Marvel Rivals' start to life has been astounding. It reached over 40 million players within its first three months, holding onto them better than any other live-service title released in the last few years, and it caused serious damage to Overwatch 2's player count in the process. Not bad for a game that was almost canned.
It's been a less-than-fantastic start for Marvel Rivals' two newest heroes.
Despite its success, it doesn't look like NetEase plans to rest on its laurels, with the company confirming in its recent Q4 earnings call that it has plans to support the game for at least ten more years.
Starting around 41:30 during the call, in its investor Q&A section, NetEase was asked about its 40 million users and future plans, including future crossovers and e-sports.
In response, NetEase said, "Marvel Rivals, especially after Season One, has gained wide appraisal from worldwide players. This is a product we're going to keep investing in, both in development and on marketing. We do believe this is a product we're going to keep operating, keep enhancing, and keep investing in for ten years and beyond."
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