Stats Show Players Distrust Marvel Rivals' Ranked Mode

Recent statistics about the rank distribution in Marvel Rivals on PC have sparked both interest and concern among the gaming community. The most striking data point is the overwhelming number of players stuck in Bronze 3. In Marvel Rivals, reaching level 10 automatically places you in Bronze 3, and progression to higher ranks requires grinding through ranked matches.

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In most competitive games, the transition from Bronze 3 to Bronze 2 is typically straightforward. Developers often design rank distribution to follow a Gaussian curve (bell curve), with the majority of players clustered around the middle ranks, such as Gold. This design ensures that players are gradually "pulled" towards the center, where wins yield more rank points than losses.

However, the data from Marvel Rivals tells a different story. There are four times more players in Bronze 3 than in Bronze 2, and the rank distribution deviates significantly from the expected Gaussian model. This anomaly suggests that players may not be engaging with the ranking system as intended. The reasons for this disengagement can vary, but it's a concerning signal for NetEase. It indicates that the current ranking system might not be motivating players to strive for higher ranks, which could impact the game's overall competitiveness and player retention.