Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has achieved a new peak concurrent player count following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game saw a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly surpassing its previous record of 480,990 set during its launch week.

Season 1: A Night of New Content

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 tier system
• A fresh Battle Pass

The captivating storyline, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, and the addition of the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, clearly resonated with players.

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

Mod Support Removed

The update, while bringing exciting 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 potentially game-altering hacks. This decision has sparked mixed reactions within the community. While some mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others see it as a necessary step to maintain fair play and protect the game's in-app purchase economy.