How the Season Started

Marvel Rivals Season 3, titled "The Abyss Awakens", launched on July 11, 2025, with a major update including a new hero (Phoenix), new team-up abilities, hero balance changes, and a new domination map, Klyntar: Celestial Husk. The season also features a new Power of the Phoenix Battle Pass and various esports events, including the Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
New Content & Features:
New Hero: Phoenix: Season 3 introduces the powerful Phoenix as a new duelist hero, bringing a mix of area-of-effect damage and mobility.
New Team-Up Abilities: New team-up abilities have been added, allowing players to combine the powers of two heroes for unique and powerful effects.
Ever-Burning Bond: Human Torch and Spider-Man can now team up to unleash a flaming web attack.
Stark Protocol: Squirrel Girl joins Iron Man and Ultron in this team-up, with Squirrel Girl throwing a homing bomb.
Symbiote Shenanigans: Hela joins Venom and Jeff the Landshark, with Hela's sphere ability increased in range.
Removed Team-Up: The ESU Alumnus team-up (Spider-Man and Squirrel Girl) has been removed.
New Domination Map: Klyntar: Celestial Husk: This new map offers a fresh battleground for players to explore.
Power of the Phoenix Battle Pass: A new Battle Pass is available, offering cosmetic rewards and other in-game items