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

Marvel Rivals shattered its concurrent player record, reaching new heights following the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. This exciting update fueled a surge in player engagement, revealing the immense popularity of the game's latest content.

Marvel Rivals Hits 600k Peak Players

Season 1: Eternal Night Falls Delivers

Launched on January 10th, Season 1: Eternal Night Falls introduced a wave of fresh content that captivated players worldwide. The update included new characters, a thrilling new map, significant game improvements and optimizations, a revamped ranked tier, and a captivating new Battle Pass. This influx of exciting additions led to a record-breaking 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, surpassing the previous peak of 480,990 set during the game's launch week.

The season's narrative revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night and unleashing vampiric forces to build Dracula's empire. Facing this formidable threat, players are joined by new allies: the Fantastic Four! This compelling storyline and the wealth of new content undoubtedly contributed to the massive player surge.

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

Update Impacts Fan-Made Content

While Season 1 brought numerous additions, it also resulted in the removal of fan-made content, specifically mods. The update implemented asset hash checking, a security measure designed to detect inconsistencies in game files. This system flags unauthorized modifications, including cheats and hacks, potentially leading to warnings or bans. While beneficial for combating cheating, it unfortunately also disables custom skins and other player-created content.

Community reaction has been mixed. Some players mourn the loss of custom creations like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin or Venom's modified abilities, while others see this as a necessary step for maintaining fairness in a free-to-play game reliant on cosmetic sales and in-app purchases.