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Marvel Rivals' Character Popularity and Mod Controversy: A Data Dive

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

A surprising twist emerged: Mantis, despite her popularity, was 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 characters boasting win rates over 50%.

Conversely, the least popular characters included Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," while Nemore held that unfortunate title in competitive modes.

The game's popularity is undeniable, evidenced by the over 500 mods received in a single month. However, this surge also sparked controversy. Nexus Mods removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, igniting a heated debate among users.

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