Marvel Rivals has experienced a dramatic drop in players on Steam since its explosive debut. The team-based hero shooter, featuring a massive roster of Marvel superheroes and villains, took the gaming world by storm earlier this year. Within three days of release, Marvel Rivals had already surpassed 10 million players worldwide and earned over $135 million in its first month. However, the current Marvel Rivals Steam player count shows a steep decline from those record-breaking numbers.
According to SteamDB, Marvel Rivals recently recorded a 24-hour peak of 87,992 players. While this is still a solid number that keeps the title in Steam’s top 10 most-played games, it reflects a massive 86% decrease from its all-time peak of 644,269 players in January.
Marvel Rivals Player Count Stats:
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24-hour Peak Player Count: 87,992 players
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All-time Peak Player Count: 644,269 players
The drop in players has been attributed to several factors. Fans have voiced frustration over balancing issues, performance problems, and controversial matchmaking changes that limit team sizes in higher ranks. These updates, made by developer NetEase Games, have received significant backlash from the community.
It’s not unusual for online games to see a decline after launch hype settles, but the nearly 90% drop raises questions about long-term player retention. Many fans remain hopeful that consistent updates, new character releases, and balance fixes could help Marvel Rivals rebound. For now, though, the numbers suggest the game has lost much of its early momentum despite still holding a spot among Steam’s most-played titles.