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- The Marvel Rivals closed beta has begun, and just on day one, it surpassed 52K players.
- In comparison, even Concord’s open beta feels extremely underwhelming, as it reached just 2.3K players.
- This massive difference likely exists because Marvel has a massive fandom already, and the game will be free-to-play on launch.
Concord became controversial a month before its release after the recent beta failed to attract many players. The game looks generic, doesn’t have good character designs, and seems to be falling flat in most departments.
Due to that, the open beta was extremely underwhelming and reached just over 2K players. On the other hand, Marvel Rivals reached 52K players in just one day, showing promise for a major release.
Why it matters: Like Concord, Marvel Rivals isn’t the most original game. However, it has the benefit of borrowing from Marvel’s huge and beloved roster, making it more appealing to the huge fandom.
Right now, 17,265 players are playing the beta, which is a good sign. The all-time peak was 8 hours ago, at 52,671 players. This figure makes the player count more than 20 times higher than what Concord achieved.
It should be noted that this is only day one of the beta, so the peak can go higher in the coming days. Marvel Rivals is also in closed beta right now, though it seems the developers have been quite generous with handing out codes.
Concord’s closed beta was extremely underwhelming because only those who pre-ordered the game could access it. However, the recent open beta was completely free, yet it peaked at around 2K players.
We expect a similar difference in player counts once Marvel Rivals and Concord launch since the former will be free-to-play, while the latter will be priced at a whopping $40.
Both games are essentially Overwatch derivatives, borrowing the same core loop and adding a unique twist. However, the reception so far is totally different and paints a grim picture of PlayStation’s title. Concord has also been review bombed on the PS5.
As for player impressions, many seem to be enjoying their time with Marvel Rivals, particularly because of the many characters available in the beta. Between Spider-Man, Iron Man, and more, fans are enjoying the superpowered mayhem on display.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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