Marvel Rivals enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting week ahead as Season 6 is finally making its debut, bringing a slew of fresh content. The upcoming season will showcase new heroes, including a popular anti-hero, a fresh map, and various gameplay adjustments.
Players should be prepared for a brief period of downtime during the update, rendering Marvel Rivals temporarily unplayable. Mirror Gaming offers a comprehensive guide on the release schedule for Marvel Rivals Season 6.
The wait for the new season is almost over, with Marvel Rivals Season 6 kicking off on January 16, 2026. The season will run for approximately two months until the launch of Season 7 in March, providing players ample time to adapt to the game’s latest enhancements.
While a mid-season update is anticipated, specifics have not been disclosed by NetEase Games yet. The launch of Season 6 will entail downtime, during which Marvel Rivals will be inaccessible temporarily.
NetEase, the developer, announced that server maintenance will commence at 9 am GMT in the UK, translating to 1 am PDT / 4 am EDT in the US and 10 am CET in Europe. The maintenance window is expected to last around two hours, with new content becoming available by 11 am GMT at the latest.
According to a post on the official Marvel Rivals X account, maintenance is scheduled to start on January 16 at 9 am UTC and should take roughly two hours. Players are advised that servers will be offline during this time, rendering the game unavailable. The return of servers may vary based on progress, so players are encouraged to stay updated for announcements on when they will be back online.
It’s worth mentioning that past downtimes have ended earlier than expected, so players shouldn’t be surprised if everything is up and running by 10 am GMT.