Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch
Marvel Rivals has achieved a new peak concurrent player count following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game surged to an impressive 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly surpassing its previous record of 480,990 set during its launch week.
Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Night of New Content
The launch of Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the massive player influx. Key additions include:
- New playable characters
- A brand-new map
- Game performance improvements and optimizations
- A revamped ranked tier system
- A fresh Battle Pass
The captivating storyline, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, and the introduction of the Fantastic Four as allies, clearly resonated with players.
For comprehensive patch notes detailing individual character adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.
Mod Support Removed
The update also brought a significant change: the removal of support for community-created mods. The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, including custom skins and cheats. While this measure aims to curb cheating and maintain fair gameplay, it has sparked a mixed reaction from the community. Some players mourn the loss of custom content, while others see it as a necessary step for a free-to-play game reliant on cosmetic sales.
