Get ready for the most ambitious update yet in Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awaken, launching July 11, 2025! This season brings two highly anticipated heroes, Phoenix (Jean Grey) and Blade, along with a cosmic symbiote storyline that will change everything.
Season 3 marks a major shift for Marvel Rivals with monthly hero releases and a new two-month seasonal format. Players can expect Venomized skins, summer events, new Team-Ups, and the terrifying arrival of Knull, the God of Symbiotes, as the primary antagonist.
📅 Marvel Rivals Season 3 Release Date
Based on the usual update timeline since the launch of Marvel Rivals, Season 3 is expected to release on July 11, 2025. The leaked Twitch Drops schedule points to a possible release date for Marvel Rivals Season 3. According to the listing, the next round of Twitch Drops is set to run from July 11 to August 8, 2025.
🚀 New Season Format Revolution
- Shorter Seasons – However, the developers have confirmed that starting with Season 3, the season duration will be shortened to just two months.
- Monthly Hero Releases – This means the mid-season update will arrive only one month after the season begins, potentially bringing a new hero every month.
- Season 3.0 – Phoenix launches with the season on July 11
- Season 3.5 – Blade arrives in mid-season update around August 11
- Accelerated Content – NetEase stepping up the pace to keep the game fresh
Timeline Breakdown
- July 11, 2025 – Season 3: The Abyss Awaken launches with Phoenix
- August 8-11, 2025 – Season 3.5 update introduces Blade
- September 2025 – Season 4 expected to begin (2-month cycle)
🦸 New Heroes: Phoenix & Blade
Phoenix and Blade ignite the action in Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awaken! Both heroes have been teased throughout previous seasons and finally make their debut in this cosmic storyline.
Phoenix (Jean Grey) – The Cosmic Force
🔥 Phoenix Powers & Abilities
Dual Form System
She’s said to be a Duelist class hero, and she’ll reportedly have two forms, shifting between Human and Phoenix modes during combat.
Human Form Abilities
Psychic Explosion: Possibly an area-of-effect blast to keep enemies at bay and telekinetic positioning moves.
Phoenix Form Powers
Phoenix Wings (Flying): Rumored to give her flight capabilities for a limited time and devastating cosmic attacks.
Ultimate Ability
Phoenix Punishment: An Ultimate ability, possibly delivering high burst damage in her Phoenix form.
| Form | Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Human | Psychic Explosion | Area-of-effect blast to control enemy positioning |
| Human | Telekinetic Transfer | Dash or teleport for quick repositioning |
| Human | Shattered Star Impact | Heavy-hitting focused attack, possibly a combo finisher |
| Phoenix | Phoenix Ray | Ranged beam or energy blast with cosmic damage |
| Phoenix | Phoenix Wings | Flight capabilities for enhanced mobility |
| Phoenix | Phoenix Punishment | Ultimate ability dealing massive burst damage |
Blade – The Daywalker Returns
Joining the fight against Knull in Marvel Rivals’ Season 3 are none other than Jean Grey and Blade. Blade–originally teased in a gallery card back in Season 1–has woken up. After being imprisoned by Dracula and sleeping through the Hellfire Gala, the vampire hunter is ready for action.
🗡️ Blade Combat Arsenal
Dual Weapon System
The character will have access to a sword, a shotgun, siphon attacks, and the ability to reduce the amount of healing that an opponent receives.
Melee Combat
Blade Chopper (primary attack): Use Dracula’s Sword to slash in front of you, inflicting damage to the enemy you hit.
Ranged Attacks
Hunting Gun (primary attack): Use a hunting shotgun to fire a long-range explosive fragmentation round.
Defensive Abilities
Damage Block (alternate attack): Use Dracula’s Sword to set up a sword stance that reduces damage from in front of you.
| Ability Type | Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Fire | Blade Chopper | Melee slash with Dracula’s sword for high damage |
| Primary Fire | Hunting Gun | Shotgun with explosive fragmentation rounds |
| Defensive | Damage Block | Sword stance reducing frontal damage |
| Passive | Bloodline Liberation | See enemies through walls (similar to Punisher) |
| Ultimate | New Moon | Transform into full vampire form |
| Team-Up | With Cloak & Dagger | Special combination ability for enhanced combat |
🖤 The Abyss Awaken: Knull & Symbiote Theme
All signs point towards Season 3’s story focusing on Knull possibly attacking Wakanda shortly after Blade awakens. From this, it’s safe to assume that Season 3’s theme will revolve around Klyntar and the rise of Knull. A symbiote-themed season is likely, featuring dark, cosmic aesthetics and lore-heavy content.
Knull: The God of Symbiotes
👑 King in Black Threat Level
- Cosmic-Level Villain – Knull has freed himself from his prison on Klyntar, despite the heroes’ best efforts to destroy him
- Universe-Ending Threat – The King in Black was determined to rule once more, and his first act would be to erase all life in the universe
- Symbiote Master – Controls all symbiotes through hive-mind connection
- Star Destroyer – Knull is making his way to Earth, snuffing out stars on his way as he seeks to vanquish all light from the universe
- Necrosword Wielder – Stories claim that Knull triumphed, but that the Necrosword was lost in the fray
Venomized Skins Collection
Leaks have also revealed voice lines that hint at possible symbiote-themed cosmetics being added for Captain America, Storm, Moon Knight, and Rocket Raccoon. These leaked voice lines confirm the symbiote transformation theme:
Captain Klyntar
Captain America: “Just call me Captain Klyntar. I was overdue for an upgrade.”
Symbiote Storm
Storm: “We embrace Nature’s Fury. Such raw power! Delicious!”
Venomized Rocket
Rocket Raccoon: “Whoa, bite them, not me! Easy buddy, we’re supposed to be partners.”
Moon Knight Symbiote
Moon Knight: “I can get used to this. Not bad, eh Khonshu?”
New Maps & Environments
- Klyntar Domination Map – Symbiote homeworld with cosmic horror atmosphere
- Klyntar Convoy Route – Additionally, Klyntar has no Convoy map either, so it’s reasonable to expect a new map for that mode as well
- Corrupted Celestial – When Venom emerged from Magik’s gateway, he found himself standing upon the towering remains of a slaughtered Celestial, adrift in the void
- K’un-Lun Possibility – Reputable dataminer XoX_Leak has taken to Twitter/X and revealed interactions between characters that suggest that legendary Marvel location K’un-Lun might be joining the hero-shooter soon
🏖️ Summer Events & Special Content
“Phoenix and Blade ignite the action in Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awaken! Get ready for all-new team-ups, stunning Venomized costumes, and sizzling summer events that will turn up the heat.”
Summer Party Event
☀️ Sizzling Summer Content
- Summer Party Event – A new event called the Summer Party is also mentioned, likely inspired by the upcoming Marvel Swimsuit Special comic arriving on July 9, 2025
- Beach/Swimsuit Skins – The idea of “sizzling summer events” immediately suggests that swimsuit costumes are on the way
- Twitch Drops Campaign – Phoenix and Blade may connect to a larger Drop Campaign spanning from July 11 2025 to August 8 2025
- Exclusive Rewards – Special cosmetics only available during summer events
- Limited-Time Modes – Seasonal game modes with summer themes
New Team-Up Abilities
Get ready for all-new team-ups coming with Season 3, including:
- Phoenix + Wolverine – Phoenix, who could arrive alongside a powerful team-up ability with Wolverine
- Blade + Cloak & Dagger – Leaks also revealed that Blade will have a Team-Up with Cloak & Dagger
- Enhanced X-Men Synergies – Phoenix brings new mutant combinations
- Symbiote Team-Ups – Potential Venom-enhanced team abilities
💡 What to Expect & Prepare For
Meta Changes & Balance
- Duelist Role Expansion – Some netizens are worried both additions will be Duelist/DPS Heroes. Marvel Rivals’ DPS roster is heavily inflated with 20 options, while there are only 9 Strategists/Supports and 10 Vanguards/Tanks
- Monthly Balance Updates – Faster hero releases mean more frequent meta shifts
- Team-Up Reworks – Team-Up abilities, which have been reworked for every major update the game has gotten during seasonal patches
- Cosmic Power Level – Phoenix brings reality-altering abilities to the battlefield
Content Acceleration Strategy
🚀 NetEase’s New Approach
Monthly Heroes
Starting Season 3, expect a new playable character every single month with unique abilities and team-ups.
Shorter Seasons
Two-month cycles instead of three means faster content turnover and more frequent major updates.
Thematic Consistency
Season 3’s symbiote theme will likely carry through maps, skins, events, and story content.
Community Engagement
Twitch Drops, summer events, and exclusive content designed to keep players engaged.
Player Preparation Tips
- Save Currency – Stock up on in-game currency for new Battle Pass and cosmetics
- Practice Duelist Role – Both new heroes are DPS, so brush up on aggressive playstyles
- Learn Current Meta – Understanding Season 2.5 balance will help with Season 3 transition
- Follow Leaks Carefully – Stay updated on ability reveals and balance changes
- Prepare for Cosmic Threats – Knull storyline suggests high-stakes, universe-level conflicts
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