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

Official website 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 exceeding 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine in "quick play," with Nemore taking their place in competitive matches.

The game's recent surge in popularity, marked by over 500 mod uploads in a single month, has unfortunately sparked controversy. Nexus Mods' removal of modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden ignited a heated debate among users.

Nexus Mods owner, TheDarkOne, addressed the situation in a private Reddit discussion, explaining the simultaneous removal of both mods to avoid accusations of bias. This action, however, has curiously gone largely unreported by YouTube gaming channels.