Diving into the latest trends from the official website, it's clear that in "quick play" mode, Jeff is the crowd favorite, outshining characters like Venom and Cloak and Dagger. However, the dynamics shift in competitive mode. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis take the lead, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis dominate the popularity charts.
Mantis not only tops the popularity list but also holds the title of the most defeated hero in competitive play across both PC and consoles, outpacing the likes of Hela, Loki, and Magic. Notably, on consoles, Mantis is supported by a strong performance from 14 other characters, all boasting win rates above 50%.
On the flip side, the least favored characters in "quick play" include Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine, while in competitive mode, Nemore struggles to gain traction.
Amidst these gameplay insights, Marvel Rivals has seen a surge in activity, receiving over 500 mods in a single month. However, the community was rocked by controversy when Nexus Mods removed mods that replaced Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. This decision stirred significant emotional responses among users.
In a private Reddit conversation, Nexus Mods' owner, TheDarkOne, shed light on the decision, emphasizing the need to avoid accusations of bias. He explained, "To prevent charges of bias, both moderators—Trump and Biden—were fired simultaneously. To prevent bias, we eliminated the Biden moderator on the same day as the Trump moderator."
Curiously, YouTube bloggers have remained silent on this matter, leaving many in the community puzzled.