August 8 is going to be an exciting day for Marvel Rivals players, as Blade is finally set to take to the battlefield on that date. Marvel Rivals has been hinting at the Daywalker’s debut since Season 1, when Blade was seemingly imprisoned by Dracula in the Central Park map. In Season 2, players could see Blade napping within the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda map – at least until a later update removed him, implying that Marvel’s legendary vampire hunter is fully rested and ready to bring justice to the undead once more.
Fans took this as a sign that Blade would finally be playable in the then-upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 3, especially after the game’s developers playfully acknowledged Blade’s disappearance from the Season 2 map. There have also been several leaks hinting at Blade’s Marvel Rivals move set, indicating that the Daywalker will utilize his signature swords, shotguns, and vampiric powers to take down opponents.
In Defense of Marvel Rivals' Handling of Blade
Marvel Rivals didn't deliver Blade when fans expected it to, and while that may have disappointed some, it's better for the game in the long run.
Now Blade has officially been confirmed as the next Marvel Rivals playable character, set to go live on August 8 as part of the game’s Season 3.5 update. A recently released gameplay trailer highlights the Daywalker’s Duelist move set, which indeed consists of stylish sword attacks that might bring Devil May Cry to mind. His Shotgun brings “pressure force” in close range and can reduce enemy healing, while his Ravenous Ancestral Sword unleashes a deadly charge that slashes all foes in his wake.
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Blade Release Date
- August 8, 2025
Blade won’t be the only thing added to Marvel Rivals in the upcoming Season 3.5 update. Several Marvel Rivals Team-Up attacks are getting added, revamped, or removed, and a new game mode called Resource Rumble is being introduced alongside the new Throne of Knull map. Resource Rumble will initially be available in Quick Match starting on August 22, before being rolled out for competitive play as the developers gather player feedback.
In the meantime, Marvel Rivals players have been waiting a long time for Blade to join the game’s ever-growing roster of iconic comic book heroes and villains, and he will finally do so on August 8. In other news, developer NetEase is getting ready to roll out another big Marvel Rivals update on July 31 that will add new skins for Black Panther and Magik, along with other rewards and bug fixes to make the experience even smoother for would-be monster slayers ready to roam the multiverse as the one and only Blade.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Marvel
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
