Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has achieved a new peak in concurrent players 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: Eternal Night Falls Delivers

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the impressive player surge. 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 introduction of the Fantastic Four as allies, clearly resonated with players.

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

Update Impacts Fan-Made Mods

The update, while bringing exciting new content, also introduced asset hash checking. This security measure detects inconsistencies in game files, effectively preventing the use of unauthorized modifications, including cheats, hacks, and custom skins (mods). This has led to a mixed reaction 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 fairness and combat cheating in a free-to-play environment reliant on cosmetic purchases.