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, 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. Warnings about potential bans were issued, yet a workaround is now circulating online.
Modder Prafit, who shared a workaround on Nexus Mods, cautioned users about the risk of bans, noting that while permanent bans haven't been observed, the workaround circumvents NetEase's anti-modding measures.
New mods, leveraging the addition of Fantastic Four characters, have emerged. For instance, Ercuallo's mod transforms Mister Fantastic into Luffy, boasting over 5,000 downloads in just two days.
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Marvel Rivals Tier List: Best Heroes
The uncertainty remains: will NetEase ban players using mods? While no confirmed bans have been reported, the continued use of workarounds could trigger further action. NetEase's motivation for banning mods likely stems from potential revenue loss from in-game skin purchases, intellectual property concerns, gameplay balance disruption, and potential performance issues. Prafit even suggests the workaround is only suitable for high-spec PCs.
Meanwhile, players can explore the Season 1 patch notes, character win rates, and available codes for free skins. You can also participate in the community tier list.