Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Launch Shatters Concurrent Player Records on Steam

Season 1: Eternal Night Falls of Marvel Rivals has achieved a record-breaking concurrent player count on Steam, exceeding 560,000 players. This surge is fueled by the introduction of Fantastic Four heroes, new maps like the Sanctum Sanctorum, and a thrilling new game mode, Doom Match.

The new season plunges players into a battle against Dracula, who has imprisoned Doctor Strange and seized control of New York City. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman lead the charge, with Human Torch and The Thing slated to join the roster in a substantial mid-season update.

Beyond the new characters, players can explore fresh environments: Midtown, featured in convoy missions, and the Sanctum Sanctorum, the backdrop for the intense Doom Match mode. This influx of content is clearly a strategic move by NetEase Games to attract and retain a large player base.

SteamDB data confirms this monumental success, showcasing Marvel Rivals' all-time peak concurrent player record on Steam. While overall player numbers across all platforms remain unconfirmed, the impressive Steam figures speak volumes about the season's successful launch. To further incentivize players, a Steam gift card contest is underway, rewarding players for sharing exciting gameplay moments on the game's Discord server.

Marvel Rivals' Continued Success

This achievement builds on the game's previous success, having already attracted 20 million players across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S since its December 6, 2024 launch. The expectation is that player numbers will continue to grow with the ongoing seasons.

NetEase Games is actively courting new players with generous free cosmetic rewards. The Midnight Features event offers a free Thor skin, Twitch Drops provide a free Hela skin, and the Darkhold battle pass includes free skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch, even without purchasing the premium version. This abundance of free content is a significant factor in the game's growing popularity.