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Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Disables Mods

Author : Gabriella Jan 27,2025

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Disables Mods

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 move, though unsurprising given NetEase's clear stance against modding in its terms of service (a stance reinforced by previous actions against specific mods, including one featuring Donald Trump), has disappointed many players who enjoyed creating and sharing custom content. Some mod creators have even shared their unreleased work online, lamenting its unrealized potential.

The Season 1 update, released January 10, 2025, introduced significant content, including the Fantastic Four as playable characters (Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman initially, with Thing and Human Torch to follow), a new Battle Pass, maps, and a Doom Match game mode. The simultaneous elimination of mod functionality is believed to be due to the implementation of hash checking, a security measure verifying data authenticity.

While some mods contained provocative content, including nude skins, the primary driver behind NetEase's action is likely financial. As a free-to-play game, Marvel Rivals relies heavily on in-game purchases of character bundles containing cosmetic items. The availability of free, custom-made cosmetics would directly undermine the game's monetization strategy and its profitability. Therefore, the ban on mods serves as a necessary, albeit controversial, business decision.

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