The Phoenix Force rises to battle Knull but must contend with his new queen in black, Hela. Also, Blade finally enters the fray.

The next season of NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals has been revealed, promising a conflict of cosmic proportions. Starting on July 19th, Season 3: The Abyss Awakens will add Jean Grey as Phoenix, who arrives on Klyntar to counteract the rise of Knull, the God of Symbiotes.

There is a snag, though, as Hela, the Asgardian Goddess of Death, has joined forces with Knull and become the queen in black. As she opposes Phoenix, another long-awaited ally comes to her aid in the vampire hunter, Blade.

The trailer offers a lot to unpack, not the least of which is a sleek new skin for Hela. It also seems that the Phoenix Force inhabiting Jean can manifest as a separate entity to provide fire support. Then there’s Blade, wielding a flaming sword and perhaps the potential to feed on enemies.

Following the release pattern of heroes for the previous seasons, Phoenix should go live alongside Season 3 later this month, while Blade arrives in the mid-season update. Stay tuned for more details on balance changes and other new content in the meantime.