A new shooter plays like Overwatch, but with Marvel heroes. After just a few hours, the game reached over 400,000 players on Steam.
Which game is being talked about? The superhero shooter is called Marvel Rivals and was developed by NetEase. The game was released on December 6 and has generated significant interest on Steam. You fight against other players in 6v6 matches and choose from over 30 characters.
Over 400,000 players in just a few hours
How many people are playing the new hero shooter? According to the online database steamdb.info, Marvel Rivals reached a peak of over 440,000 concurrent players just two hours after release. One reason for this, besides the well-known brand, may be the low entry barrier.
Marvel Rivals relies on a free-to-play model, meaning it is completely free to play. The shooter is financed through an in-game shop and the Battle Pass. In the shop, you can purchase new skins for your heroes, and the Battle Pass offers rewards as you progress through the game.
How are players reacting? At least on Steam, Marvel Rivals is currently receiving a positive reception. Player reviews are “mostly positive.” There is strong praise for the fair design of the grind and the monetization.
Steam user whiskey summarizes it as follows:
Making all 30+ characters available at launch, battle pass systems without FOMO (THE BP WILL NEVER EXPIRE), and the ability to exchange the in-game currencies 1:1 (premium and free) should be the new industry standard!
This is a game that respects your time and grind.
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The majority of negative reviews can often be attributed to severe performance issues. Other players are unable to get the shooter to run at all. Meanwhile, some praise the good performance on their PC. Therefore, it is not easy to draw a general conclusion about the technical state from the comments.
Have you already played Marvel Rivals? If so, feel free to share your first impression of the game in the comments. A few days before release, the game generated excitement with a new trailer. You can read more about it here: Free Marvel shooter for Steam and PS5 surprises with anime-style trailer – players say: “Whoever did that deserves a raise”
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