Season 3 of Marvel Rivals launches on July 11, introducing major updates including the new hero Phoenix, enhanced hero accessories, additional Team-Ups, and various balance adjustments. Players eager to stay informed should review these detailed patch notes to anticipate all the latest features and enhancements.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Patch Notes Overview
Season 3 brings sweeping changes and additions to Marvel Rivals. The official patch notes confirm a new playable hero, expanded customization, significant Team-Up shakeups, and map content. This update aims to enhance both variety and strategic depth across all modes.
New Hero Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals
The highlight for season 3 is the debut of Phoenix as a ranged Duelist. Phoenix harnesses the powerful Phoenix Force, offering a unique chain-reaction mechanic, effective clearing of enemy summons, and a bold new playstyle focused on controlling the battlefield with fire-themed abilities.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Battle Pass and Costumes
The Season 3 battle pass will soon be fully unveiled, but early previews showcase Venomized and Symbiote skins for Rocket Raccoon, Jeff the Landshark, and Squirrel Girl. A Phoenix Force-themed costume will arrive for Emma Frost. Additional teased outfits include Knullified Hela, a hybrid symbiote-Phoenix Force skin for Blade, and Phoenix Force variants for Magik and Wolverine, though details about their availability remain undisclosed.
New and Updated Marvel Rivals Team-Ups
Two innovative Team-Ups will arrive: “Primal Flame” with Phoenix and Wolverine, where Phoenix infuses Wolverine with burning capabilities and Lifesteal; and “Ever-Burning Bond” between Human Torch and Spider-Man, allowing Spider-Man to fire flaming webs and trigger damaging explosions using Human Torch’s powers.
Team-Up modifications also feature Hela’s entry into “Symbiote Shenanigans” with Venom and Jeff the Land Shark, and Squirrel Girl joining “Stark Protocol” alongside Ultron and Iron Man. Previous Team-Ups such as “Storming Ignition” and “ESU Alumnus” will be retired, and “Guardian Revival” faces a minor nerf.
Marvel Rivals New Map: Klyntar – Celestial Husk
Season 3 unveils Klyntar: Celestial Husk, an expanded map with symbiote-themed environments similar to “Symbiotic Surface.” This fresh battleground introduces renewed strategic challenges and rich visual aesthetics, expanding the game’s immersive universe.
Marvel Rivals Buffs and Nerfs for Season 3
This seasonal update addresses hero performance with targeted buffs and nerfs. Key changes include:
Marvel Rivals Nerfs in Season 3
- Emma Frost (Vanguard): Reduced Telepathic Pulse damage, lower Diamond Form damage reduction, and decreased Psionic Seduction energy cost.
- Human Torch (Duelist): Reduced Fire Cluster projectile damage, Supernova and Fire Tornado effectiveness adjusted, new Team-Up bonus added.
- Iron Man (Duelist): Decreased Repulsor Blast damage, higher Invincible Pulse Cannon energy cost.
- The Punisher (Duelist): Culling Turret and ultimate ability receive unspecified nerfs.
- Mister Fantastic (Duelist): Inflated state bonus health decreased.
- Wolverine (Duelist): Feral Leap duration increased but with a longer cooldown.
- Loki (Strategist): God of Mischief ultimate energy cost increased.
- Ultron (Strategist): Reduced Dynamic Flight duration and lower Firewall bonus health.
Marvel Rivals Buffs in Season 3
- The Thing (Vanguard): Gains “Battle Blitz” leap and improved Stone Haymaker effect.
- Venom (Vanguard): Enhanced slow effect on Cellular Corrosion.
- Namor (Duelist): Higher Trident projectile damage and speed, improved ultimate projectile speed.
- Scarlet Witch (Duelist): Reality Erasure’s charge slows less but deals more damage.
- Spider-Man (Duelist): Increased damage on ‘Get Over Here!’, Spider-Power, and Amazing Combo.
- Winter Soldier (Duelist): Extended Roterstern damage falloff range.
- Mantis (Strategist): Healing Flower’s effect revised, ultimate now grants more bonus max health at higher energy cost.
- Invisible Woman (Strategist): Improved Orb Projection healing and outgoing damage, with minor adjustments to returns.
Marvel Rivals Hero Accessories: New Customization Options
Season 3 introduces hero accessories, decorative items attachable to characters. Players can earn these new accessories—featuring items for Psylocke, Winter Soldier, Jeff the Land Shark, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Invisible Woman, Emma Frost, and Spider-Man—by completing matches in Quick Match and Competitive modes.
Marvel Rivals Ultimate VFX: Visual Ability Enhancements
Post-update, select costumes will unlock Ultimate VFX, providing exclusive visual effects for abilities during matches. These effects are locally visible to the individual user, ensuring clarity for all players during gameplay.
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 and Upcoming Content
The conclusion of Season 3 will usher in version 3.5, promising further content, including the highly anticipated arrival of Blade and more new Team-Ups. Additional features and precise details are expected to be revealed once official patch notes are published.