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Marvel Rivals Update Disables Mods to Ensure Fair Play

1/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a bold move, the Marvel Rivals Season 1 update has disabled all mods, including beloved custom skins, to enforce asset hash checking. This decision, rooted in NetEase's terms of service, seeks to safeguard revenue from premium skins. While disappointment lingers among some players, many recognize the importance of preserving competitive fairness in this free-to-play universe.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the Marvel Rivals Season 1 update has disabled all mods, including beloved custom skins, to enforce asset hash checking. This decision, rooted in NetEase's terms of service, seeks to safeguard revenue from premium skins. While disappointment lingers among some players, many recognize the importance of preserving competitive fairness in this free-to-play universe.