Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 will launch next month, adding a brand new Hero into the mix, and refreshing Competitive Mode ranks and rewards. We haven't had the full details from NetEase yet, though we do know that Blade will be the next character added.
Marvel Rivals' just switched over to Season 3. This added in Phoenix as a new Duelist, and there's a new Domination map to enjoy. Players can now start to climb the ranks after a seven-tier rank demotion, with this season's Gold rank reward being the Phoenix: Emerald Flames skin. The Thing can now take down flying enemies, and there's new Team Ups for Wolverine, Spider-Man and Squirrel Girl.
In my Marvel Rivals review, I praised the game's huge suite of Heroes, and the surprising amount of depth found when trying out each one. With Season 3.5, there's set to be another Hero added, as well as an overhaul to the Battle Pass. Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has changed quite a bit, adding smart changes to Competitive Mode while giving players something to work toward. It's consistent updates like this that make Marvel Rivals a worthy inclusion in our best PC Games of 2025 list.
Here's everything you need to know about the next season of Marvel Rivals, including when the current one ends, and what to expect from the new Heroes that are being added. As release day draws nearer, I'll update this page with all of the latest news and info.
When is the next season of Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 will launch following downtime that's planned for August 8, 2025. This is according to recent info given by NetEase alongside the full reveal of Season 3.
When does the current season of Marvel Rivals end?
Marvel Rivals Season 3 will end on August 8 at 5AM EDT / 2AM PDT / 10AM BST, for a few hours of downtime before the launch of the new season. Keep an eye on the official Marvel Rivals website for any changes.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Team Up Changes
Marvel Rivals Season 3 brings in a bunch of new Team Ups, while removing existing ones. The first new one sees Jean Grey teaming up with Wolverine. Then there's a new Team Up between Hela, Jeff the Land Shark and Venom. Spider-Man and Human Torch can now Team Up, as can Squirrel Girl and Iron-Man. Here's what changed:
- Stark Protocol: Iron Man, Ultron, Squirrel Girl (Squirrel Girl Added)
- Symbiote Serum: Hela, Venom, Jeff the Land Shark (Hela added)
- Primal Flame: Phoenix, Wolverine (NEW)
- Ever-Burning Bond: Human Torch, Spider-Man (NEW)
- Storming Ignition: Storm, Human Torch (Removed)
- ESU Alumni: Squirrel Girl, Spider-Man (Removed)
Marvel Rivals latest Hero balancing changes
In the Developer Vision video you can view above, some general balance updates applied to Marvel Rivals alongside the latest seasonal update are explained in full. We've collected the key points in the list below:
- Hero balancing (buffs): The Thing, Wolverine, Venom, Namor
- Hero Balancing (nerfs): Ultron, Mr Fantastic, Iron-Man, Emma Frost
- New Hero schedule: One per month from Season 3 onwards
- Maps: Klyntar: Celestial Husk
- Misc: Accessories
Here's the full list of the latest Hero balancing changes, as applied in the Season 3 update:
- Ultron (nerf)
- Emma Frost (nerf)
- The Thing (buff)
- Venom (buff)
- Iron Man (nerf)
- The Punisher (nerf)
- Mr Fantastic (nerf)
- Invisible Woman (buff)
- Mantis (buff)
- Namor (buff)
- Loki (nerf)
Marvel Rivals Blade
Blade is the main Hero being added for Marvel Rivals Season 3. We don't yet have info on the character, though he's rumored to be a Duelist. In the announcement trailer for Season 3, shown above, Blade wields a flaming sword.
Marvel Rivals next season FAQ
Who was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals?
Phoenix was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals. She's a ranged Duelist that deals great burst damage with flaming attacks. She has a dash to escape diving enemies, and her Ultimate is great for clearing the battlefield of support items like spider-mines, Loki clones, and Rocket revive hubs.
Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?
The next Hero that'll be added to Marvel Rivals is Blade. We'll have to wait for the full reveal to know what kind of skills and abilities he has. We should find out in the next few weeks.
What season is Marvel Rivals in?
Marvel Rivals is currently in Season 3. This started on July 11, and should run through to August 8. We'll then be in Season 3.5.
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