Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 will launch next week, adding a brand new Hero into the mix, and refreshing Competitive Mode ranks and rewards. We’ve now had the full reveal on what’s set to change, including details on Blade, the new Team Ups, and all incoming buffs and nerfs.
What’s new in Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals just launched its Summer Special event, which adds beach-themed skins and cosmetic items for players to earn. You can earn every Marvel Rivals Summer skin via a mini Battle Pass, and there’s a free and Premium version to work through. Of all the skins on offer, there’s a speedo-clad The Thing, a surfer Luna Snow skin, as well as beach-ready outfits for Thor and Loki.
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 3.5, there’s set to be another Hero added, as well as an overhaul to 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 3.5 will launch following downtime that’s planned for August 8, 2025. This is according to recent info given by NetEase alongside the full reveal of Season 3.5.
When does the current season of Marvel Rivals end?
Marvel Rivals Season 3 will end on August 8 at 5AM EDT / 2AM PDT / 10AM 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.
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 new Team Up changes
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 brings in a bunch of new Team Ups, while removing existing ones. The first new one adds Luna Snow and Adam Warlock, unlocking powerful synergistic healing. Here’s what changed:
- Duality Dance: Luna Snow, Adam Warlock (NEW)
- Vibrant Vitality: Mantis, Groot, Loki (NEW)
- Ever-Burning Bond: Human Torch, Spider-Man (Balance Changes)
- Atlas Bond: Luna Snow, Iron Fist (Removed)
- Guardian Revival: Adam Warlock, Star Lord, Mantis (Removed)
- Chilling Assault: Luna Snow, Hawkeye, Iron Fist (Iron Fist added)
- Lunar Force: Cloak & Dagger, Moon Knight, Blade (Blade added)
- Ragnarok Rebirth: Hela, Loki, Thor (Loki adjusted)
- Rocket Network: Peni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord (Star Lord added)
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): Star Lord, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Dr Strange, Groot, Thor, Adam Warlock,
- Hero Balancing (nerfs): Black Panther, Wolverine, Magneto, Mantis, Cloak & Dagger
- New Hero schedule: One per month from Season 3 onwards
- New mode: Resource Rumble
- Maps: Throne of Knull
- Competitive Mode: New ranked rewards, increased penalties for quitting, point compensation
- Misc: Voice-Chat monitoring, text chat filtering, shader compilation changes
Marvel Rivals Blade
Blade is the main Hero being added for Marvel Rivals Season 3.5. He’s a Duelist that wields a shotgun and a sword. He can use the sword to block incoming damage, and has an arcing leap ability to close the distance. His Ultimate ability deals massive damage over a large area with the sword.
Marvel Rivals next season FAQ
Who was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals?
Phoenix was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals. She’s a ranged Duelist that deals great burst damage with flaming attacks. She has a dash to escape diving enemies, and her Ultimate is great for clearing the battlefield of support items like spider-mines, Loki clones, and Rocket revive hubs.
Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?
The next Hero that’ll be added to Marvel Rivals is Blade. Beyond that we don’t know who’s set to arrive in Season 4, though we only have a month to wait now.
What season is Marvel Rivals in?
Marvel Rivals is currently in Season 3. This started on July 11, and should run through to August 8. We’ll then be in Season 3.5.