Marvel Rivals Season 4 will launch next month, adding a brand new Hero into the mix, and refreshing Competitive Mode ranks and rewards. Given that the current season only just launched, it’ll be a little while before we get the full details on the next one, though we do know there will be a new Hero added.
What’s new in Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals is now in Season 3.5, and NetEase has shared the full roadmap for the new update. Looks like we can look forward to skins for Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, and Iron Man in the future. For full info on what’s set to be added in the next update, visit our Marvel Rivals patch notes guide. Interestingly, NetEase also just published a video explaining how matchmaking actually works in-game.
In my Marvel Rivals review, I praised the game’s huge suite of Heroes, and the surprising amount of depth found when trying out each one. With Season 4, there’s set to be another Hero added, as well as an overhaul to the roadmap. Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has changed quite a bit, adding smart changes to Competitive Mode while giving players something to work toward. It’s consistent updates like this that make Marvel Rivals a worthy inclusion in our best PC Games of 2025 list.
Here’s everything you need to know about the next season of Marvel Rivals, including when the current one ends, and what to expect from the new Heroes that are being added. As release day draws nearer, I’ll update this page with all of the latest news and info.
When is the next season of Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals Season 4 will launch following downtime that’s planned for September 12, 2025. This is according to the in-game Battle Pass end date. It’s possible that this may move somewhat, though in the past it’s been accurate. Stay tuned for specific timings as we get closer to launch.
When does the current season of Marvel Rivals end?
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 will end on September 12 at 5AM EDT / 2AM PDT / 10AM BST, for a few hours of downtime before the launch of the new season. Keep an eye on the official Marvel Rivals website for any changes.
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 new Team Up changes
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 brings in a bunch of new Team Ups, while removing existing ones. The first new one adds Luna Snow and Adam Warlock, unlocking powerful synergistic healing. Here’s what changed:
- Duality Dance: Luna Snow, Adam Warlock (NEW)
- Vibrant Vitality: Mantis, Groot, Loki (NEW)
- Ever-Burning Bond: Human Torch, Spider-Man (Balance Changes)
- Atlas Bond: Luna Snow, Iron Fist (Removed)
- Guardian Revival: Adam Warlock, Star Lord, Mantis (Removed)
- Chilling Assault: Luna Snow, Hawkeye, Iron Fist (Iron Fist added)
- Lunar Force: Cloak & Dagger, Moon Knight, Blade (Blade added)
- Ragnarok Rebirth: Hela, Loki, Thor (Loki adjusted)
- Rocket Network: Peni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Star Lord (Star Lord added)
Marvel Rivals latest Hero balancing changes
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In the Developer Vision video you can view above, some general balance updates applied to Marvel Rivals alongside the latest seasonal update are explained in full. We’ve collected the key points in the list below:
- Hero balancing (buffs): Star Lord, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Dr Strange, Groot, Thor, Adam Warlock,
- Hero Balancing (nerfs): Black Panther, Wolverine, Magneto, Mantis, Cloak & Dagger
- New Hero schedule: One per month from Season 3 onwards
- New mode: Resource Rumble
- Maps: Throne of Knull
- Competitive Mode: New ranked rewards, increased penalties for quitting, point compensation
- Misc: Voice-Chat monitoring, text chat filtering, shader compilation changes
Marvel Rivals Blade
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Blade is the main Hero added for Marvel Rivals Season 3.5. He’s a Duelist that wields a shotgun and a sword. He can use the sword to block incoming damage, and has an arcing leap ability to close the distance. His Ultimate ability deals massive damage over a large area with the sword.
Marvel Rivals next season FAQ
Who was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals?
Blade was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals. He’s a ranged Duelist that deals great damage with shotgun attacks. He can also get in close and use dashes and sword attacks to pressure enemies. His Ultimate is an AoE slash attack that can take down multiple opponents at once. Blade teams up with Cloak & Dagger for an invisibility ability.
Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?
We don’t know who’s set to arrive in Season 4, though we only have a month to wait now.
What season is Marvel Rivals in?
Marvel Rivals is currently in Season 3.5. This started on August 8, and should run through to September 12. We’ll then be in Season 4.