Marvel Rivals Soars in Popularity, Becoming One of Steam’s Most-Played Games

The wait is finally over - Marvel Rivals is here and free-to-play for anyone looking to jump in. And judging by the numbers, many people are doing just that. The game’s stats are nothing short of impressive, making it one of the most-played games on Steam at the time of writing. Let’s dive into what makes this game such a hit!

Marvel Rivals Is One of Steam’s Most-Played Games

Marvel Rivals has a massive 207,973 active players and an all-time peak of 444,286 players, putting it ahead of heavyweights like Rust and GTA V. It’s even creeping up on Call of Duty’s record numbers. These stats are straight from SteamDB and only cover PC, so the player count on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S isn’t even factored in.

Having such a big community is awesome for players who want to team up with friends across platforms using crossplay. With a stacked roster of heroes and a gameplay loop that feels genuinely rewarding, it’s super easy to get your friends to hop in and squad up with you.

Of course, like any live-service game, the player count is going to rise and fall as people come and go. But with regular updates, new events, and heroes on the way, Marvel Rivals could easily smash its record again.

Whether it’ll crack the top three most-played games on Steam is still up in the air, but one thing’s clear - this game is killing it. And since it’s free-to-play right now, there’s no reason not to jump in as Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be one of 2024’s standout hits.