Official website data reveals surprising character popularity in Marvel Rivals. In "quick play," Jeff reigned supreme, outpacing Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, competitive play showed different favorites. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis led the pack, while console players favored Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis.
A curious twist: Mantis, the most popular competitive character, also suffered the most defeats. She dominated on both PC and consoles, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Mantis's console success was mirrored by fourteen other characters boasting win rates exceeding 50%.
Conversely, some characters lagged in popularity. Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine struggled in "quick play," while Nemore held that unfortunate title in competitive matches.
Marvel Rivals, after a month of receiving over 500 mods, is now facing controversy. Nexus Mods removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with Donald Trump and Joe Biden images, sparking outrage among users.
Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, explained the decision in a private Reddit discussion. He stated that to avoid accusations of bias, both Trump and Biden-themed mods were removed simultaneously. This action, he clarified, was taken to maintain neutrality.
Curiously, YouTube gaming channels have remained notably silent on this matter.