Fresh off its global release,Marvel Rivalsis already seeing success on Steam. At the time of writing, the game had a 24-hour peak of 444,000 players and currently has over 300,000 players.
Given that it’s currently noon in the Eastern United States on a weekday, that’s a pretty strong number.Marvel Rivalssits in the top 5 most played games on Steam at the time of writing, placing 4th behindCounter-Strike 2,Dota 2, andPUBG: Battlegrounds. It’s far and away the most trending game this week, according toSteamDB.
Marvel Rivals Hero Tier List: All Characters Ranked
A breakdown of every hero currently in Marvel Rivals
Many have dismissed the hero shooter as anOverwatchclone, but the two games have some key differences beyond just how they look.Marvel Rivalsfeaturesdestructible environments and encourages in-game hero collaborations through Team-Up abilities. While its core gameplay is reminiscent of the popularBlizzardhero shooter, there’s enough going on that helps it stand out.
Early Steam Reviews for Marvel Rivals Are Encouraging
Players have been impressed with their experience so far. With nearly 9,000 Steam reviews,Marvel Rivalshas a “Mostly Positive” rating.
Many are happy that every hero is available at launch and the Battle Pass is user-friendly.Marvel Rivelsrecently announced theirplans for monetization, promising to never change for playable content.
Marvel Rivals: All Maps Ranked Worst to Best
From Wakanda to Yggsard and everywhere in between.
Other fans point out the impressive balance the game features between heroes. Nearly everyone agrees thatMarvel Rivalsis a breath of fresh air for the competitive multiplayer genre.
The one noticeable critique, however, is the game’s performance. While we did not experience any issues playing the game’s review build on PC, some people have noticed a choppy frame rate.
Personally, I run an NVIDIA 3080 video card and haven’t overhauled my computer since 2020, so I’m not exactly cutting edge. Still, I have yet to experience any performance issues. As always, ensure your drivers are up to date, and you’re running the recommended in-game settings.
