Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter, continues to defy expectations, surpassing 40 million players according to NetEase's recent financial report, as highlighted by analyst Daniel Ahmad. While NetEase hasn't officially commented, this significant milestone follows recent controversies.
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The news has generated a mixed response. Celebrations of the game's success are tempered by the recent layoffs of the US-based support team, attributed to "development efficiency optimization." This has sparked debate, with some players advocating for the rehiring of key personnel and others offering humorous commentary on the irony of layoffs amidst growth. Speculation suggests NetEase may be shifting development focus towards their Chinese teams.
Despite these challenges, the future of Marvel Rivals remains promising. Exciting new content is on the horizon, including the highly anticipated arrival of fan-favorite characters. Human Torch and Thing are scheduled to join the roster this Friday, February 21st, with Blade expected to follow.
