Dev Apologizes After Banning Players for Cheat Confusion

NetEase has apologized to players of Marvel Rivals after mistakenly banning some users due to faulty anti-cheat measures. The developer acknowledged the issue, clarifying that players using compatibility layer programs were wrongfully flagged as cheaters. Fortunately, affected players have had their bans lifted, and NetEase is committed to improving its anti-cheat systems. In a detailed statement, the company emphasized the importance of fair play and encouraged players to report any cheating behavior they encounter. This announcement comes in advance of Marvel Rivals’ upcoming Season 1, which will introduce the Fantastic Four characters, further expanding the game's popular roster.

Players who believe they have been falsely banned should appeal to NetEase's customer support through in-game channels or Discord for a review of their case.

Marvel Rivals is a team-based PvP shooter that has quickly gained popularity since its launch on December 6, 2024. The game amassed 10 million players in just three days and reached a peak of 480,990 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, marking it as one of the top-played titles on the platform. The upcoming introduction of the Fantastic Four is generating excitement as the game prepares to evolve with new content and features.