Marvel Rivals is setting new benchmarks, breaking its own concurrent player count record with the launch of Season 1 and its exciting new content. Dive in to discover what's fueling the excitement around the latest update!

Marvel Rivals Reaches 600k Peak Players

Marvel Rivals is on fire! This free-to-play team-based shooter has shattered its previous concurrent player record with the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls.

Season 1, dubbed Eternal Night Falls, kicked off on January 10th, bringing a wave of fresh content including new characters, a new map, gameplay enhancements, a new ranked tier, and an enticing Battle Pass. As the weekend approached, players worldwide rushed to the servers to experience the new features, culminating in a staggering peak of 644,269 concurrent players on January 11th. This new record surpasses the game's initial launch week peak of 480,990 players.

Eternal Night Falls revolves around the vampire lord Dracula and Doctor Doom, who have cast the city into perpetual darkness and unleashed an army of vampiric beings to forge Dracula’s Empire of Eternal Night. Against this backdrop, heroes are bolstered by the arrival of the Fantastic Four, promising an action-packed season. It's no wonder fans were eager to jump right in.

For those looking for a deep dive into the patch notes, including character skill tweaks, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Marvel Rivals Steam community logs.

New Update Removes Mods

Alongside the new content, the update has also brought about the removal of fan-made mods. The introduction of asset hash checking means the game now scans for unauthorized modifications, including cheats, hacks, and mods. This measure, while effective in curbing cheating, also means players can no longer use custom skins and other fan-created content, potentially leading to warnings or bans.

The community's response has been mixed. Some mourn the loss of beloved mods like Luna Snow’s Hatsune Miku skin and Venom’s "hefty" stalk upgrade, while others see this as a necessary step to maintain fairness in a game that relies on cosmetics and in-app purchases for revenue and to keep cheaters at bay.