Marvel Rivals Hits 40 Million Players… Right After A Round Of Layoffs

Ah, the modern gaming industry—where success and layoffs go hand in hand. Just days after axing an entire US-based development team, NetEase Games proudly announced that Marvel Rivals has amassed over 40 million players since launching on 6 December 2024. The hero shooter’s first season, Eternal Night Falls, has been a smashing success, setting...

Marvel Rivals Reaches 20 Million Players Ahead Of Holiday Bash

In just 11 days since its launch on 6 December, Marvel Rivals has amassed an impressive 20 million players across PS5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC. That’s double the 10 million players it attracted during its first three days, as revealed by NetEase on X. Is it a surprise? Not really given its reception but clearly, this 6v6 team-based shooter is o...

Overwatch 2’s Last Ditch Effort Powerless Against Marvel Rivals

In the world of hero shooters, Overwatch 2 is facing its toughest challenge yet. NetEase’s Marvel Rivals, the so-called “Overwatch killer,” is living up to its ominous nickname, drawing players in droves while Blizzard’s beleaguered sequel struggles to keep its footing. Nine months after its initial reveal, Marvel Rivals burst onto the s...