Marvel Rivals Shatters Concurrent Player 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 players on January 11th following the release of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. This surpasses its previous peak of 480,990 players achieved 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, igniting player excitement and driving the record-breaking player influx. Key additions include:
- New playable characters
- A brand-new map
- Game performance improvements and optimizations
- A revamped ranked tier system
- A fresh Battle Pass
The influx of players eager to experience the new content overwhelmed the servers, resulting in the impressive concurrent player count. The season's narrative revolves around Dracula and Doctor Doom plunging the city into eternal night, while the Fantastic Four join the fight against this vampiric threat.
For detailed patch notes, including character skill adjustments, visit the official Marvel Rivals website or the Steam community hub.
Update Cracks Down on Mods
The Season 1 update, while bringing exciting new content, also implemented asset hash checking. This security measure detects inconsistencies in game files, leading to warnings or bans for players using unauthorized modifications, cheats, or hacks. This has unfortunately resulted in the removal of fan-made content, including custom skins and modifications.
Community reaction is mixed. While some mourn the loss of custom creations like Luna Snow's Hatsune Miku skin, others see this as a necessary step to maintain fairness and protect the game's economy, which relies on cosmetic purchases.
