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

Marvel Rivals Shatters Concurrent Player Record with Season 1 Launch

Marvel Rivals has achieved a new peak in concurrent players, surpassing its previous record following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game saw a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly exceeding its previous high of 480,990 set during its launch week.

Season 1: Eternal Night Falls Delivers

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 influx of exciting new content clearly resonated with players, leading to the record-breaking concurrent player count. The season's narrative centers around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into darkness, while the Fantastic Four join the fight against this vampiric threat.

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

Mod Support Removed

The update, while bringing substantial new content, also removed support for community-created mods. The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, including custom skins and other alterations. This measure aims to combat cheating and maintain fair gameplay.

Community reaction has been mixed. While some mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others view the change as necessary for the long-term health of the free-to-play game, protecting its monetization model and ensuring a level playing field.