Despite a Season 1 crackdown, Marvel Rivals players continue to risk account bans by using mods. Since the game's successful December launch, players have customized characters with mods, transforming Iron Man into Vegeta, Mantis into a goth, and even Jeff the Land Shark into Pochita.
NetEase, the developer, implemented asset hash checking to restrict mods, reiterating that their terms of service prohibit mods, cheats, and unauthorized third-party software. They warned players of potential bans.
However, a workaround is now circulating, requiring more steps but remaining accessible to many PC players. Modder Prafit, who shared a workaround on Nexus Mods, cautioned users about the risk of bans, noting that while NetEase hasn't issued permanent bans yet, the possibility remains.
New mods utilizing the Fantastic Four characters have emerged, such as a mod transforming Mister Fantastic into Luffy, which has already garnered over 5,000 downloads in two days.
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The community awaits to see if NetEase will follow through on its ban threats. While no confirmed ban cases exist yet, the workaround's popularity might prompt further action.
NetEase's motivation for banning mods likely stems from potential revenue loss from skin sales, intellectual property concerns, gameplay imbalances, and potential performance issues. Prafit even suggests their workaround is only suitable for high-performance PCs.
For legitimate gameplay information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, win rates, and the latest codes for free skins. Participate in our community tier list to vote on the strongest characters.
