Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Cracks Down on Mods
The Season 1 update for Marvel Rivals has reportedly disabled the use of custom-made mods, a popular pastime among players since the game's launch. While not explicitly announced, players discovered their mods no longer function, reverting characters to their default appearances.
This action, though unsurprising given NetEase's clear stance against modding in its terms of service (violations of which have previously resulted in bans), has disappointed many players who enjoyed creating and sharing custom content. Some mod creators have even mourned the loss of their unreleased work on social media platforms.
The Season 1 update, released January 10, 2025, following a highly successful launch, introduced significant new content: the Fantastic Four as playable characters (Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman initially, with the Thing and Human Torch to follow), a new Battle Pass, maps, and a Doom Match game mode. The simultaneous disabling of mods is believed to be due to the implementation of hash checking, a security measure verifying data authenticity.
While some mods featured controversial content, including nude character skins, the primary driver behind the ban is likely financial. As a free-to-play game, Marvel Rivals relies on in-game purchases of character bundles containing cosmetic items. The availability of free, custom-made cosmetic mods could severely impact the game's profitability. Therefore, eliminating mod use is viewed as a necessary business strategy for NetEase.
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