NetEase's latest financial report reveals that Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter, has surpassed 40 million players, a milestone shared by market analyst Daniel Ahmad. While this significant achievement hasn't been officially acknowledged by the game's developers, it's sparked a wave of reactions from fans.
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The news comes amidst recent controversy surrounding the layoff of the U.S.-based support team, attributed to "development efficiency optimization." This has fueled speculation about NetEase focusing development on their Chinese teams. While some celebrate the game's continued success, others express concern over the layoffs, with suggestions ranging from rehiring key contributors to humorous speculation about future workforce adjustments.
Despite the ongoing debate, the future of Marvel Rivals appears promising. Exciting new content is on the horizon, including the highly anticipated arrival of fan-favorite characters Human Torch and Thing this Friday, February 21st, with Blade also planned for future inclusion.
