Marvel Rivals News
2025
January 14
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals has exciting news for fans following the successful launch of Season 1. The game will now introduce a new hero every 6 weeks, with each season lasting 2 months. This means players can look forward to two new heroes per season. Season 1 is unique, having released two heroes in each half: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman first, followed by Human Torch and the Thing.
Read more: Marvels Rivals will add a new hero every 6 weeks
January 13
⚫︎ The developers of Marvel Rivals have officially banned the use of mods in the game, aiming to prevent players from using custom skins in online matches. Despite this, the modding community has found ways to bypass these restrictions, with the process requiring "extra steps to pull off."
January 13
⚫︎ With the launch of Season 1 and the introduction of the Fantastic Four, Marvel Rivals shattered its previous player count record, reaching an impressive peak of over 600,000 players.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Reaches Player Count Milestone Again Following Rollout of Season 1
January 6
⚫︎ In an effort to maintain fair play, Marvel Rivals' developers initiated a massive ban wave targeting cheaters. Unfortunately, some innocent players using non-Windows operating systems like Linux or the Steam Deck were mistakenly banned. The developers swiftly reversed these bans and issued apologies to the affected players.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Apologizes for Banning Non-Cheaters
January 6
⚫︎ Following the conclusion of Season 0, Marvel Rivals released an exciting trailer for Season 1, showcasing the arrival of the Fantastic Four. These heroes are set to confront both versions of the game's main antagonist, Dr. Doom.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Season 1 details and first trailer released
2024
December 17
⚫︎ As the holiday season approached, Marvel Rivals delighted players with special winter-themed costumes and game modes. Heroes such as Jeff, Venom, Groot, and Rocket donned festive outfits, adding a cheerful touch to the game.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Winter Celebration Skins
December 11
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals continued its triumphant run, consistently attracting over 200,000 players, while its competitor, Overwatch 2, experienced a significant drop to less than 17,000 players on Steam.
Read more: Marvel Rivals Soars as Overwatch 2 Steam Player Count Falls
December 9
⚫︎ The simultaneous release of Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2 sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with both games achieving record-breaking player counts. Marvel Rivals reached over 480,000 peak concurrent players, while Path of Exile 2 soared past 570,000.
Read more: PoE2 and Marvel Rivals Set Gaming World Ablaze with Successful Weekend Launch
December 6
⚫︎ Marvel Rivals announced a thrilling collaboration with Fortnite, allowing players on the Epic Games Launcher to complete missions and unlock the exclusive Rivaled Sailer Glider in-game.
Read more: Marvel Rivals x Fortnite collaboration
July 25
⚫︎ During its beta phase, Marvel Rivals quickly outshone its rival, Concord, in terms of player numbers. While Concord managed a peak of just over 2,000 players during its beta, Marvel Rivals surged to over 50,000 players within just two days.
Read more: Marvel Rivals’ Beta Surpasses Concord’s Player Count in Just Two Days
