Marvel Rivals has once again shattered its own concurrent player count record with the launch of Season 1 and its exciting new content. Dive in to discover what's fueling this surge in player engagement!
Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players
Marvel Rivals is soaring to new heights! This popular free-to-play team-based shooter has just broken its own concurrent player record with the kickoff of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.
Season 1, dubbed Eternal Night Falls, kicked off on January 10th, bringing a wave of fresh content including new characters, a new map, game enhancements, a new ranked tier, and a new Battle Pass. As the weekend approached, players worldwide flocked to the servers eager to explore the new additions, culminating in a staggering peak of 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th. This impressive figure surpasses the game's previous peak of 480,990 players during its launch week.
The theme of Eternal Night Falls revolves around the vampire lord Dracula and Doctor Doom, who have plunged the city into perpetual darkness and unleashed an army of vampiric creatures to establish Dracula’s Empire of Eternal Night. In response, the heroes are joined by new allies, the Fantastic Four, promising an exhilarating season ahead. It's no wonder fans were eager to jump right into the action.
For those interested in the nitty-gritty details of the update, including individual character skill adjustments, you can visit the official Marvel Rivals website or check out the Marvel Rivals Steam community logs for comprehensive patch notes.
New Update Removes Mods
While the update brought a wealth of new content, it also led to the removal of fan-made mods. The introduction of asset hash checking with the update means the game now scans for unauthorized modifications during play. This system flags anything not officially verified, including cheats, hacks, and mods, potentially resulting in warnings or bans for affected accounts. While this measure helps combat cheating, it also means players can no longer use custom skins like Luna Snow’s Hatsune Miku or Venom’s "hefty" stalk upgrade.
The community's response has been mixed. Some mourn the loss of beloved custom skins, while others see this as a positive move for a free-to-play game that relies on cosmetic sales and in-app purchases to maintain fairness and integrity in gameplay.
