Marvel Rivals PC Rank Distribution: A Concerning Trend
Statistics circulating on social media reveal a potentially troubling rank distribution in Marvel Rivals on PC. The most striking anomaly lies in the disproportionate number of players concentrated in Bronze 3. This rank is automatically awarded upon reaching level 10, serving as the entry point into ranked matches.
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Typically, competitive games employ a ranking system designed to resemble a Gaussian curve (bell curve). This distribution sees the majority of players clustered around the middle ranks (e.g., Gold), with fewer players at the higher and lower extremes (like Bronze). The system is usually weighted to gradually pull players towards the center; wins yield more points than losses, facilitating progression.
However, Marvel Rivals' data paints a different picture. The observed fourfold difference in player count between Bronze 3 and Bronze 2 sharply deviates from the expected Gaussian distribution. This significant imbalance suggests a lack of engagement with the ranked system itself. While the reasons for this disinterest are multifaceted, this stark disparity should serve as a cause for concern for NetEase.
