when does blade come out marvel rivals

Blade is set to be released in Marvel Rivals on Friday, August 8, 2025, coinciding with the launch of Season 3.5. The update is expected to be available for download around 2:00 AM PT (10:00 AM BST), though if there is a maintenance period, the release might be delayed by a couple of hours. Blade will join the roster as the 22nd Duelist hero, equipped with abilities involving his katana, shotgun, and vampiric powers. He also comes with a Phoenix-themed skin for the season 3.5 launch. This update will also feature new content alongside Blade's introduction, such as a new gameplay mode released later in the season.