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Update: We last updated this article with new Marvel Rivals seasons details on September 10th, 2025.

Marvel Rivals dropped in December 2024 and has been pumping out seasonal content ever since. Each season brings cool new stuff and fresh heroes to play with. If you’re wondering when Marvel Rivals seasons start and end, I will show them all the dates here with complete key details!

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What Are Marvel Rivals Seasons?

Think of Marvel Rivals seasons like new chapters in your favorite comic book. Each one adds fresh content to keep the game fun and exciting. When a new season drops, you get:

  • New Heroes to join the roster.
  • Fresh maps and game modes.
  • Updated Battle Pass with exclusive rewards.
  • Seasonal events and limited-time content.
  • Balance updates and gameplay improvements.

Seasons also get split in half (like Season 1.5, 2.5, etc.), which brings:

  • Fixes based on what players are saying.
  • More heroes will be added mid-season.
  • Map updates and changes.
  • Extra cosmetics and rewards

Evolution of Marvel Rivals Seasons

Marvel Rivals has changed how it does seasons since launch:

Season 0 (Pre-Season Era)

When the game came out on December 6th, 2024, it started with Season 0 (basically a pre-season). This lasted for 5 weeks and was just to let everyone learn how to play before the real seasons started.

Season 1-2 (Extended Format)

Season 1 and Season 2 both lasted 3 months (around 13 weeks) each, split in half. These longer seasons let NetEase build the game’s foundation and see what players wanted. These seasons brought some hype heroes, such as the Fantastic Four members and Emma Frost (the Queen of Diamonds). This is also when flying became a big deal with Ultron joining the game.

Season 3+ (Streamlined Approach)

From Season 3 on, seasons last 2 months each, still split in half. They made this change to drop content more often and keep things fresh. Season 3 brought Phoenix (a double Duelist) and Blade, which fans had been asking for forever. The Symbiote and Phoenix Force skins were pretty awesome, too.

All Marvel Rivals Seasons Start and End Dates

Here’s the ongoing list of Marvel Rivals seasons that have ever existed, with all the important dates you need to know:

SeasonSeason NameStart DateEnd DateDuration
Season 0Doom’s RiseDec 6, 2024Jan 10, 202535 days
Season 1Eternal Night FallsJan 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025~90 days
Season 2Hellfire GalaApr 11, 2025Jul 11, 202591 days
Season 3The Abyss AwakensJul 11, 2025Aug 8, 202528 days
Season 3.5The Abyss AwakensAug 8, 2025September 12, 202535 days
Season 4Heart of the DragonSeptember 12, 2025October 10, 202528 days
Season 4.5Heart of the DragonOctober 10, 2025TBATBA

Note: This article will be updated whenever a new season goes live.

How Long Do Marvel Rivals Seasons Last?

Marvel Rivals’ season duration has evolved over time. Season 0 lasted 5 weeks, while Seasons 1-2 ran for about 3 months (roughly 92 days each). From Season 3 onward, seasons now last 2 months each. The switch to shorter seasons starting with Season 3 means you get new content more often, and the game stays fresh with regular changes.

What is the Current Marvel Rivals Season?

Right now, you’re playing Marvel Rivals Season 3.5: The Abyss Awakens(Mid-Season Update). This season started on August 8th, 2025, and will end on September 12th, 2025. Season 3.5 continued the battle between light and darkness theme, with additional content including Blade as the new hero.

This mid-season update brought Blade to the roster, along with new skins for Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, and Iron Man. The season features cool symbiote skins like the Jeff the Land Shark symbiote skin, plus Phoenix Force skins for Magik, Wolverine, and Blade. There’s also the Klyntar map to explore. If you love cosmic Marvel stories and symbiote lore, this season is perfect for you.

When is the Next Marvel Rivals Season?

Season 4 of Marvel Rivals, titled Heart of the Dragon, will run from September 12th, 2025, with Season 4.0 lasting until October 10th, 2025, and Season 4.5 continuing afterward. The season’s story revolves around Doctor Doom’s plans to exploit the sleeping Immortal Dragon, Shou-Lao, in the ancient East, while angels and devils clash, and K’un-Lun’s fate depends on its guardians.

This season introduces new heroes like Angela (in 4.0) and Daredevil (coming in 4.5), new maps like Heart of Heaven (Convergence), and game modes including Arcade Mode Hub, Clone Rumble, Giant-Size Brain Blast, Conquest (Annihilation), and Free Fight.

Marvel Rivals keeps changing its seasonal setup to make the game better for everyone. With shorter, more frequent seasons starting from Season 3, you will get regular content updates and fresh gameplay.

Keep an eye on the official Marvel Rivals channels for the latest season news. The seasonal approach means there’s always something new coming for both casual players and competitive gamers.

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