Marvel Rivals Season 3 has set the gaming community ablaze, delivering an exciting update that you won’t want to miss. The introduction of Jean Grey as the Phoenix brings a powerful new Duelist to the roster, capable of unleashing explosive damage. Meanwhile, the Klyntar: Celestial Husk map offers a fresh perspective on the immersive Domination mode.
This season’s Power of the Phoenix Battle Pass is filled with thrilling new skins and emotes, alongside a summer event featuring stunning cosmetics for Punisher, Psylocke, and Loki. Plus, the dynamic team-ups of Human Torch and The Thing, combined with game-balancing modifications, have significantly reshaped the meta, boosting heroes like Dr. Strange while scaling back Black Panther’s dominance.
With Season 3 set to conclude on August 8, anticipation is mounting for Season 3.5, launching the same day. This mid-season update will introduce Blade, a vampire-themed Duelist equipped with lethal swordplay and potent anti-heal skills. Don’t forget the Resource Rumble mode and the Throne of Knull map. Are you ready for all the exhilarating new content coming your way? Here’s what you need to know.
Marvel Rivals Update 20250808: Season 3.5 Full Patch Notes
After eons, the All-Black the Necrosword has returned to Knull, marking an era where light might be extinguished forever. The Phoenix Egg has shattered, igniting chaos across Klyntar, and Blade, now infused with Phoenix fire and the abyss’s essence, leads the charge against Knull’s throne. Will this be enough to defy the King in Black? Immerse yourself in this eternal battle of light and darkness!
The update kicks off on August 8th, 2025, at 9 AM UTC, following a brief server downtime from 5 AM UTC lasting about 3-4 hours. Ensure you download the full update before logging in.
New Content on All Platforms
New Hero
Blade is stepping into Marvel Rivals! This Duelist boasts a formidable skill set and an overpowered ultimate ability designed to cut down enemies with ease.
New Lore
- New Blade lore – Cut to The Chase
- New Iron Man lore – The Celestial Iron Man
- New Rocket Raccoon lore – The Deepest Bond
Limited-Time Event: Queen’s Codex
The Queen approaches! Engaging in battle will net you XP, allowing you to earn rewards, including the Symbiote Thing costume, completely FREE!
Unlock the Premium Codex to access additional rewards, such as the new Hela – Queen in Black costume, a dynamic spray, and much more! Plus, once you unlock Premium, you can enjoy permanent access to the event until you claim all rewards. No rush!
Event Starts: August 8 at 9 AM UTC
New Features
- Custom Muted Words: Players can now customize their chat experience by filtering out unwanted words.
- Faction Tab in Chat: A new Faction tab has been added to enhance communication.
New Store Offerings
- Blade – Polarity Edge Bundle
- Blade – Emoji Bundle
- Blade Dynamic Mood Bundle
Bundles Available From: August 8 at 9 AM UTC
Twitch Drops
Jump into the new round of Twitch Drops as Season 3.5 launches! Simply watch the required hours to earn rewards, including the Mantis – Will of Galacta costume and related content.
Drops Period: August 8 at 12 AM UTC to September 5 at 9 AM UTC
Tournaments
- We are introducing latency equalization technology to the S3 Marvel Rivals Championship, ensuring fairer matches.
- New Balance Latency option in Custom Game – Tournament Rooms will allow hosts to enable tailored latency thresholds.
Rank Adjustments
Rank Rewards
New rank settlement rewards include the Blade – Emerald Blade costume for hitting Gold rank. Plus, new Nameplate Frames await at Diamond and Platinum ranks, alongside exclusive Crests of Honor for Grandmaster and higher tiers.
Team Matchmaking Adjustments
- Players in Bronze, Silver, and Gold can queue for Competitive matches in any team size except 5-player teams.
- Players in Platinum, Diamond, and Grandmaster can team up in groups of up to 3.
- Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All players can queue in teams of 2.
Surrender & Disconnect Rule Adjustments
If a player disconnects in the first round and cannot reconnect within 90 seconds, the remaining team can choose to surrender with a vote count reduced by one.
Disconnect Penalty and Compensation Adjustments
Invalid Matches
If a player disconnects during loading or the first 70 seconds, the match will be invalid, and that player will receive a T1 Penalty.
Valid Matches
If a player disconnects after the first 70 seconds, several outcomes can arise depending on when they disconnect and whether they reconnect:
- Disconnected players who do not return by the match’s end may receive a T1 or T2 Penalty, while their teammates may receive compensation if they lose.
- Players who do reconnect will only penalize if their team loses, but teammates may receive compensation if disconnecting lasted more than 90 seconds.
AFK Penalty Adjustments
Invalid Matches
Players detected AFK within the first 70 seconds will face penalties and the match ends without deductions for others.
Valid Matches
If detected AFK after 70 seconds, the inactive player receives a T2 Penalty, and teammates won’t benefit from compensation.
Combined AFK & Disconnect Penalty
- If a player is both AFK and disconnects, the highest penalty applies.
- Teams with both inactive and disconnected players losing will grant compensation to fully engaged teammates.
Fixes and Optimizations
All Platforms
- Rank reward Nameplate Frames are now more visible across various areas in the game.
- Character displays in the team lobby now support camera scrolling for enhanced interaction.
- Costume audio settings have been relocated for better accessibility.
- Improved specific emotes for a smoother gaming experience.
- The Store has been updated to make browsing Moods, Emoji, and unique Emotes easier.
PC Graphics & Performance
- Shader compilation wait times on first launch have been removed for better user experience.
- The performance test tool now offers graphics settings optimization advice.
Maps and Modes
Several terrain issues have been resolved for a smoother gaming experience.
Heroes
- Minor balance adjustments made to several heroes for a more equitable playing field.
- Various hero-specific performance issues resolved for a heightened gameplay experience.
As the Marvel Rivals universe evolves with the launch of Season 3.5, there’s plenty to dive into. What are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts below!