Marvel Rivals Hits 20 Million Players; NetEase Gives “Thank You” Gift

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Summary

  • Marvel Rivals has reached 20 million players, showcasing impressive success.
  • Players receive a free spray as a thank you gift, along with a winter event.
  • Expect gameplay changes in the winter event, with new modes and skins.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must admit, Marvel Rivals has managed to impress even this old-timer. With its rapid growth from 10 million players in just 72 hours to an astonishing 20 million, it’s clear that NetEase has hit a home run with this one.

Unlike many games struggling with capturing gamer interest and maintaining player engagement, Marvel Rivals appears to be an exception. Just last week, we shared news about how NetEase’s free-to-play hero shooter garnered 10 million players within 72 hours – a feat not easily forgotten. However, the game surpassed even this remarkable achievement.

netEase recently shared the exciting news that Marvel Rivals has reached an incredible milestone of 20 million players worldwide! Although they didn’t provide specific figures for each platform, this accomplishment remains truly noteworthy.

NetEase Gifts Players With New Spray For Hitting Impressive Milestone

The display illustrates a spray that has been made accessible to all gamers, as a token of appreciation from NetEase for surpassing 20 million players engaging in combat. From December 20, 2024 to January 10, 2025, simply logging into the game will enable players to secure this free, in-game prize.

Logging in on December 20 offers more than just a complimentary spray; players will also be welcomed by the game’s winter event! Participants can engage in a fresh 4v4 game mode, win a new adorable cosmetic skin for Jeff the Land Shark, and enjoy additional rewards!

As an enthusiast, I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming event, and I believe gameplay modifications will be included. I’m optimistic about potential bug fixes and tweaks, but I can’t definitively say whether a balance change is on the horizon. However, what I can confirm is that, contrary to some speculations, the event won’t feature a role queue option, as NetEase has clarified it’s not currently in development.

Beyond just being a commercial success, Marvel Rivals has also earned praise from critics. Our assessment of it has been overwhelmingly positive, with the conclusion that “In its current form, Marvel Rivals is an incredible amount of fun, regardless of the role you assume. Indeed, it’s difficult to ignore the parallels to Overwatch.

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2024-12-18 10:38