Marvel Rivals' Reigning Hero: Unveiled

Marvel Rivals' Character Popularity and the Nexus Mods Controversy

Official game data reveals interesting character popularity trends in Marvel Rivals. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outperforming Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis lead the pack.

A surprising twist emerges: Mantis, despite her popularity, is also the most frequently defeated hero in competitive mode, holding the top spot on both PC and consoles, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Consoles showcase a broader success story, with 14 additional characters boasting win rates exceeding 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters also stand out. Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine lag in "quick play," while Nemore takes the bottom spot in competitive matches.

The game's popularity is undeniable, with over 500 modifications uploaded to Nexus Mods in a single month. However, this rapid growth has ignited controversy. Nexus Mods recently removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, sparking significant player backlash.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining that both Trump and Biden-related modifications were removed simultaneously to avoid accusations of bias. This action, however, has seemingly gone unnoticed by YouTube gaming commentators.