NetEase Games revamped the hero balance in Marvel Rivals' Season 1 (January), significantly buffing underplayed characters like Storm and Black Widow to enhance gameplay and boost their popularity.
Storm's buffs have dramatically increased her effectiveness and popularity. Rivals Meta data shows her now boasting the highest win rate, a stark contrast to her previous obscurity. In competitive play, her win rate surpasses 56%, with a pick rate climbing to 16%, a meteoric rise from near zero. She's now outperforming established heroes like Adam Warlock, Jeff, Spider-Man, Hela, Hulk, Magik, and Iron Man.
While Cloak and Dagger remain the most popular duo, their win rate dipped below 49%. Black Widow continues to be the least popular and successful character.
Marvel Rivals is experiencing growth, with hundreds of thousands of players engaging in competitive modes. The Grandmaster title remains exclusive, achieved by only 0.1% of players, despite the existence of the Celestial rank.
One player achieved an extraordinary feat: reaching Grandmaster rank in Season 1 without suffering any damage across 108 games! This player, using Rocket Raccoon, focused solely on healing teammates, restoring over 2.9 million health points and accumulating nearly 3,500 assists while avoiding any knockouts.
