Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Launch Shatters Concurrent Player Records on Steam
Marvel Rivals has achieved a phenomenal milestone with the launch of its first season, "Eternal Night Falls," surpassing 560,000 concurrent players on Steam, a new all-time high. This surge in popularity is fueled by the introduction of exciting new content.
The new season introduces the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, plunging players into a battle against Dracula, who has ensnared Doctor Strange and seized control of New York City. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman are immediately available, with Human Torch and The Thing slated for a major mid-season update.
Accompanying the new heroes are fresh game environments, including the iconic Sanctum Sanctorum and the bustling Midtown. Midtown serves as the backdrop for convoy missions, while the Sanctum Sanctorum hosts the debut of the thrilling new Doom Match mode.
NetEase Games is actively engaging players with generous freebies. A Midnight Features event rewards players with a free Thor skin, while Twitch Drops offer a free Hela skin for viewers of participating streamers. The Season 1 Darkhold battle pass also provides free skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch, even without purchasing the premium version. This strategic approach to content delivery is clearly contributing to the game's remarkable success.
The impressive Steam player count, as tracked by SteamDB, underscores the resounding success of Season 1. While overall player numbers across all platforms remain unconfirmed, the Steam data strongly suggests a significant player base. Further boosting player engagement, Marvel Rivals is running a contest offering $10 Steam gift cards for players sharing exciting gameplay moments and screenshots on the game's Discord server.
This achievement builds on Marvel Rivals' previous success, having already amassed 20 million players across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S since its December 6, 2024 launch. With the momentum of Season 1, expectations are high for continued growth and expansion of the Marvel Rivals universe.
