Season 3 of the multiplayer hero shooter game Marvel Rivals, titled 'The Abyss Awakens,' launched on July 11, 2025. The update introduces Jean Grey and the Phoenix as a new playable hero, alongside Blade, who is set to be released in the upcoming 3.5 update in August. The season also features new Phoenix Force-themed skins for characters including Magik, Wolverine, Namor, Blade, and Emma Frost, as well as a new Symbiote skin for Storm. A team-up ability called 'Primal Flame' between Jean Grey and Wolverine has been added. The season brings a new villain, the symbiote king Knull, into the game’s storyline. Additional changes include the removal of daily quests and new rewards. Blade's arrival is expected to introduce strategic team synergies with characters such as Cloak & Dagger and possibly Moon Knight, potentially shifting the game’s meta. The season aims to refresh player engagement with shorter seasons and new content.