Marvel Rivals has achieved impressive player numbers after just a few days since its release on December 6, 2024. NetEase's 6v6 team shooter brings together well-known heroes and villains from the Marvel universe and has quickly become a popular title. Now the first big update is just around the corner, bringing new content just in time for winter.
A successful start for Marvel fans worldwide
Within eleven days of its release, the game has now surpassed 20 million players. The free-to-play title had over ten million players in the first three days. Marvel Rivals offers players the opportunity to play as iconic characters from the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and many more franchises. With exciting third-person combat in teams of six players, it delights both Marvel fans and shooter enthusiasts. The game is available for free on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, making it accessible to many players.
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Development team focuses on quality
Behind the success is a new internal team at NetEase, made up of developers who have previously worked on well-known franchises such as Call of Duty and Battlefield. Their experience shows in the quality and depth of play in Marvel Rivals. In order to continue to delight players, the Winter Celebration Update will be released on December 19, 2024. This not only brings new, festive costumes, but also a new game mode that is somewhat inspired by Splatoon, as well as a few other surprises. Additionally, players expect this content to expand the gaming experience with new tactical possibilities.
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With Marvel Rivals, NetEase has achieved considerable success in the shooter genre. Regular updates like the Winter Celebration show that the studio wants to focus on long-term success. Fans can be excited to see what new content will follow in the next few months. NetEase has already announced that further events are planned to bind the community to their game and to further increase player numbers.
