Marvel Rivals Shatters Player Count Record with Season 1 Launch
The free-to-play team-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, has once again broken its own concurrent player record, reaching a staggering 644,269 peak players on January 11th following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. This surpasses its previous high of 480,990 set during its launch week.
Season 1: Eternal Night Falls – A Night of New Content
Launched on January 10th, Season 1 introduced a wealth of new content, fueling the surge in players. This includes:
- New playable characters
- A brand-new map
- Game performance improvements and optimizations
- A revamped ranked tier system
- A fresh Battle Pass
The influx of new content, centered around Dracula and Doctor Doom's reign of eternal night and the arrival of the Fantastic Four, clearly captivated players worldwide.
For detailed patch notes, including specific character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community page.
Mod Support Removed in the Update
The update, while bringing exciting new content, also removed support for fan-made modifications (mods). The implementation of asset hash checking now detects and flags unauthorized modifications, cheats, and hacks, potentially leading to warnings or bans.
This change has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. While some mourn the loss of custom content like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others view it as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.
