Despite a Season 1 crackdown, Marvel Rivals players continue to risk account bans by using mods. Since the game's successful December launch, custom skins created via mods have been popular, transforming characters like Iron Man into Vegeta and Mantis into a goth. One mod even turns Jeff the Land Shark into Pochita.
NetEase, the developer, implemented asset hash checking to restrict mods, reiterating that their terms of service prohibit mods, cheats, and unauthorized third-party software. While warnings were issued, a workaround is now circulating online, requiring more steps but remaining accessible to many PC players.
Modder Prafit, who shared a workaround on Nexus Mods, cautioned users about potential bans, noting that while NetEase hasn't issued permanent bans yet, the risk remains. New mods have emerged, capitalizing on the addition of Fantastic Four characters; for instance, a mod transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy has already seen over 5,000 downloads.
### Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes
Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes
A tweet highlights the continued use of mods despite the risk. The lack of confirmed bans so far doesn't guarantee future safety; NetEase's potential response to the workaround remains uncertain.
NetEase's motivation for banning mods likely stems from potential revenue loss from skin sales, intellectual property concerns, gameplay balance disruption, and potential performance issues. Prafit even suggests that their workaround is only suitable for high-spec PCs.
For legitimate gameplay information, consult the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, and the latest codes for free skins. Participate in the community tier list to vote on the strongest characters.
