Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awakens kicks off with new heroes, maps, summer-themed skins, events, and esports tournaments. Here’s everything coming from July 11 to August 8, 2025.
Marvel Rivals has officially unveiled its Season 3 roadmap, and there’s a lot for fans to be excited about. Titled “The Abyss Awakens,” Season 3 runs from July 11th to August 8th, 2025, and introduces a wealth of new content, including a new hero, themed skins, summer events, esports competitions, and the beginning of Season 3.5.
In an online post, the Marvel Rivals team teased, “Discover what lies ahead for our latest Season, featuring new heroes, events, a brand new battle pass kicking off on Day 1, and so much more! A special summer event is also heading your way, and our Rivals are ready to take on the heat!”
Key Dates and Content Reveals
July 11, 2025 – Season 3 Launch:
- New Hero: Phoenix
The legendary cosmic entity joins the fight, bringing devastating power to the roster. - New Map: Klyntar – Celestial Husk
A unique battleground set on the symbiotic world of Klyntar. - New Event: Milano Repair Logs
A narrative-driven event tied to the Guardians of the Galaxy lore, offering progression rewards.
July 18, 2025 – Summer Event & Swimsuit Skins:
- Marvel Rivals Summer Event
Seasonal missions, special challenges, and summer-themed rewards arrive. - Swimsuit Skins for: Loki, Thor, Punisher, Psylocke, and Luna Snow
Fan-favorite characters show off their summer style in limited-time skins.
July 25, 2025 – Fantastic Four Debut:
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps Skins
Includes skins for The Thing, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and Mister Fantastic, coinciding with Marvel Studios’ upcoming movie. - Special Team-Up: Human Torch & The Thing
A new Team-Up mechanic highlights the bond and combined power of these two heroes.
August 1, 2025 – Phoenix-Themed Skins & Esports Stage 2:
- Phoenix Demon Magik & Phoenix Panther Black Panther Skins
Two striking skins inspired by the Phoenix Force. - Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 2 Begins
Open Qualifiers across all regions kick off, leading into the mid-season finals.
August 8, 2025 – Season 3.5 Begins:
- A continuation of the narrative and competitive events as the season evolves.
Esports Events and Competitive Play
Marvel Rivals is also turning up the heat on the esports front this season. The flagship competition, Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals, will see top regional teams like Sentinels and Brr Brr Patapim battle it out for a massive $500,000 (~£369,000) prize pool.
Additionally, Ignite Stage 2, launching on August 1, opens the field for aspiring teams to qualify for the finals through regional open qualifiers.
For PlayStation players, the monthly PlayStation Cup continues, with two rounds running from July 1st to 26th and August 1st to 30th. Participants can win Units, Faction Trophies, Titles, and more by completing challenges and climbing the leaderboard.
Server Maintenance & Launch Info
Maintenance for Season 3 began on July 11 at 2am PDT (10am BST) and lasted approximately 2–3 hours. The update brings new balance changes, bug fixes, and paves the way for upcoming seasonal content.
With new heroes, fan-favorite cosmetics, engaging events, and competitive excitement, Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awakens promises to be its most action-packed season yet.
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