Marvel Rivals has once again shattered its own concurrent player count record, thanks to the exciting rollout of Season 1 and its fresh content. Dive in to discover what's fueling the renewed enthusiasm among players!
Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players
Season 1 Brings New Content
Marvel Rivals is on fire! The wildly 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 new content including new characters, a thrilling new map, game enhancements, and optimizations. It also introduced a new ranked tier and an engaging Battle Pass. As the weekend approached, players worldwide rushed to the servers, eager to explore the new additions, culminating in a staggering peak of 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th. This impressive number surpasses the game's previous peak of 480,990 players during its launch week.
Eternal Night Falls revolves around the vampire lord Dracula and Doctor Doom, who plunge the city into a perpetual night and unleash an army of vampiric creatures to establish Dracula’s Empire of Eternal Night. In response, the heroes welcome new allies from the Fantastic Four to their ranks. With such an exciting narrative, it's no wonder fans were eager to jump right in.
For a deeper dive into the update's specifics, including individual character skill adjustments, players can visit the official Marvel Rivals website or check the Marvel Rivals Steam community logs for comprehensive patch notes.
New Update Removes Mods
While the update enriched the game with a plethora of new content, it also led to the removal of fan-created mods. The update introduced asset hash checking, a system that verifies the integrity of game files during play. This means any unauthorized content, including cheats, hacks, and mods, can trigger warnings or even account bans. Although this measure is effective in curbing unfair gameplay, it also prevents players from using custom skins, like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin and Venom's "hefty" stalk upgrade.
The community's response has been mixed. Some mourn the loss of beloved custom content, while others see this as a positive move for a free-to-play game that relies on cosmetics and in-app purchases for revenue, helping to maintain a level playing field free from cheating.
