Marvel Rivals' Season 1 Launch Shatters Concurrent Player Records on Steam
Marvel Rivals has achieved a phenomenal milestone with the launch of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, surpassing 560,000 concurrent players on Steam, a new all-time high. This surge in popularity is fueled by the introduction of exciting new content.
The new season introduces the Fantastic Four as playable heroes, pitting them against Dracula and his forces after he imprisons Doctor Strange and seizes control of New York City. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman are immediately available, with Human Torch and The Thing slated for a major mid-season update.
Adding to the excitement are new maps, including the Sanctum Sanctorum and Midtown. The Sanctum Sanctorum serves as the backdrop for the season's new Doom Match mode, while Midtown features in convoy missions.
NetEase Games is actively engaging players with generous freebies. A Midnight Features event rewards players with a free Thor skin, while Twitch Drops offer a free Hela skin for viewers. The Season 1 Darkhold battle pass also provides free skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch, even without purchasing the premium version. A Steam gift card contest further incentivizes player participation.
This success builds on Marvel Rivals' earlier achievement of 20 million players across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S since its December 6, 2024 launch. The game's continued growth suggests a bright future for this popular free-to-play hero shooter.
