Summary
- NetEase Games has warned that modding Marvel Rivals could lead to account bans, as it violates the game's terms of service.
- Season 1 introduced a hidden anti-modding measure, but modders quickly found ways to bypass it.
- It's unclear if NetEase Games has issued any bans for modding Marvel Rivals yet.
NetEase Games, the developer and publisher behind the popular team shooter Marvel Rivals, has firmly stated that any form of modding the game could result in a permanent ban. This warning applies to all types of modifications, from cosmetic hero changes to gameplay-enhancing add-ons, as they contravene the game's terms of service.
This announcement followed the launch of Season 1 for Marvel Rivals, which introduced balance changes and added two new characters from the Fantastic Four: Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic. The other two members, Human Torch and The Thing, are set to join the roster in upcoming updates. Since its debut in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has garnered significant acclaim from fans of Marvel Comics and team-based shooters alike. The game's success has earned it a nomination for Online Game of the Year at the DICE Awards 2025, set to be held on February 13 in Las Vegas.
Despite NetEase Games' efforts to curb modding with a new deterrent in Season 1, some players have found ways to circumvent these measures. A notable example is an add-on on Nexus Mods, developed by a user named Prafit, which bypasses a system that checks asset hashes for modifications. Prafit has cautioned that users who download this mod do so at their own risk, recommending it only for those with high-end PCs. Following Prafit's release, another mod surfaced that transforms Mister Fantastic into Luffy from One Piece, shared on social media by RivalsLeaks on Twitter.
Marvel Rivals Warns Users to Stop Modding or Risk Bans
While it remains uncertain whether NetEase Games has enforced any bans for modding, the company has reiterated that such actions violate the game's terms of service. Some mods, like one featuring US President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, but Prafit's Season 1 workaround remains available and has been downloaded over 500 times.
Although Marvel Rivals has experienced issues with false bans since its launch, the risks associated with modding are now clearly outlined. The community awaits to see how NetEase Games will address the ongoing modding situation.
