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, setting a new all-time high. This impressive surge is fueled by the introduction of exciting new content.
The new season plunges players into a thrilling conflict as Dracula, having imprisoned Doctor Strange, seizes control of New York City. The Fantastic Four take center stage, leading the charge against the formidable vampire and his forces. Players can now embody Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, with Human Torch and The Thing slated to join the roster in a substantial mid-season update.
Beyond the new heroes, Season 1 introduces captivating new maps. Midtown becomes a playable location during convoy missions, while the iconic Sanctum Sanctorum serves as the backdrop for the thrilling new Doom Match mode. This influx of fresh content is clearly a strategic move by NetEase Games to attract both new and returning players.
SteamDB data confirms this resounding success, highlighting the game's remarkable achievement of over 560,000 concurrent players during the Season 1 launch. While overall player numbers across all platforms remain unconfirmed, the Steam figures strongly indicate a triumphant launch for the new season. To further incentivize players, Marvel Rivals is hosting a contest on its Discord server, offering a $10 Steam gift card for players who share exciting gameplay moments or screenshots.
Marvel Rivals' Continued Success
This isn't Marvel Rivals' first major achievement. Since its December 6, 2024 launch, the free-to-play title has already amassed a substantial player base across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, exceeding 20 million players. The Season 1 launch is expected to further boost these numbers.
NetEase Games is actively engaging players with generous offers of free cosmetic items. The Midnight Features event rewards players with a free Thor skin for completing quests, while Twitch Drops provide a free Hela skin for viewers of participating streamers. The Season 1 Darkhold battle pass also offers free skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch, even without purchasing the premium version. This commitment to providing free, enticing content positions Marvel Rivals for continued growth and success.
