Marvel Rivals Surpasses Overwatch on Steam Again with Seventh Season Launch and White Fox
Black Cat is also slated to join the roster at a later date.
Following a significant update for Overwatch, the game briefly managed to surpass Marvel Rivals in terms of player count on Steam. However, Marvel Rivals has recently reasserted its dominance.
Marvel Rivals has rolled out a major update, marking the commencement of its seventh season. This update introduces fresh content and a new battle pass for players:
This past weekend, Overwatch recorded a peak online player count of 82,000, whereas Marvel Rivals soared past 140,000 concurrent players.
Currently, the developers of Marvel Rivals are inviting players to try out a brand-new character, White Fox, who has now been added to the game. The seventh season will also feature the introduction of Black Cat, with her anticipated update expected in April.
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