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The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting the release of Marvel Rivals, the new free-to-play competitive multiplayer title from NetEase. And finally, the game has arrived on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, with a very positive initial response from users.
According to Steam Databasethe game has reached a maximum of 444,286 concurrent players on Steam on its release day, which is an impressive number for a new game. Additionally, user reviews on Steam are mostly positive, with 76 percent of 6,187 reviews current giving him the boost.
Like everything at Marvel, Marvel Rivals is a success
The success of the game compared to other current hero shooter games that failed at launch This could be due to several factors. For example, having one of the most powerful licenses currently, like Marvel. And even to his economic model, free game, a path that Overwatch also took for its sequel.
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Marvel Rivals takes place in a universe where two Doctor Dooms are in interdimensional conflict, giving rise to a variety of playable characters from the Marvel Universe. In all, There are 33 characters available, including heroes like Captain AmericaWolverine, Winter Soldier, Iron Fist, Psylocke and Moon Knight, with villains like Magneto, Loki, Venom, Hela and more.
At present, Marvel Rivals is in Season 0: Dooms' Risewhich lasts for a month and offers a $5 Battle Pass with cosmetics. However, fans of the game can expect much more in the future, as season 1 is expected to debut in January 2025 and will last three months, with new content and heroes on the way.
