After just a month from its release, Marvel Rivals has found a much-desired success. It has been reported that Marvel Rivals earned $130 million since its release. The free-to-play game has managed to attract players from all over the world, and the developers are being repaid for their efforts right now. These revenue numbers have been shared by the Chinese outlet GameLook. The fact that Marvel Rivals earned $130 million proves that the game has a successful model.
Despite the criticism faced by games offering in-game purchases in recent years, Marvel Rivals has managed to bypass it. According to the details shared by the outlet, Marvel Rivals earned its $130 million through Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and NetEase. The numbers are divided as follows: $54.5 million on Steam, $27.3 million on PlayStation, $2.7 million on Xbox, and the rest comes from NetEase’s Chinese server. The total is around $136 million.
What’s Next for Marvel Rivals After It Has Earned $130 Million
The future is bright for Marvel Rivals after it has earned $130 million. The fact that the game managed to reach this revenue despite the crashes it was plagued with, tells everyone that its growth will continue. Marvel Rivals is on its way to change how people thought of this kind of games. Purchasing cosmetics through the game and the idea of battle passes aren’t frowned upon as they used to be.
The fact that Marvel Rivals has earned $130 million shows how its quality has impressed players. In addition to this, making all heroes available for all players for free has been a wise decision. It helped attract players. With Marvel Rivals revealing the Fantastic Four for season 1, the game will surely gain more players.
The PvP title might pave the way for future games to have a similar success. With Marvel Rivals, players get to enjoy the game and purchase cosmetics if they wanted to. At the same time, the developers are still earning a revenue despite all the free options. This could change how developers look at and approach this style of games. According to the report, the fact that Marvel Rivals has earned this much is just the beginning. The report estimated that Marvel Rivals could reach and surpass $1.3 billion in annual earnings. This will surely make the game the next live-service blockbuster.
Source: A report shared by GameLook
