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Marvel Rivals’ closed beta launched overnight, and it’s blowing up. On PC platform Steam, the title peaked at over 52,671 players – a staggering number when you consider the online stress test requires an invite to be enjoyed. By comparison, the recent Concord open beta – which was free for everyone to download and try – peaked at just 2,388 players.
Obviously, a direct comparison in this case isn’t fair: Concord is a brand-new franchise with a fresh set of characters, whereas Marvel Rivals is fuelled by one of the biggest entertainment brands on the planet, and features household names like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Considering they’re both hero shooters, though, it does demonstrate the kind of competition Concord is up against.