Marvel Rivals Players Risk Bans

Summary

• NetEase Games has warned that modding Marvel Rivals could lead to permanent account bans, as it violates the game's terms of service.
• Season 1 of Marvel Rivals introduced new heroes and attempted to curb modding, but workarounds were quickly discovered.
• It remains unclear whether NetEase Games has issued any bans for modding the game.

NetEase Games, the developer and publisher behind the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has issued a stern warning to players: any form of modding the game, whether for cosmetic changes or gameplay advantages, could result in a permanent ban. This statement reaffirms NetEase Games' commitment to enforcing the game's terms of service, which strictly prohibit any modifications.

The announcement followed the launch of Season 1, which not only brought balance adjustments to existing heroes but also introduced Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic from the Fantastic Four to the game's roster. 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 both Marvel enthusiasts and team shooter aficionados, earning a nomination for Online Game of the Year at the DICE Awards 2025, set to be broadcast from Las Vegas on February 13.

Despite NetEase Games' efforts to prevent modding in Season 1 through asset hash checks, some players found ways to bypass these measures. A notable workaround, shared by a modder named Prafit on Nexus Mods, allows players to circumvent these checks. Prafit emphasized that users who download this mod do so at their own risk, recommending it only for those with high-end PCs. Additionally, another mod surfaced on social media, transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, due to their similar powers. This mod was created by Ercuallo and highlighted by RivalsLeaks on Twitter.

Marvel Rivals Warns Users to Stop Modding or Risk Bans

While it is not confirmed whether NetEase Games has banned any players for modding, the company has reiterated the prohibition against modifications, cheats, or hacks in its terms of service. Some mods, including one featuring US President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, yet Prafit's Season 1 workaround remains available with over 500 downloads at the time of this writing.

Although Marvel Rivals has experienced issues with false bans since its launch, the potential consequences of violating the game's terms of service have been clearly communicated. The community awaits further action from NetEase Games to address this ongoing situation.