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 modifications (mods). The company clearly stated that any modding activity, regardless of type (cosmetic or gameplay-enhancing), violates the game's terms of service and risks permanent account bans.

This warning follows the launch of Season 1, which introduced new content including the Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic. Despite initial efforts to prevent modding in Season 1, workarounds quickly emerged. Reports from IGN detail a mod available on Nexus Mods that bypasses NetEase Games' asset hash checks designed to detect modifications. The mod's creator, Prafit, openly acknowledges the risk of bans associated with its use. Further highlighting the issue, another mod, transforming Mister Fantastic into One Piece's Luffy, circulated on social media.

While the extent of any bans remains unconfirmed, NetEase Games has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards modifications, cheats, and hacks. Although some mods have been removed from platforms like Nexus Mods, Prafit's workaround persists, boasting over 500 downloads.

Despite past instances of erroneous bans, NetEase Games has clearly defined the consequences of violating the terms of service. The future response to the ongoing modding situation remains to be seen. The game, nominated for Online Game of the Year at the upcoming DICE Awards 2025, continues to enjoy significant popularity.