Summary
Marvel Rivalshas officially exceeded a whopping 10 million player count across all platforms. Following its formal launch on December 6,Marvel Rivalsexploded in popularity on Steam, and it appears the hero shooter is quickly blazing through major player milestones on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S as well.
Developed and published by NetEase Games,Marvel Rivalsis the newest live-service hero shooter to hit the market. As the name suggests, one of the major draws ofMarvel Rivalsis its 33-strong roster of Marvel heroes and villains, such as Moon Knight, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, and many more. Recent leaks have also revealed thatMarvel Rivalswill expand this lineup with more beloved Marvel characters down the line.
While closed betas forMarvel Rivalshad commenced earlier this year, the game fully launched into Season 0 on December 6.Marvel Rivalsproved to be a massive hit on Steamon its first day of release with a peak of over 444,000 concurrent players, and now that three days have passed, the game continues to build its fanbase at an impressive pace. The official Twitter account forMarvel Rivalsconfirmed very recently that the hero shootersurpassed 10 million players worldwideacross PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S just 72 hours after launch.
Marvel Rivals Achieves Incredible Player Count in 72 Hours
The soaring popularity ofMarvel Rivalsis accompanied by strong approval from players, as the game has “Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam, a 4.68 (out of 5) rating on the PlayStation Store, and 4 (out of 5) stars on the Xbox Store at the time of writing. NetEase Games clearly has a huge hit on its hands withMarvel Rivals, with the hero shooter tyingApex Legends' record of 10 million players in three days and even surpassingFortnite’s initial pace of 10 million players in two weeks.Marvel Rivals' player trajectory seems incredibly strong, and it should be interesting to see how the game tracks in the coming weeks and months.
NetEase Games has also won the favor of the community with itsbattle pass and monetization system forMarvel Rivalsthat doesn’t impose any time limit for completion, allowing players to take on the challenges at any pace they’re comfortable with. Season 0 ofMarvel Rivalsis currently centered around popular Marvel villain Dr. Doom and NetEase Games has confirmed that Season 1 is slated to go live sometime in January 2025.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
