Marvel Rivals Shatters Concurrent Player Record with Season 1 Launch
The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has achieved a new peak in concurrent players 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
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 influx of exciting new features clearly resonated with players, leading to the record-breaking player count. The season's narrative revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, with the Fantastic Four joining the fight against their vampiric forces.
For detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.
Update Impacts Fan-Made Mods
While the update brought numerous additions, it also resulted in the removal of community-created mods. The implementation of asset hash checking now flags any unauthorized modifications, including custom skins and other alterations, potentially leading to warnings or bans.
This change has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. Some players mourn the loss of custom content, such as unique skins, while others view it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and combat cheating in a free-to-play game reliant on cosmetic sales.
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