Monthly Arrival of New Marvel Heroes in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals, the popular superhero game developed by NetEase Games, has announced a significant change in its seasonal schedule. Starting from Season 3, each season will last approximately two months, with new seasons commencing shortly after the previous one ends following a brief maintenance period.
This new approach, which was first implemented in Season 3 ("The Abyss Awakens"), began on July 11, 2025, and is scheduled to end around September 11, 2025, with Season 4 set to follow immediately after. This shift towards shorter seasons aims to integrate more Marvel heroes into the game, providing players with a growing roster of options.
The monthly rollout of new characters is a key feature of this new schedule. Major new heroes, such as Blade, who was introduced as part of the Season 3.5 update on August 8, 2025, typically arrive during these mid-season updates. This pattern suggests that new heroes are added roughly every half-season, approximately every month or two, rather than only at the start of a season.
This frequent addition of new heroes keeps the gameplay fresh, ensuring that players are always introduced to new and exciting characters. Alongside these hero additions, the game also introduces new events, skins, and game modes, adding to the overall Marvel superhero experience.
Director Guangyun Chen stated that this approach is part of NetEase Games' strategy to "just throw everything at [the sky], and fun chaos is the key." This sentiment was echoed by Marvel Games' Danny Koo, who expressed a similar desire for the game to be filled with a variety of characters and content.
Comics fans, too, have expressed a desire for all characters to be included in Marvel Rivals. With a large number of characters from Marvel comics potentially eligible for addition, the game's roster could reach nearly 50 heroes by the end of 2025.
The effectiveness of this monthly rollout and NetEase's ability to balance the ever-growing roster of characters in Marvel Rivals is yet to be determined. However, with each new season and character introduction, players can look forward to a continually evolving and exciting superhero experience.
For those looking for the latest news on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, information can be found on io9. Stay tuned for more updates on Marvel Rivals and its exciting world of superheroes!
[1] Marvel Rivals Season 3 Begins [2] Marvel Rivals Introduces Blade in Season 3.5 Update [3] Marvel Rivals Announces New Seasonal Schedule [4] Marvel Rivals Season 3 Roadmap [5] Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Roadmap
- The integration of technology in gaming, such as the introduction of new characters in Marvel Rivals every month or two, is shaping the future of superhero games.
- Gizmodo covered the announcement made by NetEase Games regarding the new seasonal schedule for Marvel Rivals, which includes the addition of new gadgets and game modes.
- io9 reported on the sentiments expressed by directors Guangyun Chen of NetEase Games and Danny Koo of Marvel Games, who aim to fill Marvel Rivals with a variety of characters and content, reminiscent of the vast array found in Marvel comics.
