Marvel and NetEase have officially announced the launch date for Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awakens after several leaks and rumors from the gaming community. Season 3 of Marvel Rivals is set to be released on July 11th, and from the official trailer, which was released on Marvel Rivals' YouTube page, fans got a look at new characters, skins, and costumes that will be added to the game.
The gaming community has waited a long time for this news, and it is expected that every gamer, both pro and casual, is excited about this release. For competitive gaming spaces, this release adds a breath of fresh air. eSports fans will be looking forward to gaming battles between their favorite pro gamers on Marvel Rivals. While they wait for the launch, many fans are also spending their downtime on cash app casinos, where they can enjoy quick access to slots and classic table games with the same ease as sending a payment. Unlike console games, they can play these games from their mobile phones while on the go.
The launch date for season 3 has been set for July 11th, following the countdown to the close of season 2. There will be a mid-season update around August 8, which is about a month after the launch of season 3. Starting from season 3, all the game updates will come rapidly, and each season will have at least one new hero and be two months long, compared to the three-month duration in other seasons. From the trailer, it is expected that there will be new maps every month of the new season. For this season, fans can expect a symbiote-infested map and additional game modes.
It has been rumoured that Phoenix and Blade would be part of season 3, and from the trailer, both characters have been confirmed.
After being teased for all of season 2, Phoenix, also known as Jean Grey, will be released on July 11 with the launch of Season 3. Phoenix, who is a DPS hero, will be the first hero in season 3. While it's not clear what her full skill set is, Phoenix is expected to share similar abilities with Moon Knight.
Blade, who is the second new character in the game, is a fan favourite. Blade is a vampire hunter who will finally be making his debut in season 3 after being teased since season 1 and waking up in Wakanda at the end of season. He will be introduced with the mid-season update, which will be on the 8th of August 2025.
Some of Blade’s abilities include the Blade Chopper and Hunting Gun, which are his primary attacks. With the Blade Chopper, he can easily slash enemies in front of him with Dracula's sword. He also has a defensive ability called Damage Block, which helps reduce the damage in front of him. He also has other abilities, such as the Step and Chop, which allows him to run forward and attack enemies while applying debuffs. Additionally, he has the Blood Liberation, which activates his vampiric bloodline and gives him stronger senses. In this mode, he can't get healed except when he attacks and damages his enemies.
There are new skins as well. From the trailer, there are new skins for Magic, Storm, Wolverine, Blade, Emma Frost, Squirrel Girl, Jeff the Landshark, and Emma Frost. With these updates, fans can't wait for the launch of season 3 and a chance to try out the latest characters.