Overwatch 2's Steam player count has reached a new all-time low of 16,900 concurrent players on December 9, following Marvel Rivals' successful launch. This represents a significant decline from the game's average of 51,000 players in late November.

Marvel Rivals, released on December 5, has achieved impressive numbers with over 10 million players in its first 72 hours. The game reached a peak of 490,000 concurrent players on Steam alone on December 8, significantly outperforming Overwatch 2's best numbers on the platform.

Recent trends show Overwatch 2's declining popularity:

• Week of November: 51,000 average concurrent players
• Week of December 2: 43,000 average concurrent players
• December 9: 16,900 concurrent players

However, Overwatch 2 has potential for recovery with Season 14 launching on December 10, featuring:

• New tank hero: Hazard (Scottish character)
• New limited-time mode
• 2024 Winter Wonderland event

Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals continues to grow, with plans for:

• New character additions (leaked)
• First official season starting January 2025

The contrast in player reception is reflected in Steam reviews, with Overwatch 2 receiving "Mixed" recent reviews while Marvel Rivals maintains a "Mostly Positive" rating.

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