Summary
- NetEase Games has warned that modding Marvel Rivals could lead to account bans, citing violations of the game's terms of service.
- Season 1 introduced a hidden anti-modding measure, but modders found workarounds soon after.
- It remains unclear if NetEase Games has issued any bans specifically for modding Marvel Rivals.
NetEase Games, the developer and publisher behind the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has issued a stern warning to its player base: modding the game in any form could result in a permanent ban. This statement reaffirms their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game, as all modifications, whether they are cosmetic hero mods or performance-enhancing add-ons, are against the game's terms of service.
This announcement follows the launch of Season 1 for Marvel Rivals, which not only brought balance changes with 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 addition 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 DICE Awards 2025, set to be broadcast live from Las Vegas on February 13.
Despite efforts to curb modding with Season 1's hidden deterrent, some players have managed to bypass these measures. IGN reported on a mod available on Nexus Mods that circumvents NetEase Games' asset hash checks. The mod's creator, Prafit, emphasized that users download the mod at their own risk, recommending it only for those with high-end PCs. Following Prafit's release, another mod surfaced on social media, transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, due to their similar stretchy powers. This mod, created by Ercuallo, was showcased in a video by RivalsLeaks on Twitter.
Marvel Rivals Warns Users to Stop Modding or Risk Bans
While it's unclear if NetEase Games has handed out any bans specifically for modding, the company has made it clear that such actions violate the game's terms of service. Some mods, including one featuring US President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, but Prafit's Season 1 workaround remains available, with over 500 downloads at the time of writing.
Marvel Rivals has faced issues with false bans since its launch, but the risks associated with modding have been explicitly outlined. The community awaits to see how NetEase Games will address this ongoing situation.
