Official website data reveals surprising character popularity trends in Marvel Rivals. 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 fascinating twist: Mantis, despite leading the popularity charts in competitive mode, also holds the unfortunate title of most defeated hero, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic on both PC and consoles. This console dominance is further emphasized by 14 other characters boasting win rates exceeding 50%.
Conversely, the least popular characters include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," while Nemore takes that unenviable position in competitive matches.
The game's recent surge in popularity, fueled by over 500 mod submissions in a single month, has unfortunately ignited controversy. Nexus Mods' removal of modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden sparked considerable user backlash.
Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining the simultaneous removal of both modifications to avoid accusations of bias. This action, he stated, was taken to maintain neutrality.
Curiously, this controversy remains largely unaddressed by YouTube gaming personalities.
