NetEase Games, the developer and publisher of Marvel Rivals, has firmly stated that players who engage in any form of modding risk permanent bans from the popular team shooter. The company emphasized that all modifications, whether they are cosmetic hero mods or gameplay-enhancing add-ons, contravene the game's terms of service.
This announcement followed the launch of Season 1, which not only brought Hero buffs and nerfs but also introduced two new playable characters from the Fantastic Four: Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic. Fans can look forward to the arrival of Human Torch and The Thing in upcoming updates. Since its debut in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has captivated fans of Marvel Comics and team shooters alike, earning a nomination for Online Game of the Year at the 2025 DICE Awards, set to be broadcast live from Las Vegas on February 13.
Despite efforts to curb modding in Season 1, some players found ways to bypass NetEase Games' deterrents. A notable workaround, reported by IGN, was an add-on on Nexus Mods that evaded a system checking asset hashes for modifications. The mod's creator, Prafit, cautioned users that downloading the mod could risk account bans and recommended it only for those with high-end PCs. Following this, another mod surfaced on social media, transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, due to their similar abilities. This mod, created by Ercuallo, was showcased in a video by RivalsLeaks on Twitter.
It is currently unclear if NetEase Games has handed out any explicit bans for modding Marvel Rivals, but the company has referenced the game's terms of service, which prohibit any modifications, cheats, or hacks. While some mods, including one featuring US President-elect Donald Trump, were removed from Nexus Mods, Prafit's Season 1 workaround remained available, garnering over 500 downloads at the time of writing.
Although Marvel Rivals has faced issues with false bans since its launch, the risks associated with violating the game's terms of service have been clearly communicated. The future actions of NetEase Games in response to this situation remain to be seen.
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