Blue Lock Rivals or Soccer Zero — which side are you on?
It seems Blue Lock Rivals (BLR) might be losing steam, with concurrent player counts slowly slipping. But what’s driving this decline? Is it the change in leadership—from Chrollo to Miro—Chrollo’s new venture Soccer Zero, or perhaps a waning interest in sports games in favor of trending genres like Grow a Garden and 99 Nights in the Forest? Spoiler: probably a combination. Let’s dig in.
The Golden Era — and the rapid descent
Back in its peak, Blue Lock Rivals drew in over 300,000 players. That’s an impressive feat for any sports-themed Roblox game, especially in a space saturated with Blue Lock–inspired titles. Fans flocked in for the signature special moves and intense competitive mechanics.
BLR dominated its niche for months while Chrollo’s team led development. Then, in April 2025, everything shifted: Chrollo and most of his team departed, leaving Miro and his group in control. Initially, things looked stable. But the calm didn’t last.
The Loki update — a turning point
Many fans now point to the “Loki” update as the moment things began to unravel. That update introduced a new “Masters” rarity for Style and Flow, among other changes. Although player numbers had already begun to drift in May, post-Loki, the CCU (concurrent users) dropped well below 100,000.
Meanwhile, long-standing bugs went unaddressed and newer features were prioritized over polish — leaving a growing gap between player expectations and the team’s delivery.
When player frustration turns vocal
Community outcry has been loud and frequent. Some of the repeated grievances include:
- Recurring gameplay bugs
- Decisions by leadership that don’t resonate with the player base
- A perception that current developers aren’t tuned into what fans actually want
Miro did try to respond via a Q&A video, promising to patch game-breaking issues, elevate update quality, and be more receptive to feedback. But many comments on the video betray fatigue — players feel caught in a cycle of unmet promises.
Enter Soccer Zero — Chrollo’s comeback
Though Chrollo has exited BLR, he hasn’t disappeared. Behind the scenes, his team has been quietly crafting a new soccer title: Soccer Zero. Unlike BLR, this game isn’t restricted to just Blue Lock lore — it aims to pull characters, abilities, and aesthetics from a broader palette of anime and pop culture.
Yes, give me Naruto’s jutsu meets soccer gameplay! The concept has sparked excitement. The Soccer Zero trailer has already racked up over 600,000 views within two weeks; comments are overwhelmingly supportive and enthusiastic: “We’re back!” is a common refrain.
BLR vs Soccer Zero — how they stack up
| Feature | Blue Lock Rivals | Soccer Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership & trust | Now run by Miro, under heavy scrutiny | Led by Chrollo, who retains goodwill in parts of the community |
| Scope & flexibility | Confined to the Blue Lock universe | Broader license to experiment with characters, genres, crossovers |
| Community perception | Tarnished by failed promises and stagnation | Buoyed by excitement and a sense of fresh possibility |
Players are increasingly vocal: they’ve grown weary of broken promises and appear more willing than ever to jump ship if Soccer Zero delivers. Comments like “Finally, Chrollo is back” and “Can’t wait for the launch” are becoming routine. If BLR’s team doesn’t course-correct fast, the exodus may accelerate once Soccer Zero goes live.
Outlook for Blue Lock Rivals — can it bounce back?
There’s still hope for BLR — but the clock is ticking. To mount any kind of revival, the development team must recommit to quality, rebuild trust with the community, and act quickly before Soccer Zero draws away even more players.
Meanwhile, the Roblox gaming landscape is changing fast. Many players are chasing novelty rather than sticking to genre conventions. Whether due to ownership issues or evolving trends, sports-centric Roblox titles seem to face steeper challenges these days.
From a trend perspective, Fisch and Dead Sails are illustrative examples: one faltered under low-quality update cycles, the other by going radio silent. BLR currently seems closer to Fisch — frequent updates, but not always the ones players want.
It’s a tough balance: fans would rather updates slow down if it means higher quality, but not so slow that interest fades entirely.
At the moment, all eyes are on both sides. Will BLR reclaim its footing, or will Soccer Zero emerge as the new kingmaker? Only time will tell. Until then, stay tuned — and feel free to explore some of Chrollo’s other projects, like Basketball Zero or Chemical Reactions.