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Marvel Rivals Surges Past Player Count Milestone With S1 Launch

by Allison Feb 18,2025

Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

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

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 – A Night of New Content

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

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the massive player surge. Key additions include:

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

The captivating storyline, featuring Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, coupled with the introduction of the Fantastic Four as allies, captivated players worldwide.

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

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

Goodbye Mods, Hello Anti-Cheat

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

The update, while delivering exciting new content, also implemented asset hash checking. This security measure detects inconsistencies, effectively combating cheats and hacks. Unfortunately, this also prevents the use of fan-made mods and custom skins.

This change has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. While some mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others view it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.

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