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

Official game data reveals fascinating character popularity trends in Marvel Rivals. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outperforming Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while console players favor Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis.

A surprising twist emerges: Mantis, despite leading the popularity charts in competitive mode, also boasts the highest defeat rate. She outperforms Hela, Loki, and Magic on both PC and consoles. Console play showcases a broader range of success, with 14 additional characters achieving win rates exceeding 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," while Nemore takes the bottom spot in competitive matches.

The game's popularity is undeniable, evidenced by the over 500 mods received in just one month. However, this success is now overshadowed by controversy. Nexus Mods recently removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, sparking significant player backlash.

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 curiously been met with silence from YouTube gaming commentators.