Marvel Rivals Gets Blade and Phoenix

Marvel Games and NetEase Games have announced Season 3 of Marvel Rivals, set to launch on July 11th. This new season will introduce Blade and Phoenix as playable characters. Titled “The Abyss Awakens,” the season will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Phoenix (Duelist) will arrive on the season’s launch day, accompanied by the new Klyntar: Celestial Husk map, additional features, events, and character combinations designed to expand gameplay. NetEase Games will also continue the narrative of Marvel Rivals, with new events promised to focus on Knull. As anticipated, the season will introduce a new premium battle pass, a redesigned mission system, and a new layer of customization through an expanded accessories system. Blade is also set to join the fight in Season 3, though his exact arrival date has not yet been announced.

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