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, driving the surge in players. This includes:
- New playable characters
- A brand-new map
- Game performance improvements and optimizations
- A revamped ranked system
- A fresh Battle Pass
The captivating storyline, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, coupled with the addition of the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, clearly resonated with players.
Detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, are available on the official Marvel Rivals website and the Steam community page.
Update Cracks Down on Mods
While the update brought exciting additions, it also eliminated fan-made content, including mods. The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, cheats, and hacks. This decision has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. While some mourn the loss of custom skins and modifications, others see it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.
