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Marvel Rivals Hits 40M Players Despite Controversy

by Finn Apr 12,2025

Despite recent speculation about its potential decline, Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter, continues to flourish. NetEase has announced that the game has now exceeded 40 million players, a milestone revealed in their latest financial report, as shared by market analyst Daniel Ahmad. However, the developers have not yet made a public statement regarding this significant achievement.

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The announcement has elicited a range of reactions from the fanbase. Many are thrilled with the game's ongoing success, while others have expressed concerns over recent layoffs affecting the U.S.-based support team for Marvel Rivals. Some fans have called for the rehiring of the original creators who played a crucial role in the game's rise to popularity. Others have made light-hearted comments about the possibility of further layoffs amidst the game's growing success.

The layoffs were reportedly a move towards "development efficiency optimization," leading to speculation that NetEase may be shifting focus to their Chinese teams. Despite these challenges, the outlook for Marvel Rivals remains promising. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of new content, including the introduction of beloved characters like Human Torch, Thing, and Blade. The first two characters are slated to join the game this Friday, February 21st.

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