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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, competitive play paints a different picture. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis dominate, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis take the lead.

A surprising twist emerges: Mantis, despite leading the popularity charts in competitive mode, is also the most frequently defeated hero, outpacing Hela, Loki, and Magic on both PC and consoles. This competitive landscape is further highlighted by the fact that on consoles, 14 additional characters boasted win rates exceeding 50%.

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

The game's recent surge in popularity, with over 500 mods submitted in a single month, has unfortunately sparked controversy. Nexus Mods removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, igniting a heated debate among players.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining the removal of both Trump and Biden-related mods simultaneously to avoid accusations of political bias. This action, however, has curiously gone largely unnoticed by YouTube gaming personalities.