Marvel Rivals is heating up once again with its biggest update yet. Season 3, officially titled "The Abyss Awakens" kicks off on July 11, bringing two highly anticipated characters into the fray: Blade and Phoenix (Jean Grey). The reveal trailer, now live on the Marvel Rivals YouTube channel, sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown between the Phoenix Force and the returning dark symbiote god Knull. Give it a watch down below:
Blade Finally Arrives
Long requested and teased in prior content, Blade finally makes his debut as a playable hero. The half-vampire monster hunter arrives sporting a flaming sword, sunglasses, and his iconic trench coat instantly upping the cool factor. Even the trailer’s tone shifts as soon as he appears, with an EDM synth beat kicking in while Blade slices through enemies with cinematic flair.
Although Blade sat out during the game’s vampire-themed season (oddly), his inclusion here feels like a major moment for fans, especially as his MCU debut remains in limbo. This also follows news that Blade is starring in his own upcoming video game from Arkane Studios, giving fans more reason to be hyped.
Phoenix Gameplay
Phoenix (Jean Grey), one of the most powerful telepaths in Marvel history, also joins the game as part of the new season. Her fiery visual effects and dynamic animation pit her directly against Knull, who returns as the main antagonist for Season 3. Together, she and Blade are seen fighting a corrupted “Queen in Black” version of Hela, suggesting the season’s villainous theme centers around symbiote corruption.
They also released a new gameplay trailer showing what players can expect when picking up and playing her. Check it out down below:
New Skins and Visuals Teased
As with previous seasons, radical visual reinventions are a key draw. Blade’s fiery sword, Phoenix’s glowing aura, and Hela’s corrupted form all suggest that Season 3 will feature new skins and cosmetics themed around symbiotes, nightmares, and cosmic powers.
Season 3: What We Know So Far
Launch Date: July 11, 2025
New Characters: Blade and Phoenix (Jean Grey)
Main Villain: Knull
Event Theme: Symbiotes vs. Phoenix Force
New Skins and Cosmetics: Coming soon, probably symbiote themed like the Queen in Black Hela we see in the trailer
With Marvel Rivals facing the typical retention challenges of a live-service game, Season 3 looks like a major attempt to re-ignite interest. By combining fan-favorite heroes, a powerful villain arc, and exciting new skins, this update may be exactly what the game needs to maintain its momentum.
Stay tuned to Gamefragger.com for more details, including hero ability breakdowns and full event schedules, as the July 11 launch date draws closer!