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Marvel Rivals: Character Popularity and Mod Controversy

Official game data reveals interesting character popularity trends in Marvel Rivals. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outperforming Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, competitive play paints a different picture. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis lead the pack, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis dominate.

A surprising twist: Mantis, despite her popularity, is also the most frequently defeated hero in competitive mode, leading on both PC and consoles, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Consoles saw a broader success rate, with 14 additional characters boasting win rates over 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," with Nemore taking the bottom spot in competitive modes.

The game's popularity is further highlighted by a recent surge in modifications. Marvel Rivals received over 500 mods in a single month, leading to a significant controversy. Nexus Mods removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, sparking considerable user backlash.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, stating that both Trump and Biden-related mods were removed simultaneously to avoid accusations of political bias. This action, however, has seemingly gone unnoticed by YouTube gaming commentators.