Marvel Rivals Season 3 will launch later this week, adding a brand new Hero into the mix, and refreshing Competitive Mode ranks and rewards. We've now gotten the full details on the next season, alongside the news that Phoenix and Blade are the next two characters set to be added.
Marvel Rivals' latest patch notes added in two new skins, some fixes to certain Heroes and maps, as well as an update to the 'vote to surrender' ranked system. NetEase has also just revealed the full details on Marvel Rivals Season 3. It's a symbiote-focused affair adding in Jean Grey later this week. She's a brand new Duelist, and can switch to Phoenix form for a powerful boost in damage.
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, there's set to be another Hero added, as well as an overhaul to Team Ups and 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 will launch following downtime that's planned for July 11 at 4AM ET / 1AM PT / 9AM BST. 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 2.5 will end on July 11 at 4AM EDT / 1AM PDT / 9AM 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. For now, here are the maintenance times for the scheduled downtime preceding Season 3, according to the countdown on the in-game Battle Pass screen:
- July 11 at 1AM PDT: West Coast US
- July 11 at 4AM ET: East Coast US
- July 11 at 9AM BST: United Kingdom
- July 11 at 10AM CET: Central Europe
- July 11 at 5PM JST: Japan
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Team Up Changes
Marvel Rivals Season 3 will bring 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): Magneto, Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hela, Squirrel Girl, Storm
- Hero Balancing (nerfs): Captain America, Emma Frost, Groot, Human Torch, Iron Fist, Iron Man, Psylocke, Luna Snow, Rocket Raccoon
- New Hero schedule: One per month from Season 3 onwards
- Maps: Arakko
- Modes: New limited-time mode - Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol
- Misc: Proficiency Avatars, Moods
For the full list of everything that changed as part of the current Marvel Rivals Season, head to this Marvel Rivals blog post. We don't yet have the full balancing details for Season 3, but here are some upcoming overall changes to certain Heroes:
- 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 Phoenix
Phoenix is the main Hero being added for Marvel Rivals Season 3. She's a ranged Duelist, and is able to make quick escapes by flying upwards. You can check out the video embedded below for a look at Jean Grey's abilities:
Marvel Rivals next season FAQ
Who was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals?
Ultron was added at the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. He's the latest Strategist to be added, but also does decent damage, and can even shield allies and counter a whole host of Ultimate attacks.
Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?
The next Hero that'll be added to Marvel Rivals is Phoenix. She's a new Duelist who can deal massive damage at range. She's got high movement, and an Ultimate ability that's great for clearing summons over a wide area.
What season is Marvel Rivals in?
Marvel Rivals is currently in Season 2.5. This started on May 30, and should run through to July 11. We'll then be in Season 3.
