Table of Contents
- 1 New Characters in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5
- 2 Team-Up Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5
- 3 Competitive Play Improvements
- 4 New Game Mode: Resource Rumble
- 5 Marvel Rivals Ignite Midseason Finals
- 6 Communication and Anti-Toxicity Improvements
- 7 Technical Improvements
- 8 Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Balance Changes
The latest Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 08 revealed major changes coming to Season 3.5. With Blade joining the roster, team-up system overhauls, a brand new game mode, and improved communication features, the developers are bringing significant updates. Let's break down everything they shared about Season 3.5.
New Characters in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5
Blade is joining the roster as a duelist. Check out our complete guide on Blade here.
Team-Up Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5
Season 3.5 brings major changes to the team-up system with several removals and additions.
Removed Team-Ups in Season 3.5
Two team-ups are being completely removed from the game:
- Guardian Revival
- Atlas Bond
Team-Up Adjustments
Loki is being removed from the Ragnarok Rebirth team-up.
New Team-Ups in Season 3.5
Two brand new team-up abilities are being added:
- Duality Dance (Luna Snow and Adam Warlock)
- Vibrant Vitality (Mantis, Loki and Groot)
Heroes Joining Existing Team-Ups
Several heroes are being added to existing team-up combinations:
Chilling Assault
Iron Fist joins Hawkeye and Luna Snow
Rocket Network
Star-Lord joins Peni Parker and Rocket Raccoon.
Lunar Force
Blade joins Moon Knight and Cloak & Dagger.
Competitive Play Improvements
The update addresses one of the biggest problems in competitive play: players leaving matches.
- Increased Penalties for Leavers: Season 3.5 increases punishments for players who quit competitive matches. Quitters will face longer bans and bigger competitive point deductions.
- Compensation for Remaining Players: Players who stay in matches with leavers will receive point compensation at the end of the match.
- Fair Penalty System: The developers are improving their penalty review process. They will handle penalties fairly when players disconnect due to system issues and speed up the appeals process for mistaken bans.
New Game Mode: Resource Rumble
A completely new game mode called Resource Rumble will arrive on August 22nd. This mode will feature a new map called Throne of Knull. The developers plan to launch Resource Rumble in quick match first. More details about the gameplay mechanics will be shared in an upcoming deep dive.
Marvel Rivals Ignite Midseason Finals
The Marvel Rivals Ignite Midseason Finals will take place from August 6-10 in Guangzhou, China. Ten teams from around the world will compete for the championship.
Communication and Anti-Toxicity Improvements
The developers are making major changes to improve the in-game environment and reduce toxic behavior.
- Voice Chat Monitoring: All in-game voice chat will be automatically monitored by the system. This will help identify and address toxic behavior more effectively, leading to penalties for inappropriate language and a better overall experience for all players.
- Custom Text Chat Filters: Season 3.5 introduces a custom filter system for text chat. If a message contains a word you've muted, it will be filtered out just for you.
Technical Improvements
PC players will get better performance with the new shader system. Shaders will load while you're in the lobby instead of before matches!
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Balance Changes
Season 3.5 launches August 8, 2025. The update brings Blade to the roster, major team-up system changes, the new Resource Rumble game mode, improved communication tools, and a better competitive play experience.
