Marvel Rivals Hits Player Milestone in Season 1

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 surge in popularity is fueled by the introduction of exciting new content.

The new season introduces the Fantastic Four – Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman are immediately playable, with Human Torch and The Thing slated for a major mid-season update. New maps, including the Sanctum Sanctorum and Midtown, offer diverse gameplay experiences. Midtown features in convoy missions, while the Sanctum Sanctorum is the stage for the thrilling new Doom Match mode.

NetEase Games' strategic approach to player acquisition is evident. The developer is actively engaging players with free in-game rewards, including free skins for Thor (through the Midnight Features event) and Hela (via Twitch Drops). The Season 1 Darkhold battle pass also offers free skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch, even without purchasing the premium version. This generous approach to free content is undoubtedly contributing to the game's explosive growth.

The impressive Steam player count, as tracked by SteamDB, strongly suggests a highly successful Season 1 launch. While overall player numbers across all platforms remain unconfirmed, the Steam figures alone paint a picture of remarkable success. Further incentivizing participation, Marvel Rivals is running a contest awarding $10 Steam gift cards for exciting gameplay moments or screenshots shared on the game's Discord server.

This achievement builds on Marvel Rivals' prior success, having already attracted 20 million players across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S since its December 6, 2024 launch. With Season 1's strong performance, the game's player base is poised for continued expansion.