Overwatch 2's Steam player count plummets following Marvel Rivals' successful launch. The impact of Marvel Rivals on Overwatch 2's Steam performance is analyzed.
A Direct Comparison
Following Marvel Rivals' December 5th release, Overwatch 2 experienced its lowest-ever Steam player count. On December 6th, the player count dipped to 17,591, further declining to 16,919 by December 9th. This contrasts sharply with Marvel Rivals' impressive concurrent player counts of 184,633 and 202,077 on those same dates, respectively. Marvel Rivals also significantly outperformed Overwatch 2 in peak concurrent players, reaching 480,990 compared to Overwatch 2's 75,608. Both games are free-to-play, team-based PVP shooters, leading to inevitable comparisons. Overwatch 2's Steam reviews are currently "Mixed," while Marvel Rivals boasts "Mostly Positive" reviews, despite some noted balance issues.
Steam Represents a Small Portion of Overwatch 2's Total Players
It's crucial to remember that Steam is only one of Overwatch 2's platforms. The game is also available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Battle.net. Reddit discussions suggest a significant portion of the player base resides on Battle.net, especially considering the Steam version's 2023 release (a year after its Battle.net launch). Cross-platform play also necessitates a Battle.net account.
Despite the Steam numbers, Overwatch 2 recently launched Season 14, featuring a new hero (Hazard), a new limited-time mode, and the Winter Wonderland event.
Both titles are available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Overwatch 2 additionally supports PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
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