Summary
- NetEase Games said Marvel Rivals modders risk account bans for breaking the terms of service.
- Season 1 also introduced a hidden deterrent to modding, but workarounds were quickly found.
- It is unknown if NetEase Games has handed out bans for modding Marvel Rivals yet.
Marvel Rivals developer and publisher NetEase Games stated that players who continue to mod the game in any way will risk a permanent ban from playing the hit team shooter. NetEase Games reiterated its stance that any modifications to Marvel Rivals, from cosmetic hero mods to advantageous add-ons, go against the game's terms of service.
The news came shortly after Marvel Rivals launched Season 1, which brought some Hero buffs and nerfs and introduced two members of the Fantastic Four, Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic, to the playable roster. The other two members of the Fantastic Four, Human Torch and The Thing, will arrive in future game updates. Since its December 2024 launch, Marvel Rivals has been a hit with fans of both Marvel Comics and team shooters. For its continued success, Marvel Rivals was nominated for Online Game of the Year for the upcoming DICE Awards 2025. The DICE Awards will go live on February 13 from Las Vegas.
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Although Marvel Rivals made attempts to disable mods in Season 1, some users have discovered workarounds against NetEase Games' wishes. As reported by IGN, an add-on available on Nexus Mods during Marvel Rivals Season 1 circumvents a deterrent that NetEase Games implemented that checks asset hashes to see if a player has modified the game in any way. The mod's author, a user called Prafit, stated that anyone who downloads the mod assumes all risks associated with their accounts, including a ban, and only recommends their mod to users with high-end PCs. After Prafit's workaround was released, another mod made the rounds on social media which allowed players to turn Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, as both of them share similar superpowers. The Luffy mod, made by a user named Ercuallo, was shared in a video by RivalsLeaks on Twitter.
Marvel Rivals Warns Users to Stop Modding or Risk Bans
It is currently unknown if NetEase Games has explicitly banned any Marvel Rivals player who mods the game, but the company cited the game's terms of service that prohibit any modifications, cheats, or hacks. While some mods have been removed from Nexus Mods, including one that depicted US President-elect Donald Trump, the Marvel Rivals Season 1 workaround add-on by Prafit remained online with over 500 downloads at the time of writing.
While Marvel Rivals has dealt with false player bans since its launch, the risks of breaking the game's terms of service have been made clear. Only time will tell what NetEase Games will do in response to the situation.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
