Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

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: Eternal Night Falls Delivers

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

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

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

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

Update Impacts Fan-Made Mods

The update, while bringing exciting new content, also introduced asset hash checking. This measure, designed to combat cheating and hacking, unfortunately also disables fan-made mods and custom content. This has resulted in mixed reactions within the community. While some players mourn the loss of custom skins and modifications, others see it as a necessary step to maintain fair play and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.