Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

Author : Joshua Mar 03,2025

Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch

Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has achieved a new peak concurrent player count following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The game saw a staggering 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th, significantly surpassing its previous record of 480,990 set during its launch week.

Season 1: A Night of New Content

Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, driving the surge in players. This includes:

  • New playable characters
  • A brand-new map
  • Game performance improvements and optimizations
  • A revamped ranked system
  • A fresh Battle Pass

The captivating storyline, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, and the addition of the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, clearly resonated with players.

Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

For detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community page.

Mod Support Removed

Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1

The update, while bringing exciting new content, also removed support for community-created mods. The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, including custom skins and potentially game-altering modifications. This decision has sparked mixed reactions within the community, with some expressing disappointment over the loss of custom content while others see it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and combat cheating in a free-to-play environment reliant on cosmetic sales.