Marvel Rivals Season 3 Roadmap Details Revealed – Phoenix, Fantastic Four, and Blade

Marvel Rivals S3 Blade and Phoenix (Image Credit: Netaese)

Marvel Rivals Season 3 is officially launching on July 11, 2025, and NetEase has now shared the full roadmap for the upcoming weeks.

Titled "The Abyss Awakens," the roadmap spans from July 11 to August 8, featuring a mix of new heroes, events, cosmetics, gameplay improvements, and esports action. It also introduces a new two-part structure: Season 3.0 begins July 11, and Season 3.5 kicks off August 8.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s coming in Marvel Rivals Season 3:

July 11, 2025 – Season 3.0 Launch

• New Hero: Phoenix (Jean Grey)

  • Role: Duelist

  • Abilities: AoE burst damage, teleportation, Spark-based healing, midair control

  • Ultimate: Ground-slam attack with fire-themed visuals

• New Map: Klyntar – Celestial Husk

  • Mode: Domination

  • Setting: Symbiote homeworld atop a dead Celestial

  • Tied to season lore involving Knull, god of symbiotes

• New Battle Pass: Power of the Phoenix

  • Price: 990 Lattice

  • Skins include:

    • Captain Klyntar (Captain America)

    • Phoenix Knight (Moon Knight)

  • 10 themed cosmetics in total

• Free Event: Milano Repair Logs

  • Challenge-based rewards

  • Unlock Symbiote Storm skin for free

• Gameplay Adjustments:

  • Hero Buffs: Venom, Namor, Scarlet Witch, The Thing, Mantis, Invisible Woman

  • Hero Nerfs: Iron Man, Loki, Ultron, Mister Fantastic, Emma Frost, The Punisher

  • Mission System Overhaul:

    • Daily missions removed

    • Weekly challenges roll over and reward Chrono Tokens

  • Rank Reset:

    • All players drop 7 divisions (e.g., Diamond I ➝ Gold II)

    • New rewards:

      • Phoenix – Emerald Flames skin at Gold

      • Nameplate Frames for Platinum and Diamond ranks

• UI Updates:

  • Revamped match summary screen

  • Combined "Serials" and "Special Editions" tabs

  • New "Cinematics" tab for map cutscenes

  • MVP animations no longer tied to specific costumes

• Twitch Drops (July 11 – August 8):

  • Hawkeye – Will of Galacta skin

  • Watch streams to unlock bundle content

Marvel Rivals S3 content (Credit: Netease)

July 18, 2025 – Summer Party Event Begins

• Swimsuit Skins Released:

  • Characters: Punisher, Loki, Luna Snow, Psylocke, Thor

  • Inspired by Marvel Comics’ swimsuit specials

  • At least one skin unlockable via challenges

  • Others likely available in-store

Marvel Rivals S3 Swimsuits skins Loki and Thor (Image Credit: Netease)

Marvel Rivals S3 Swimsuits skins Psylocke, Luna Snow, The Punisher (Image Credit: Netease)

July 25, 2025 – Fantastic Four: First Steps Collaboration

• Fantastic Four Skins Arrive:

  • The Thing, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic

  • Based on Marvel Studios’ upcoming Fantastic Four film (July 24 release)

  • Likely bundled with emotes and animations in the store

• New Team-Up Ability:

  • The Thing + Human Torch

  • Replaces Storm-Human Torch combo (Storming Ignition)

  • Possible boost to mobility or AoE attacks

  • Retired Team-Ups:

    • Guardian Revival (Adam Warlock, Star-Lord, Mantis)

    • ESU Alumnus (Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl)

August 1, 2025 – Phoenix Force Skins Drop

• New Skins:

  • Phoenix Demon Magik

  • Phoenix Panther (Black Panther)

  • Feature black-and-gold fiery Phoenix Force designs

  • Likely store-exclusive and not in Battle Pass

• Ongoing Events:

  • Milano Repair Logs

  • Summer Party challenges continue

August 8, 2025 – Season 3.5 Mid-Season Update

• New Hero: Blade

  • Role: Duelist/Flanker hybrid

  • Playstyle: Melee sword and shotgun attacks

  • Special Mechanic: Blood Liberation self-healing

  • Ideal for backline pressure and aggressive plays

• Speculated Additions:

  • Possible new game mode (unconfirmed)

  • Mid-season balance patch and new cosmetics

Other Key Notes

• Season Format:

  • Season 3.0: July 11 – August 8

  • Season 3.5: August 8 onward

  • New heroes drop monthly

• Storyline Focus:

  • Knull corrupts heroes like Hela

  • Phoenix and Blade battle to push back the symbiote threat

• Esports Highlights:

  • Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals ($500,000 prize pool)

  • PlayStation Cup also live

  • Rewards: Units, Faction Trophies, exclusive Titles

• Season 4 Rumours:

  • Potential theme: K’un-Lun

  • Possible heroes: Daredevil, White Fox

  • Captain Marvel likely delayed to next season

Marvel Rivals S3 Roadmap (Image Credit: Netease)

With so much packed into just four weeks, Marvel Rivals Season 3 looks like its most ambitious content drop yet.