. Her lore is rooted in supernatural horror rather than cosmic spectacle, placing her firmly in Marvel’s darker corners alongside vampires, werewolves, and ancient creatures most heroes would rather avoid. Fans should expect her to have a few exchanges with
What makes her a compelling fit for Marvel Rivals is her combat identity. She blends gunplay with brute force, favoring heavy firearms, close-range brawling, and relentless pressure. Her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor, and refusal to play the traditional hero role would give the game another strong personality contrast after Deadpool.
If Marvel Rivals continues leaning into underrepresented but lore-rich characters, Elsa Bloodstone stands out as a natural next step in expanding Marvel’s lesser explored mythos.
