Marvel Rivals' Character Popularity and the Nexus Mods Controversy
Official game data reveals interesting trends in Marvel Rivals character popularity. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outpacing Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while console players favor Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis.
A surprising twist: Mantis, despite her popularity, also boasts the highest defeat rate in competitive mode, leading on both PC and consoles, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Console play saw a remarkable 14 additional characters achieving win rates exceeding 50%.
Conversely, the least popular characters include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," with Nemore taking the bottom spot in competitive matches.
The game's recent surge in popularity, with over 500 mods uploaded in a single month, has unfortunately sparked controversy. Nexus Mods' removal of modifications featuring Captain America's head replaced with Donald Trump and Joe Biden images ignited a heated debate among users.
Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining the simultaneous removal of both modifications to avoid accusations of political bias. This action, however, has curiously been met with silence from YouTube gaming commentators.
