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 – A Night of New Content

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the massive player influx. 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 allies, clearly resonated with players.

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

The Double-Edged Sword: Farewell to Mods

While Season 1 brought excitement, it also resulted in the removal of player-created mods. The update implemented asset hash checking, a security measure designed to detect and prevent cheating and hacking. Unfortunately, this also impacted custom skins and modifications, leading to a mixed community reaction.

Some players mourn the loss of fan-made content, such as custom skins, while others see this as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases. The debate continues within the community.