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Marvel Rivals Hits 40M Players Despite Controversy

Author : Ava Update:Apr 07,2025

Despite recent speculation about its potential decline, the multiplayer shooter Marvel Rivals is flourishing, with NetEase announcing that the game has now surpassed an impressive 40 million players. This milestone was revealed in the company's latest financial report, as highlighted by market analyst Daniel Ahmad. However, the game's developers have yet to publicly acknowledge this significant achievement, leaving fans eagerly awaiting official confirmation.

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The announcement has elicited a range of responses from the Marvel Rivals community. While many fans are thrilled with the game's continued success, others have expressed concern over recent layoffs affecting the U.S.-based support team. Some players have called for the rehiring of the original creators who played a key role in the game's rise to popularity. Meanwhile, others have humorously speculated about the possibility of further layoffs, given the game's growing success.

The layoffs were reportedly carried out to enhance "development efficiency optimization," sparking speculation that NetEase may be shifting its focus to development teams in China. Despite these internal shifts, the future of Marvel Rivals appears promising. Fans can look forward to a wealth of new content, including the introduction of beloved characters such as Human Torch, Thing, and Blade. Excitingly, Human Torch and Thing are slated to join the game this Friday, February 21st.

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