Marvel Rivals Surpasses 40 Million Players: Success Amid Controversy

NetEase's latest financial report reveals that Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter, has surpassed 40 million players, a milestone shared by market analyst Daniel Ahmad. While this significant achievement hasn't been publicly acknowledged by the game's developers, it's sparked a wave of reactions among fans.

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The news comes amidst recent controversy surrounding the layoff of the U.S.-based support team, attributed to a need for "development efficiency optimization." This has led to speculation about NetEase focusing development on their Chinese teams and prompted mixed reactions from players, ranging from calls to rehire key contributors to humorous commentary about the irony of layoffs following such growth.

Despite these challenges, the future of Marvel Rivals appears strong. Fans can anticipate exciting new content, including the highly anticipated additions of Human Torch and Thing this Friday, February 21st, with Blade also planned for future release.