Marvel Rivals Fans Defy Mod Ban With Risky Workarounds

NetEase's Season 1 update disables mods for the popular hero shooter, but the community has found ways to circumvent the restrictions despite potential risks.

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 update introduced asset hash checking, effectively blocking mods and marking their use as a bannable offense.
NetEase cited concerns over cheating, legal issues, and competition with its paid skin marketplace as reasons for the mod ban.
Players have discovered workarounds to enable mods, including directly editing game files or unpacking and repacking assets, though these methods can harm hardware or performance.
The modding community remains active, with over 200 new mods uploaded to Nexus Mods in the past week, featuring custom skins from various media franchises.
Despite the risks of account bans and technical issues, many players continue to use mods, keeping the community's creativity alive.