Marvel Rivals Launches Strong with 444K Concurrent Players on Steam

Marvel Rivals Launches with Stellar Reception

NetEase Games has made a significant entry into the world of competitive gaming with the release of Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play superhero team-based PvP shooter. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X, the game is already garnering impressive player engagement. Just hours post-launch, the title peaked at 444,000 concurrent players on Steam, placing it at the 25th position on the platform’s all-time peak charts.

Season 0: Doom’s Rise

Marvel Rivals has debuted with its inaugural season, aptly titled Season 0 – Doom’s Rise. This season takes players through the thrilling narrative of Doctor Doom, whose time experiments result in the chaotic Timestream Entanglement. Running for a whole month, this initial season sets the tone for excitement and further content in the future.

Technical Features and Graphics

Developed using Unreal Engine 5, Marvel Rivals showcases remarkable visual fidelity with Lumen-based Global Illumination and a robust environmental destruction system powered by Chaos technology. Gamers on PC can take advantage of advanced graphics features, including:

NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
Intel XeSS

For those playing on consoles, the game’s specifications differ slightly, as highlighted in the following table:

Graphics Mode	Target Frame Rate	Resolutions	Graphics Features
Standard Mode (PS5)	60 FPS	1440p	Lumen Global Illuminations
HFR Mode (PS5)	120 FPS	1080p
Pro Mode (PS5 Pro)	60 FPS	1800p	Lumen Global Illuminations, Lumen Reflections
Standard Mode (Xbox Series X)	60 FPS	1440p	Lumen Global Illuminations
HFR Mode (Xbox Series X)	120 FPS	1080p
Standard Mode (Xbox Series S)	60 FPS	1080p

Hero Roster and Gameplay Modes

At launch, players can choose from an impressive roster of 33 iconic heroes, which includes:

Adam Warlock
Black Panther
Doctor Strange
Iron Man
Scarlet Witch
Spider-Man
Wolverine
And many more!

Marvel Rivals currently offers a diverse range of gameplay modes. Players can engage in:

Eight unique maps for Quick Match and Competitive modes
A dedicated Conquest map
A Practice Range to hone skills

With the combination of engaging gameplay, a vast roster of heroes, and stunning graphics, Marvel Rivals is poised to become a hit among gamers. As the player base continues to grow, this title will likely evolve and introduce even more content, keeping enthusiasts excited for what is to come.

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