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Some Marvel Rivals Players Are Risking Bans

By AnthonyMar 04,2025

Some Marvel Rivals Players Are Risking Bans

NetEase Games Issues Warning: Marvel Rivals Modders Face Bans

NetEase Games, developer and publisher of the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has issued a stern warning to players using mods. The company explicitly stated that any modification of the game, regardless of whether it's cosmetic or provides gameplay advantages, violates the terms of service and risks a permanent ban.

This announcement follows the launch of Season 1, which introduced hero adjustments, two new playable Fantastic Four members (Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic), and a hidden anti-modding mechanism. Despite this, resourceful modders quickly found workarounds. One such mod, available on Nexus Mods, bypasses the game's asset hash checks, allowing modifications like transforming Mister Fantastic into One Piece's Luffy. While the mod creator, Prafit, acknowledges the risk of bans, the mod remains available.

While NetEase Games hasn't publicly confirmed any bans for modding yet, the company's stance is firm. The terms of service clearly prohibit modifications, cheats, and hacks. Although some mods, including one featuring President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, Prafit's workaround persists, boasting over 500 downloads.

The situation highlights the ongoing tension between players seeking customization and developers protecting game integrity. NetEase Games' response to the widespread modding remains to be seen, but the message is clear: modding Marvel Rivals comes with significant risk. The game, nominated for Online Game of the Year at the upcoming DICE Awards 2025, continues to be a success, but its future may depend on how effectively it combats modding.

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