Marvel Rivals’ Steam player count has skyrocketed to a historic peak of over 570,000 at the time of this writing as enthusiasts flock to the hero shooter for its Season 1 launch.
“Eternal night has descended upon Manhattan, impacting the entire Earth!” Marvel Rivals announced on Twitter. “The initial chapter of the Midnight Features Season Event has arrived! Join the heroes in the cloak of darkness to uncover the complete story, accomplish missions, and earn your rewards!”
“Need Reed more than air,” one fan responded, disregarding the noble rally and instead focusing on the depiction of the, shall I say, extremely flexible Reed Richards examining a sullen lumberjack who appears quite, quite displeased with you.
In any case, “be sure not to miss the excitement and complete all missions to obtain extra milestone rewards!” Marvel Rivals continues. The initial chapter of the Midnight Functions will only be available until February 7, which partly explains why Marvel Rivals seems to be setting a new player record every few moments.
However, it is also true that Marvel Rivals has consistently, remarkably maintained its appeal throughout the month since its release, typically hovering around 400,000 simultaneous players.
The first segment of its Season 1 raised the stakes by introducing Reed – Mister Fantastic – and Sue Storm, or Invisible Woman, who has her own segment of devoted fans, as all of the game’s heroes attempt to fend off Dracula. If the growing player base of Marvel Rivals is any indication, I can confidently say that there are plenty of individuals willing to take on the challenge.