Marvel Rivals Ban Threats for Cheating Revealed

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 using 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 introduced hero adjustments, two new playable Fantastic Four members (Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic), and a hidden anti-modding mechanism. Despite this, resourceful modders quickly found workarounds. One such mod, available on Nexus Mods, bypasses the game's asset hash checks, allowing modifications such as transforming Mister Fantastic into One Piece's Luffy. While the mod's creator, Prafit, acknowledges the ban risk, the mod remains available.

While NetEase Games hasn't publicly confirmed any bans for modding, the company's position is firm: modifying Marvel Rivals is against the rules. Although some mods, including one featuring President-elect Donald Trump, have been removed from Nexus Mods, others persist. The situation highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between developers and modders, with the long-term consequences for players who choose to modify the game remaining uncertain. Marvel Rivals, nominated for Online Game of the Year at the DICE Awards 2025, continues to be a popular title, but its success depends on maintaining a fair and balanced gameplay environment. The company's response to the widespread modding will be a key factor in determining the future of the game.