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NetEase’s latest multiplayer shooter, Marvel Rivals, has rapidly gained popularity, reaching 20 million players just days after its December 6 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Alongside the player milestone Marvel Rivals has announced a holiday update which drops mid-December.
The milestone was announced on X (formerly Twitter), following the game’s previous claim of hitting 10 million players within its first three days of availability.
💖 We are thrilled to announce that 20 million players have joined Marvel Rivals! Our gratitude for each of you is immense!
🥰The spray is ready now, and we also included this number in the spray! Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone.
⏲️Log in from December 20th,… pic.twitter.com/tr0k6NYZ95
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) December 17, 2024
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play 6v6 team-based shooter that allows players to battle as various Marvel heroes and villains from iconic teams like the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and X-Men. The game is developed by a new NetEase internal team composed of global talent with previous experience on renowned franchises such as Call of Duty and Battlefield.
Exciting news for players comes in the form of a Winter Celebration update, set to launch on December 19 at 11pm PST. The Marvel Rivals holiday event promises new costumes, a unique game mode inspired by Splatoon, and additional surprises that have yet to be revealed. A trailer showcasing the update is currently available for fans to preview.
Moreover, the rapid player growth and upcoming festive content suggest Marvel Rivals is quickly establishing itself in the competitive multiplayer gaming market, offering Marvel fans a fresh way to engage with their favorite characters in an action-packed shooter environment.
