Marvel Rivals News
2025
January 14
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals has exciting news for fans with the successful launch of Season 1: the game will introduce a new hero every 6 weeks. Each season, lasting 2 months, will feature two new heroes, enriching the gameplay experience. Season 1 is particularly noteworthy, having already introduced Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman in the first half, followed by Human Torch and the Thing in the second half.
Read more: Marvels Rivals will add a new hero every 6 weeks
January 13
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals' developers have enforced a strict no-mod policy, disallowing custom skins in online matches to maintain fair play. Despite this, the modding community remains vibrant, finding creative workarounds to continue their modding endeavors, albeit with a bit more effort.
January 13
⚫︎ The launch of Season 1, featuring the Fantastic Four, has propelled Marvel Rivals to new heights, surpassing a staggering peak of 600,000 concurrent players. This milestone underscores the game's growing popularity and the excitement surrounding its latest updates.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1
January 6
⚫︎ In a bid to maintain a fair gaming environment, Marvel Rivals conducted a sweeping ban of cheaters. Unfortunately, some non-cheating players on non-Windows platforms, like Linux and Steam Deck, were mistakenly affected. The developers swiftly reversed these bans and issued heartfelt apologies to the impacted players.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Apologizes for Banning Non-Cheaters
January 6
⚫︎ As Season 0 concluded, Marvel Rivals unveiled an engaging trailer for Season 1, introducing the Fantastic Four's mission to combat Dr. Doom. This trailer not only showcased the new heroes but also set the stage for an epic battle against the iconic villain.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Season 1 details and first trailer released
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Embracing the holiday spirit, Marvel Rivals introduced festive winter-themed costumes and game modes. Iconic characters like Jeff, Venom, Groot, and Rocket dazzled players with their Christmas outfits, adding a touch of holiday cheer to the game.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Winter Celebration Skins
December 11
⚫︎ While Marvel Rivals soared to new heights with consistent player counts above 200,000, its competitor, Overwatch 2, faced a decline, reaching its lowest player count on Steam at under 17,000. This contrast highlights the shifting dynamics within the hero-shooter genre.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Soars as Overwatch 2 Steam Player Count Falls
December 9
⚫︎ The simultaneous launch of Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2 captivated the gaming community, setting record-breaking player counts. Marvel Rivals achieved an impressive peak of over 480,000 concurrent players, while Path of Exile 2 surpassed it with over 570,000, showcasing the diverse appeal of both titles.
Read more: PoE2 and Marvel Rivals Set Gaming World Ablaze with Successful Weekend Launch
December 6
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals announced an exciting collaboration with Fortnite, allowing players on the Epic Games Launcher to complete missions and earn the exclusive Rivaled Sailer Glider, bridging the gap between two popular gaming universes.
Read more: Marvel Rivals x Fortnite collaboration
July 25
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals' beta phase kicked off with a bang, significantly outpacing its competitor, Concord, in player engagement. While Concord struggled with a peak of just over 2,000 players during its beta, Marvel Rivals soared to over 50,000 players within two days, signaling strong interest and anticipation for its full release.
Read more: Marvel Rivals’ Beta Surpasses Concord’s Player Count in Just Two Days
