Marvel Rivals is setting new benchmarks with its latest update! Following the launch of Season 1, the game has not only captivated its audience but also shattered its own concurrent player count record. Dive in to discover what's fueling this surge in player engagement!

Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players

Marvel Rivals is truly on a winning streak! This thrilling free-to-play team-based shooter has just broken its own record for concurrent players, thanks to the exciting start of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.

Kicking off on January 10th, Season 1 has injected a fresh wave of content into the game. Players are now enjoying new characters, a captivating new map, enhanced game mechanics, a new ranked tier, and a compelling new Battle Pass. The excitement was palpable over the weekend, as players from around the world flocked to the servers to experience the new additions firsthand. On January 11th, the game hit a staggering peak of 644,269 concurrent players, eclipsing its previous launch week record of 480,990.

The theme of Season 1, Eternal Night Falls, revolves around the ominous duo of Dracula and Doctor Doom, who have plunged the city into perpetual darkness and unleashed an army of vampiric beings to forge Dracula’s Empire of Eternal Night. In response, the heroes have enlisted the help of the Fantastic Four, adding an exciting new layer to the ongoing battle. With such an engaging storyline and fresh gameplay elements, it's no wonder fans were eager to dive in right away.

For those looking for a deeper dive into the specifics of the update, including character skill adjustments, head over to the official Marvel Rivals website or check out the detailed patch notes on the Marvel Rivals Steam community page.

New Update Removes Mods

While the new update brought a wealth of content, it also made some significant changes by removing fan-created mods. The introduction of asset hash checking means the game now scans for any unauthorized content, including cheats, hacks, and mods. This system ensures that only officially verified assets are used, which, while effective in curbing cheating, also means that players can no longer use custom skins or other fan-made modifications.

The community's reaction has been mixed. Some mourn the loss of beloved mods like Luna Snow’s Hatsune Miku skin and Venom’s unique stalk upgrade, seeing them as lost treasures. Others, however, view this as a positive move for a free-to-play game that relies on cosmetics and in-app purchases for revenue, and as a necessary step to maintain a fair playing field by eliminating cheaters.

With these updates, Marvel Rivals continues to evolve, striving to balance new content with fair play, keeping the community engaged and the gameplay fresh.