The multiverse trembles as Marvel Rivals dives headfirst into Season 3.5: The Abyss Awakens, launching August 8, 2025. Marvel Games and NetEase Games are pulling back the curtain on a game-changing update that brings Blade into battle, debuts the Throne of Knull map, introduces a chaotic Resource Rumble game mode, and shakes up Team-Up Abilities across the board.
And that’s just the beginning.
🧛 Blade Slashes Into the Roster
The long-anticipated Daywalker, Blade, joins the hero lineup as a Duelist, bringing raw power and style. Armed with a shotgun and his Ancestral Sword, Blade dominates mid-to-close range, reducing healing effects and slashing through enemies with dhampir fury.
His ultimate move unleashes the Sword of Dracula, turning him into an unstoppable whirlwind of damage. Expect him to be one of the fiercest close-quarters heroes yet—balanced, aggressive, and built for high-pressure skirmishes.
👑 New Map: Throne of Knull + Game Mode: Resource Rumble
Prepare for carnage in the Throne of Knull, a chilling new map launching August 22 alongside Resource Rumble, a fresh objective-based mode that focuses on collecting resources under pressure. It will debut in Quick Match for player feedback before rolling out in Competitive play.
🔥 Full gameplay deep dive coming soon.
🛡️ Cleaner Matches, Tougher Penalties
In a continued effort to make Marvel Rivals more competitive and inclusive, Operation: Shield the Community introduces several new systems:
- Voice chat moderation using AI + human review
- Custom chat filters for text messages
- Stronger penalties for Competitive quitting, including longer bans and point deductions
- Partial point compensation for players who stick through uneven matches
- Faster ban appeal process
The team is doubling down on creating a positive, fair environment, giving players more control over their experience while discouraging toxic behavior.
🏆 Ignite Mid-Season Finals — August 6–10
Ten factions from around the globe will clash at the Marvel Rivals Ignite Mid-Season Finals in Guangzhou, China from August 6 to 10. Tune in for world-class play, meta-defining moments, and a celebration of the competitive Marvel Rivals scene.
📡 Follow updates at marvelrivals.com
🔁 Team-Up Shakeups: What’s New in Season 3.5?
New and updated Team-Up Abilities include:
New Team-Ups
- 🔷 Duality Dance – Adam Warlock + Luna Snow
- 🌿 Vibrant Vitality – Mantis + Groot/Loki
Updated Pairings
- Iron Fist joins Chilling Assault (Luna Snow + Hawkeye)
- Star-Lord connects to Rocket Network (Rocket Raccoon + Peni Parker)
- Blade enters Lunar Force (Cloak & Dagger + Moon Knight)
Retired Team-Ups
- ❌ Guardian Revival (Adam Warlock + Mantis/Star-Lord)
- ❌ Atlas Bond (Iron Fist + Luna Snow)
- ❌ Loki removed from Ragnarok Rebirth (Hela + Thor)
Expect more balance tweaks and team synergy experimentation when the full patch notes drop ahead of launch.
🌐 About Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a fast-paced, team-based PVP shooter where players pick from a growing roster of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains, split into Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist roles. The game features destructible environments, powerful team-up combos, and a constantly evolving multiversal storyline.
🕹️ Join the battle and stay updated at www.marvelrivals.com
