Marvel Rivals Season 1 began with a challenging rank reset that impacted all players, lowering their ranks by at least seven levels compared to Season 0. This measure aimed to revitalize competitive activity among higher ranks, yet it resulted in considerable disarray throughout the ranks.

“After hours of suffering and grinding, I’ll be thrown back to Silver 1 with players who were hardstuck at Gold,” a player noted in a Reddit thread. “Why not placement matches? Valorant has been doing that for years, and it just works.”

As a result, many players experienced a drop back to the Silver and Gold ranks, creating an imbalanced competitive environment. Current statistics from RivalsTracker reveal a near-equal split between Silver and Gold rank players—418,426 in Silver versus 359,062 in Gold.

Surprisingly, a staggering 482,526 players currently occupy Bronze 3, the lowest rank. This situation could stem from players avoiding ranked matches or those who attempted competitive play and chose not to continue after disappointing experiences.

With 72 days remaining in Season 1, many players are still navigating their ranks to identify where they best fit. Remaining players in Bronze 3 are encouraged not to lose hope as there is ample time to advance.