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 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 players to the servers in droves. This includes:

• New playable characters.
• A brand-new map.
• Game performance improvements and optimizations.
• A revamped ranked system.
• A fresh Battle Pass.

The influx of fresh content, centered around the vampire lord Dracula, Doctor Doom, and the newly added Fantastic Four, proved irresistible to fans.

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

Update Cracks Down on Mods

While Season 1 brought excitement, it also resulted in the removal of community-created mods. The update implemented asset hash checking, a security measure designed to detect unauthorized modifications, including cheats and hacks. This unfortunately impacts custom skins and other fan-made content, leading to a mixed reaction from the player base.

Some players express disappointment over the loss of custom creations, such as Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin. Others support the change, viewing it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.