Marvel Rivals Season 3 is set to be one of the biggest updates yet, and recent leaks have confirmed two long-awaited characters—Blade and Phoenix—will finally join the roster. While Blade was initially expected in Season 2, new information confirms his debut in Season 3. The same goes for Phoenix, who could arrive alongside a powerful team-up ability with Wolverine.
This leaked team-up move may enhance Wolverine’s mobility and is suspected to replace Feral Leap when active. Previous data suggests Storm’s Omega Hurricane blocks this team-up, hinting at strong gameplay consequences. The update also reveals the name of Season 3: The Abyss Awakened, which appears to have a heavy symbiote theme.
Blade’s Full Ability Kit Explained
Thanks to dataminers, Blade’s complete ability set is now available. He appears to function as a hybrid DPS with tank-like traits:
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Primary Fire (Blade Chopper): Melee slash with Dracula’s sword.
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Secondary Fire (Hunting Gun): A ranged shotgun attack that detonates shrapnel.
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Ultimate (Unnamed): A charging slash attack that causes repeated damage in a trail behind him.
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Shift (Step and Chop): Dashes forward—slashing with the sword to reduce movement or shooting to reduce healing.
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E (Blood Liberation): Activates vampiric bloodline. Blade becomes unhealable but restores health through damage.
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Right Click (Damage Block): A defensive stance with Dracula’s sword that reduces frontal damage.
This combination of self-sustain, movement, and damage mitigation has led many to speculate that Blade may fill a similar role to hybrid heroes like Mr. Fantastic—capable of frontline pressure and utility.
Null and the Symbiote Theme in The Abyss Awakened
Season 3 appears to center around the symbiote threat, with leaked content hinting at Null—the god of the symbiotes—as the main villain. He was briefly teased in previous trailers and has become a fan-favorite antagonist thanks to recent appearances in the Venom films and Marvel comics.
In line with the theme, the season will feature Venomized skins, which take inspiration from alternate-universe Marvel characters infected by the symbiote. Characters like Thor and X-Men members are expected to receive these skins, aligning with the dark aesthetic of the season.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Release Date and Twitch Drop Leak
Twitch inadvertently leaked the Season 3 launch date in a promotional post. According to the post, Season 3 begins on July 11, offering new content, Twitch-exclusive drops, and themed cosmetics. Players can earn items like the “Will of Galacta” spray and a new Hawkeye costume during the event.
The leak also mentioned “sizzling summer events” and suggested that developers may unveil more surprises throughout July and early August. While unconfirmed officially, the credibility of the Twitch post makes the July 11 release highly likely.
Bonus: Hellfire Gala Magic Skin Reveal
A standout cosmetic reveal this week came from fan artist Sketchy Hedgy, who showcased Magic in her 2023 Hellfire Gala outfit. While not officially part of the Season 3 content yet, the high-quality render sparked interest across social media, with many players hoping it becomes an in-game skin soon. The design takes direct inspiration from the comics and fits seamlessly with Marvel Rivals’ stylized visual approach. |
Fans continue to speculate about more surprise characters dropping mid-season. Dataminers are actively searching for hidden files related to additional symbiote variants. Developers could tease even more updates during the upcoming livestream events.
