According to official data from the game’s website, character popularity varies significantly across modes and platforms. In “Quick Play” mode, Jeff emerged as the most popular character, surpassing even iconic figures like Venom and Cloak and Dagger. However, when it comes to competitive play, the trends shift. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis take the lead in terms of player preference. Meanwhile, on console platforms, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis dominate the rankings.
Mantis, in particular, stands out not only for her popularity but also for being the most defeated hero in competitive mode. She leads both on PC and consoles, outpacing characters such as Hela, Loki, and Magic. On consoles, her dominance is further supported by a strong showing from 14 other characters who maintain win rates above 50%, indicating a well-balanced meta where multiple heroes can thrive.
On the flip side, some characters struggle with lower popularity. In “Quick Play,” Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine rank at the bottom of player preferences. In competitive mode, they are replaced by Nemesis—or simply Nemore—as the least favored pick among players.
Marvel Rivals Mod Controversy
[ttpp] has recently become a focal point of discussion after the game received over 500 mods within a single month. The situation escalated when Nexus Mods removed certain user-generated content featuring politically charged modifications. Specifically, mods that replaced Captain America's head with likenesses of Donald Trump and Joe Biden were taken down, prompting backlash from the modding community.
In response to the controversy, TheDarkOne, owner of Nexus Mods, addressed the issue in a private Reddit conversation. He clarified that the removal was done to avoid accusations of political bias. Both the Trump and Biden character swaps were taken down simultaneously for balance and neutrality purposes. As he explained, "To prevent bias, we removed the Biden mod on the same day as the Trump one."
Despite the heated debate surrounding this decision, YouTube content creators have remained largely silent on the matter, leaving fans to discuss and dissect the implications within online forums and social media channels.
