Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Records with 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 designed to keep players engaged. This includes:

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

The influx of new content clearly resonated with players, driving the massive surge in concurrent players. The season's narrative revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into perpetual darkness and unleashing vampiric forces. To counter this, the Fantastic Four join the heroes' ranks, adding another layer of excitement.

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

Mod Support Removed

The Season 1 update also brought a significant change: the removal of support for user-created modifications (mods). The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial content, including cheats, hacks, and unfortunately, custom skins and modifications. This decision has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. While some players mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others see it as a necessary step to maintain fair play and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.