Marvel Rivals Season 3, titled The Abyss Awakens, is set to launch soon, and the developers are introducing various modifications while overhauling some existing features for players.

Here’s an overview of the significant updates coming in the new season.

Release Date for Marvel Rivals Season 3

The third season of Marvel Rivals will kick off on July 11, 2025, featuring a new character, Phoenix. Going forward, each season will last for precisely two months, providing players with a new hero or villain to try for free each month, thereby influencing gameplay dynamics and team strategies.

Upon the update’s launch, there may be a brief downtime, and players can check for updates via the game’s official channels to know when the changes are ready for play.

What’s Included in Marvel Rivals Season 3?

The upcoming season introduces a new map called Klyntar: Celestial Husk, focused on the villain Knull and his dark partner, Hela, as they attempt to envelop the map in darkness. New characters like Phoenix will rise to combat this looming threat.

Additionally, several Team-ups will be phased out while fresh ones will be introduced to enhance gameplay strategies.

The Phoenix Force Joins the Roster, Blade to Follow

With the arrival of Season 3, Phoenix becomes the first ranged duelist in the game, commanding the power of the Phoenix Force to defeat foes.

As a member of the original X-Men, her exceptional mobility allows her to excel as a dive hero, inflicting significant damage on clustered enemies, thus aiding in securing objectives during domination matches. Her abilities include a chain reaction mechanic for dealing damage and a powerful ultimate that can neutralize enemy summons.

After the first month, the beloved character Blade will join as a playable hero in Marvel Rivals in Season 3.5. He is also anticipated to be a duelist, alongside a new competitive mode launching next month.

New Team-ups to Revitalize Gameplay

Below are the new and revised Team-up abilities coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 3:

• Primal Flame (Phoenix-Wolverine): Wolverine’s Feral Leap now inflicts fire damage and grants lifesteal to his attacks.
• Ever-burning Bond (Human Torch-Spiderman): Spider-Man can now launch a flaming web, causing area damage and applying Burn Tracer for powerful combos against vulnerable foes.
• Symbiotic Shenanigans (Venom-Hela-Jeff): This existing Team-up welcomes Hela, who can utilize her Soul Drainer ability to summon tendrils that hinder enemies.
• Stark Protocol (Iron Man-Squirrel Girl-Ultron): Squirrel Girl gains a nano-tech gauntlet, allowing her to strike airborne targets effortlessly.

In addition to these additions, the ESU Alumni and Storming Ignition Team-ups will be retired in Season 3.

Buffs and Nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 3

Here’s a list of character adjustments, including buffs and nerfs, for Marvel Rivals in Season 3:

Buffs:

• Venom
• The Thing
• Namor
• Scarlet Witch
• Mantis
• Invisible Woman

Nerfs:

• Emma Frost
• Iron Man
• Punisher
• Mister Fantastic
• Loki
• Ultron

New Ultimate VFX, Accessories, and the Introduction of Unstable Molecules

Several skins will receive chroma color variations, and some will gain a new customization feature called Ultimate VFX, which appears distinct in-game and can be purchased using Unstable Molecules. Beginning in Season 3, players can earn Unstable Molecules through the battle pass as standard rewards. The Ultimate VFX will only be visible to the player utilizing it, ensuring clarity for other players.

Additionally, fresh accessories for a select group of heroes will be introduced, allowing players enhanced customization options beyond just aesthetics. Accessory points can be earned during regular matches and unlocked for free. Furthermore, the developers are offering benefits for college students, permitting those with verified email addresses to obtain trials for 10 skins and MVP in-game.