Marvel Rivals Season 3: Release Date, Leaks, Heroes & Full Roadmap

The Marvel Rivals momentum shows no signs of slowing down. With Season 2.5 introducing Ultron and major gameplay overhauls, all eyes are now on what Season 3 will bring. Thanks to a mix of dev confirmations and a few accidental leaks, we already have a clear picture of what’s ahead.

🗓️ Season 3 Launch Date & Duration

Marvel Rivals Season 3 is scheduled to launch on July 11, 2025, according to the in-game Battle Pass countdown. Unlike previous seasons, it will run for just two months—a change tied to the devs’ effort to accelerate hero releases and content drops.

📖 Season 3 Lore: “The Abyss Awakens”

Season 3 picks up after Doom 2099’s betrayal and Ultron’s unexpected redemption arc. While Ultron lands a critical blow on Doom, the real Victor von Doom survives, and a new threat rises—Knull, the dark god from the symbiote mythos.

To prepare for the looming battle, the heroes must recruit one of the universe’s most powerful beings. The phrase “primal force” used in the lore hints strongly at Jean Grey, particularly her Phoenix form. A recent Twitch blog leak supports this, also confirming Season 3’s title: “The Abyss Awakens.”

🧬 Leaked New Heroes: Jean Grey, Blade & More

A Twitch post and datamined files point to Jean Grey and Blade joining the roster. Voice lines referencing Captain Marvel also exist, suggesting she may appear soon.

🔥 Jean Grey (Phoenix)

• Role: Duelist
• Forms: Human/ Phoenix
• Leaked Abilities:Psychic Explosion
• Telekinetic Transfer
• Shattered Star Impact
• Phoenix Ray
• Phoenix Wings
• Phoenix Punishment

🧛 Blade

• Setting: Was last seen in Wakanda during Season 2
• Leaked Abilities:Primary Fire: Switch between sword and shotgun
• Step and Chop (Shift): Reduces healing/mobility of targets
• Blood Liberation (E): Self-heal and enhanced senses
• Ultimate: Devastating sword dash

⚡ Captain Marvel (Rumored)

• Mentioned in in-game Easter eggs and character dialogue
• No official confirmation yet

🗺️ New Map: K’un L’un

Leaked files reference K’un L’un, a mystical location tied to Iron Fist. Characters like Hawkeye, Storm, and Rocket Raccoon have specific voice lines tied to a “tablet mission” involving Shou-Lao—indicating this may be a new Convoy map.

🎁 What Else to Expect in Season 3

Here’s a breakdown of the anticipated content:

• ✅ New Hero Drops: Jean Grey and Blade confirmed, Captain Marvel rumored
• 🗺️ New Map: K’un L’un
• 🛡️ New Team-Up Abilities: More strategic synergy expected
• 🎨 Free & Premium Cosmetics: Including Battle Pass skins
• 🏆 Updated Ranked Rewards: Golden Emma Frost and Ultron skins being rotated out
• 🎉 Seasonal Events: Summer-themed challenges incoming
• ⚖️ Hero Rebalancing: Buffs and nerfs to keep gameplay fresh

📅 Marvel Rivals 2025 Roadmap

Assuming the dev team keeps its accelerated schedule, here's what the rest of the year will look like:

• Season 1 – January 2025
• Season 2 – April 2025
• Season 3 – July 2025
• Season 4 – September 2025
• Season 5 – November 2025

Final Thoughts: Season 3 is shaping up to be a major turning point in the Marvel Rivals narrative and gameplay. Between Jean Grey’s cosmic power, Blade’s tactical versatility, and the threat of Knull, players have plenty to look forward to.