Marvel Rivals Reaches Over 20 Million Players Worldwide Since Launch, Players Can Grab A Free Gift Now As A Thank You

Published Dec 20, 2024

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NetEase has revealed that 20 million players have ed in on the free-to-play hero-shooter, Marvel Rivals. The title launched just two short weeks ago, and reaching a milestone such as this in such a short period of time is a testament to the popularity of both the Marvel franchise and team-based shooters.

On the official Marvel Rivals X , the devs shared the news of the massive player count, as well as the revelation that there will be a free reward to claim as a thank-you for the fans' .

Marvel Rivals Is Taking The World By Storm

The Hero Shooter Is Nothing Short Of A Good Time, According To Fans

While every title has its quirks, Marvel Rivals has reached milestones quicker than most may have expected. Having only launched on December 6 of this year, it didn't take long for fans to dive in, as the title hit 10 million players in just three days. Sporting an extensive roster of both heroes and villains from the Marvel franchise, 33 playable characters to be exact, the 6v6 shooter is nothing short of a good time, according to the fans.

Marvel Rivals Magneto in alternate skin MVP animation screen

Marvel Rivals Developers Aren't Considering Role Queue At This Point, Even After It Being Highly Requested

The NetEase team has shared there are no plans to bring role queue to Marvel Rivals, instead encouraging player freedoms to play dynamically

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Since launch, Reddit threads have run rampant with memes about specific characters like Jeff, hilarious instances of heroes being flung off the map, and even one video of Dr. Strange using a portal to keep enemies from being able to access the hallways to the capture point. While there are positive references to the title, there are also several negative threads that showcase DPS being a bit too overpowered or the lack of free items to earn in-game through progression.

Marvel Rivals Players Can Snag A Free Reward For A Limited Time

A Spray That Marks 20 Million Players

For a limited time, fans of Marvel Rivals can get their hands on a free spray that celebrates 20 million players. Simply logging in between December 20 and January 10 will grant fans the spray completely free of charge. The gift can be located inside the in-game mailbox, and clicking claim is all it takes to add it to the list of owned sprays.

It's no wonder so many players are diving into the team-based shooter, as not only is it loads of fun with friends or solo, but in-game rewards and events keep things fresh. In other Marvel Rivals news, the Winter Celebration event has just begun, bringing new rewards including a free Jeff The Land Shark costume, sprays, paid costumes, and a limited-time 4v4 game mode.

Source: X, Marvel Rivals