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Marvel Rivals is back in the spotlight as its player count rises sharply following the launch of the new Zombies PvE mode. The update has reignited excitement in the community and brought thousands of players back into the game.
The new 4-player cooperative Zombies mode lets fans face endless waves of zombie enemies. Players battle through intense rounds and confront boss fights, including a zombified version of Namor. The mode adds variety to the primarily PvP-focused experience, offering a refreshing change of pace.
Community Reacts Positively
Players have been sharing clips and posts of heroes that perform exceptionally well in the PvE mode. From devastating combos to creative team strategies, the community is buzzing with discussions and gameplay highlights. Many say this update gives the game a much-needed shot of adrenaline.
People are sleeping on Thor in PvE mode.
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— Marvel Rivals Intel (@RivalsAssembled) October 25, 2025
Marvel Rivals once reached a peak of over 644,000 concurrent players on Steam during launch. However, its numbers later dropped by nearly 80%, falling to around 131,000 active players.
With the release of the Zombies mode, reports suggest that player activity is now “way up”. While it may not have reached its all-time high yet, the trend indicates renewed engagement and interest.
‼️RIVALS PLAYER COUNT INCREASES BY 70%
NEW PVE mode has risen Marvel Rivals player count by 70% (127,000 players) just on steam alone. pic.twitter.com/TyDJgvSzcH
— Marvel Rivals Intel (@RivalsAssembled) October 25, 2025
What’s Next for Marvel Rivals?
The Zombies update shows that new content and game modes can successfully reenergize the player base. If NetEase continues rolling out creative updates like this, Marvel Rivals could maintain long-term momentum in the competitive hero shooter market.
Interesting speculations are also being made on X and other platforms about what Marvel Rivals holds for its playerbase in the near future.
Bro is onto something
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— Marvel Rivals Intel (@RivalsAssembled) October 24, 2025
