To enhance the gameplay experience and increase the popularity of characters like Storm and Black Widow, who were previously underutilized, NetEase Games implemented significant balance adjustments to the heroes of Marvel Rivals in January, as Season 1 kicked off.
Following these updates, Storm has seen substantial improvements, leading to a surge in her popularity and effectiveness. According to Rivals Meta, Storm now tops the win rate charts, a remarkable leap from her earlier standings on the hero selection list.
In competitive mode, Storm's win percentage now stands at an impressive 56%, with her pick rate soaring to 16%. Not long ago, her pick rate was barely above 1%, yet she now outperforms heroes like Adam Warlock, Jeff, Spider-Man, Hela, Hulk, Magic, Iron Man, and many more.
Despite Storm's rise, the most popular character pairing of the first season remains Cloak and Dagger, though their win percentage has dipped below 49%. On the other end of the spectrum, Black Widow continues to be the least sought-after and least successful character in the game.
With hundreds of thousands of players engaging with Marvel Rivals, including its competitive mode, the game is currently witnessing significant growth. Only 0.1% of all players have achieved the coveted Grandmaster title, making it an elite achievement, even with the existence of the Celestial rank.
Reaching such heights is challenging, but one player has achieved something extraordinary. In the first season, this player reached Grandmaster without taking any damage across 108 games! Playing as Rocket Raccoon, this player focused solely on healing teammates.
They managed to restore over 2.9 million health points in those 108 matches and recorded nearly 3,500 assists while avoiding knockouts altogether.
