Summary
- NetEase Games has warned that modding Marvel Rivals can lead to permanent account bans, as it violates the game's terms of service.
- Season 1 introduced a new anti-modding measure, but workarounds were quickly developed.
- It remains unclear whether NetEase Games has issued any bans for modding Marvel Rivals.
NetEase Games, the developer and publisher of the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has issued a stern warning to players: modding the game in any way could result in a permanent ban. This statement reaffirms their strict policy against any modifications, whether they are cosmetic hero mods or gameplay-altering add-ons, as these actions contravene the game's terms of service.
This announcement follows the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 1, which not only brought updates such as Hero buffs and nerfs but also introduced two new characters from the Fantastic Four, Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic, to the playable roster. Fans can look forward to the addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members, Human Torch and The Thing, in upcoming updates. Since its debut in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has garnered a significant following among Marvel Comics enthusiasts and team shooter aficionados alike. The game's success has earned it 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 NetEase Games' efforts to curb modding with new measures in Season 1, some users have found ways to bypass these restrictions. IGN reported that a mod available on Nexus Mods, developed by a user named Prafit, successfully circumvented NetEase's asset hash check designed to detect modifications. Prafit emphasized that users who download this mod do so at their own risk, recommending it only for those with high-end PCs. Following the release of this workaround, another mod surfaced on social media, transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, due to their similar stretching abilities. 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 is not yet confirmed whether NetEase Games has banned any players for modding Marvel Rivals, the company has made it clear that such actions violate the game's terms of service. Although some mods, including one featuring US President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, Prafit's Season 1 workaround mod remains available and has been downloaded over 500 times.
The game has experienced issues with false bans since its launch, but NetEase Games has reiterated the serious consequences of violating the terms of service. As the situation develops, it will be interesting to see how NetEase Games responds to the ongoing challenge of modding in Marvel Rivals.
