"Marvel Rivals Hits New Player Milestone with Season 1 Launch"

Marvel Rivals has once again shattered its own concurrent player count record with the launch of Season 1 and its exciting new content. Dive in to discover what's fueling this surge in player engagement!

Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players

Season 1 Brings New Content

Marvel Rivals is soaring to new heights! The popular free-to-play team-based shooter has broken its own concurrent player record with the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.

Season 1, dubbed Eternal Night Falls, kicked off on January 10th, bringing a wave of fresh content including new characters, a new map, game enhancements, a new ranked tier, and an enticing Battle Pass. As the weekend approached, players worldwide eagerly logged in to explore the new additions, culminating in a staggering peak of 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th. This impressive figure surpasses the game's previous record of 480,990 players set during its launch week.

The theme of Eternal Night Falls revolves around the vampire lord Dracula and Doctor Doom, who cast the city into perpetual darkness and unleash an army of vampiric creatures to forge Dracula’s Empire of Eternal Night. In response, the heroes gain new allies in the form of the Fantastic Four, setting the stage for an exhilarating season. It's no wonder fans were eager to jump right into the action.

For those interested in the nitty-gritty details of the update, including individual character skill adjustments, you can visit the official Marvel Rivals website or check out the Marvel Rivals Steam community logs for comprehensive patch notes.

New Update Removes Mods

While the update brought a wealth of new content, it also led to the removal of fan-made mods. The introduction of asset hash checking now scans for unauthorized modifications during gameplay. This system flags anything not officially verified, including cheats, hacks, and mods, potentially resulting in warnings or bans for affected accounts. While this measure helps combat cheating, it also means players can no longer use custom skins like Luna Snow’s Hatsune Miku or Venom’s "hefty" stalk upgrade.

The community's response has been mixed. Some mourn the loss of beloved custom skins, while others see this as a necessary step to maintain fairness in a free-to-play game that relies on cosmetics and in-app purchases for revenue, and to keep cheaters at bay.