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 designed to captivate players. This includes new playable characters, a fresh game map, performance enhancements, a revamped ranked system, and a new Battle Pass. The influx of new content clearly fueled the surge in player numbers. The storyline revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal darkness and unleashing vampiric forces, while the heroes gain new allies in the Fantastic Four.
For detailed patch notes, including specific character adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.
Mod Support Removed
The update, while delivering exciting new content, also removed support for fan-made modifications (mods). The implementation of asset hash checking prevents the use of unofficial modifications, including cheats and hacks. This decision has sparked mixed reactions within the community. While some mourn the loss of custom skins and content, others see it as a necessary step to maintain fair play and protect the game's in-app purchase economy.
