NetEase named Marvel Rivals' most victorious hero

Marvel Rivals: Character Popularity and Mod Controversy

Analysis of Marvel Rivals' official website data reveals interesting character popularity trends. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outperforming Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis take the lead.

A surprising twist emerges: Mantis, despite leading the popularity charts in competitive mode, also holds the unfortunate title of most defeated hero. Her dominance extends across both PC and console platforms, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Consoles, in particular, showcased a balanced competitive scene, with 14 additional characters boasting win rates exceeding 50%.

Conversely, the least popular characters vary across game modes. Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine lag behind in "quick play," while Nemore occupies the bottom rung in competitive matches.

The game's recent surge in popularity, marked by over 500 mod submissions in a single month, has unfortunately sparked controversy. Nexus Mods' removal of modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden ignited a heated debate among users.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining the simultaneous removal of both mods to avoid accusations of political bias. This action, aimed at maintaining neutrality, has curiously been met with silence from YouTube gaming commentators.