Twitch Accidentally Confirmed Phoenix and Blade Are Joining Marvel Rivals Season 3 Hero Roster

Season 3 Launch Date and Naming Quirk

Season 3 is expected to launch July 11, coinciding with the end of Season 2. A Twitch Drops calendar runs through August 8, indicating the season will likely follow the same 8-week model.

Some players are puzzled by the title “The Abyss Awaken” — a grammatically odd phrase. It could be a translation issue or simply a stylized branding choice by the developers.

Deep Dive Into the Heroes: Phoenix & Blade

Phoenix (Jean Grey)

Phoenix is said to be a Duelist and brings psychic abilities to the battlefield.

• Role: Duelist
• Abilities (rumored): Psychic Explosion, Phoenix Ray, Phoenix Wings (mobility skill)
• May have a switch mechanic between Jean Grey and Phoenix forms
• Designed for aerial dominance and high mobility

She’s gonna be strong in aerial combat, that’s for sure. Players who are into power characters with flexibility might really go for her.

Blade (Eric Brooks)

Blade is also a Duelist, his style mixes melee and ranged, which is cool.

• Role: Duelist
• Weapons: Katana (melee), Shotgun (ranged)
• Ultimate: New Moon, a vampire-mode buffed state
• Suited for aggressive, close-range playstyles

Blade is likely for players who want to dive in and finish fights fast — a more aggressive type of play.

Too Many Duelists?

With both Phoenix and Blade categorized as Duelists, the growing imbalance in hero roles is drawing criticism. The Duelist class now has over 20 characters, while classes like Strategist and Vanguard see fewer additions. This could impact team composition diversity, especially in competitive play.

Summer Events and Venom Skins

Image Credits: NetEase

Twitch also teased upcoming seasonal content, likely including:

• Venomized skins for existing heroes
• Swimsuit-themed cosmetics inspired by comic crossovers
• Time-limited PvE events or boss fights possibly tied to the symbiote storyline
• Twitch Drops rewards tied to stream viewership

There’s no official roadmap yet, but NetEase usually goes all-in when it comes to event content and skins.

Monthly Release Model Seems To Be the Plan

Just like Season 2, Season 3 looks like it’ll have two heroes spread across two months. So Phoenix might arrive in July and Blade in August (or vice versa). It keeps the content moving without overwhelming people.

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