Launch Date: July 11, 2025
Season 3, “The Abyss Awakens,” introduces Phoenix, a new map, revamped missions, hero balance changes, and more.
New Additions
New Hero – Phoenix (Jean Grey)
- Ranged Duelist with AoE burst damage.
- Passive explosion every 3rd hit.
- Dive-bomb ultimate for crowd control.
New Map – Klyntar: Celestial Husk
- Set on the symbiote world Klyntar.
- Domination mode.
- Tight corridors ideal for flankers and AoE casters.
Battle Pass & Cosmetics
- "Power of the Phoenix" battle pass: symbiote-themed skins.
- Phoenix “Chaos Phoenix” bundle + emoji.
- New VFX and skins for Scarlet Witch, Rocket Raccoon, Jeff the Land Shark, Invisible Woman.
- Twitch Drops (July 11 – Aug 8): Watch streams to unlock exclusive Hawkeye content.
- College Perks: Verified students get access to 10 trial cosmetics.
Gameplay System Revamps
Mission Overhaul
- Daily missions removed.
- Weekly missions roll over.
- Repeatable seasonal quests introduced.
- Post-match mission tracking added.
Accessory System
- Earn Accessory Points from matches.
- Unlock hero-themed plushies and charms.
Competitive Mode Changes
- Rank reset: Down 7 tiers (e.g., Diamond I → Gold II).
- Bans enabled at Gold and Platinum.
- New rank rewards:
- Phoenix “Emerald Flames” skin (Gold+).
- New frames for Platinum, Diamond, Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, Top 500.
Practice Mode
- Doom Matches allow entire party to enter a shared practice session.
Team-Up Ability Updates
New Team-Ups
- Primal Flame (Phoenix + Wolverine): AoE burn + lifesteal on Leap.
- Ever-Burning Bond (Human Torch + Spider-Man): Flaming web tracer, AoE burn.
Revised Team-Ups
- Stark Protocol adds Squirrel Girl (new homing bomb).
- Symbiote Shenanigans adds Hela; Cathedral pull radius improved.
Removed Team-Ups
- ESU Alumnus (Spider-Man + Squirrel Girl)
- Storming Ignition (Storm + Human Torch)
Hero Balance Changes
Buffed Heroes
- The Thing: New leap ability (Battle Blitz), better anti-air.
- Venom: Corrosion slow increased to 25%.
- Namor: Faster projectiles, +5 base damage.
- Scarlet Witch: Healing and ult buffed.
- Invisible Woman, Mantis, Spider-Man, Winter Soldier: Minor buffs.
Adjusted Heroes
- Human Torch:
- Fire Cluster damage down.
- Supernova AoE reduced.
- +5% bonus from team-up anchor.
- Wolverine:
- Leap duration +1s.
- Cooldown increased 12s → 15s.
Nerfed Heroes
- Emma Frost:
- Pulse damage 120→110 (99 energy), 150→140 (100 energy).
- Diamond Form DR down to 25%.
- Psionic Seduction cost reduced to 3400.
- Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, Storm, Punisher, Loki, Ultron: Nerfs to ultimates, burst power, or utility.
Summary: What This Means for Players
- More flexibility: No more daily grind—weekly/seasonal missions are more rewarding.
- New meta: Phoenix and Team-Up combos shake up PvP.
- Ranked reset: Climb again for exclusive Phoenix rewards.
- Cool cosmetics: Battle Pass, Twitch Drops, accessories system.
- Practice + Party: Sharpen skills in shared Doom sessions.
What’s Coming Next?
- Mid-Season (Aug 8): Blade joins the roster!
- Meta Watch: Expect tier list shake-ups and Twitch/YouTube guides.
- Esports Focus: With over $3M in prizes, the competitive scene is heating up.
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