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Marvel Rivals' Character Popularity and Mod Controversy: A Data Dive

Official website data reveals interesting trends in Marvel Rivals character popularity. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outpacing Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while console players favor Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis.

A surprising twist emerges: Mantis, despite leading the popularity charts in competitive mode, also boasts the highest defeat rate. She consistently outperforms Hela, Loki, and Magic on both PC and consoles. Console play further showcases the balanced nature of the game, with 14 additional characters exhibiting win rates exceeding 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters also stand out. Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine lag in "quick play," while Nemore occupies this position in competitive matches.

The game's popularity is further underscored by its recent modding surge. Marvel Rivals received over 500 mods in a single month, sparking controversy. Nexus Mods' removal of modifications replacing Captain America's head with Donald Trump and Joe Biden sparked significant user backlash.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, stating that both Trump and Biden-themed mods were removed simultaneously to avoid accusations of bias. This action, however, has curiously escaped the attention of YouTube gaming commentators.