Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Cracks Down on Mods
Marvel Rivals' Season 1 update has reportedly disabled custom-made mods, a popular feature among players since launch. While not explicitly announced, the update effectively prevents the use of these modifications, leaving characters in their default appearances.
The January 10, 2025, Season 1 launch introduced significant content, including playable Fantastic Four characters (Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman initially, with Thing and Human Torch to follow), a new Battle Pass, maps, and a Doom Match mode. However, the simultaneous suppression of modding has drawn considerable player attention.
NetEase Games, the developer, has consistently maintained that mod usage violates the game's terms of service, even for cosmetic changes, and previously issued bans for mod infractions. The Season 1 update appears to have preemptively addressed this through hash checking, a security measure verifying data authenticity.
This move, while not entirely surprising given NetEase's stated policy and past actions (including banning a controversial Donald Trump mod), has disappointed many players who enjoyed customizable content. Some mod creators have expressed their frustration online, showcasing unreleased creations now rendered obsolete.
While some mods contained provocative content, including nude character skins, the primary driver behind NetEase's action is likely financial. As a free-to-play game, Marvel Rivals relies heavily on in-app purchases for character bundles containing cosmetic items. The availability of free, custom-made cosmetics would significantly undermine the game's monetization strategy and profitability. Therefore, eliminating mod usage is a strategic business decision for NetEase.
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