Marvel Rivals is setting new records with its latest update! Dive into the exciting details of Season 1 and the surge in player engagement.
Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players
Season 1 Brings New Content
Marvel Rivals is making waves in the gaming world! The popular free-to-play team-based shooter has just shattered its own concurrent player record with the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.
Kicking off on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a plethora of fresh content including new characters, a new map, gameplay enhancements, and a new ranked tier along with an exciting new Battle Pass. As the weekend approached, players worldwide rushed to the servers to experience the latest additions, peaking at a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th. This impressive number surpassed the game's previous record of 480,990 players set during its launch week.
The theme of Season 1, Eternal Night Falls, revolves around the vampire lord Dracula and Doctor Doom, who cast the city into perpetual darkness and unleash a horde of vampiric creatures to establish Dracula's Empire of Eternal Night. To counter this threat, the heroes welcome the Fantastic Four as new allies. With such an engaging storyline and new gameplay elements, it's no wonder fans were eager to jump right in.
For those looking for detailed updates on character skill adjustments, head over to the official Marvel Rivals website or check out the Marvel Rivals Steam community logs for the complete patch notes.
New Update Removes Mods
While the update enriched the game with new content, it also led to the removal of fan-made mods. The introduction of asset hash checking means the game now verifies the integrity of files running on your PC. This system flags any unauthorized modifications, such as cheats, hacks, and mods, potentially leading to warnings or bans for affected accounts. Although this measure helps to curb cheating, it has also disappointed players who enjoyed custom skins and other modifications.
The community's response has been mixed. Some players mourn the loss of beloved custom skins like Luna Snow’s Hatsune Miku and Venom's "hefty" stalk upgrade, while others support the move as a necessary step for a free-to-play game that relies on cosmetic sales and in-app purchases to maintain fairness and integrity in gameplay.
