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 designed to keep players engaged. This includes:
- New playable characters
- A brand-new map
- Game performance improvements and optimizations
- A revamped ranked tier system
- A fresh Battle Pass
The influx of fresh content fueled the massive surge in concurrent players over the weekend. The storyline revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into perpetual darkness and unleashing vampiric forces. To counter this threat, the heroes gain powerful new allies: the Fantastic Four.
For detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.
Mod Support Removed
While Season 1 brought exciting additions, it also removed support for community-created mods. The update implemented asset hash checking, a security measure that detects modifications to game files. This change prevents the use of unauthorized content, including cheats, hacks, and custom skins.
This decision has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. Some players mourn the loss of custom creations, such as Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin. Others view it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.
