Deadpool joins Marvel Rivals of Heroes on 16th February as a 'Swiss Army Man' character who can switch between tank, DPS, and healer roles mid-match.
His ability to swap between damage-dealing, support, and frontline combat in real time has already raised concerns among developers.
'My first impression is Wade could be a nightmare to properly balance,' one insider said. The publisher confirmed Deadpool's arrival alongside a statement about 'difficult decisions' to 'optimise development efficiency' through layoffs.
Despite 40 million registered players, Steam numbers for the game have declined as players cite a 'bigger focus on skins and seasonal content' over core gameplay improvements.
Season 6 ('Night at the Museum') launches 16th January with promised matchmaking fixes and quality-of-life tweaks.
The update arrives as community sentiment remains divided between excitement for Deadpool's mechanics and frustration over shifting priorities.