NetEase Games Issues Warning: Marvel Rivals Modders Face Potential Bans
NetEase Games, developer and publisher of the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has issued a stern warning to players utilizing mods. The company explicitly stated that any modification of the game, regardless of whether it's cosmetic or provides gameplay advantages, violates the terms of service and risks a permanent ban.
This announcement follows the launch of Season 1, which included hero adjustments, the addition of Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic (with Human Torch and The Thing to follow), and an initial attempt to deter modding by checking game asset hashes. Despite this, workarounds quickly emerged, allowing players to bypass the anti-modding measures. One such mod, available on Nexus Mods, circumvents the hash checks, enabling modifications like transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece. While the mod creator, Prafit, acknowledges the risk of bans, the mod remains available, boasting over 500 downloads.
Although NetEase Games hasn't publicly confirmed any bans for modding yet, the company has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards modifications, cheats, and hacks. While some mods, including one featuring Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, the efficacy of NetEase Games' anti-modding efforts remains uncertain. The future response from NetEase Games to the ongoing modding activity remains to be seen. Marvel Rivals, nominated for Online Game of the Year at the upcoming DICE Awards 2025, continues to enjoy popularity despite this ongoing challenge.
Key takeaways:
- NetEase Games warns of permanent bans for Marvel Rivals modding.
- Season 1's anti-modding measures have been circumvented.
- The impact of NetEase Games' enforcement remains to be determined.
