Marvel Rivals Surges in Popularity, Breaking Player Count Records after Season 1 Launch

Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has achieved a new peak concurrent player count following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game saw a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly surpassing its previous record of 480,990 set during its launch week.

Season 1: A Night of New Content

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the surge in players. This includes:

• New playable characters
• A brand-new map
• Game performance improvements and optimizations
• A revamped ranked system
• A fresh Battle Pass

The captivating storyline, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, and the addition of the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, undoubtedly fueled player excitement and engagement.

For detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.

Mod Support Removed

The update, while bringing exciting additions, also removed support for fan-made modifications (mods). The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial content, including cheats and hacks. This decision has sparked a mixed reaction within the community, with some mourning the loss of custom skins while others see it as a necessary step to maintain fair play and protect the game's monetization model.