Despite having months to familiarize themselves with Marvel Rivals, a surprisingly large number of players remain in Bronze 3.  Recent data reveals the distribution of players across the game's ranked mode, highlighting a stark contrast between the densely populated bottom tier and the sparsely populated top ranks.

Like many contemporary games, Marvel Rivals operates as a live service, consistently receiving new content updates.  These include a battle pass, cosmetic items available in the in-game store, and new characters – which remain free for all players.  Central to the game's appeal is its ranked mode, which resets each season, encouraging players to climb the ranks. However, the recently released data paints a concerning picture of player progression.

According to RivalsTracker's rank distribution board, over 100,000 players are currently stuck in Bronze 3.  The game's ranking system spans from Bronze to the prestigious Eternity and One Above All tiers.  With the exception of the top two ranks, each tier comprises three sub-ranks, requiring significant effort to progress. The data suggests a large portion of the player base is either unwilling to invest the time or struggling to improve their gameplay.

In stark contrast, only 25,000 players have reached Bronze 2, a significant drop from the 100,000 players in Bronze 3.  While the ranking system is straightforward – winning matches earns points, and accumulating enough points leads to promotion – the process can be challenging. Losses deduct points, creating a back-and-forth struggle for many.  Beyond rank progression, Marvel Rivals offers unique rewards for reaching certain tiers. Last season, reaching Gold 3 granted players a special Moon Knight skin, while this season, the same rank unlocks a special Blood Shield skin for Invisible Woman.

The majority of players in Bronze seem to favor Arcade and Quick Match modes over Ranked.  Marvel Rivals launched with a limited selection of modes, but consistent updates have broadened the gameplay experience.  Players can now engage in Doom Match, a free-for-all battle, and Clone Rumble, where everyone plays as the same character.  Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is scheduled to conclude on April 11, 2025.