Since its release, Marvel Rivals has been going through the roof. The game is constantly setting new records and consistently enjoys high numbers of players. However, the development studio is removing a very popular feature, but the reason for this is more than understandable.
You have to let this melt in your mouth: reached last SaturdayA whopping 644,269 active players at the same time. In general, the hero shooter and Overwatch horror from NetEase has been running more than well since its release in December 2024. Especially in a crowded genre like free-to-play online shooters, such a success is nothing to sneeze at.
Despite all this success, there is not only happy news. With the latest patch, NetEase is removing a feature that PC gamers in particular enjoyed using: mod support. Users primarily used this for silly cosmetic adjustments.
For example, fan favorite and super shark Jeff became Thomas the Tank Engine or Pochita from Chainsaw Man. A popular skin for Iron Man, however, was Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z and Spider-Man turned some fans into Son Goku. But there were also mods that improved the game's performance, for example.
Things could start to get critical here. Although reskins are generally harmless, if the anti-cheat software allows mods, this potential loophole can also be used for unfair advantages. Maybe special servers with mod permission would be a viable option, like the good old Counter-Strike 1.6?
In addition, one should not forget the monetary factor. Because Marvel Rivals is financed, among other things, through skin sales in the in-game shop. Fan creations could potentially cause a drop in sales.
On the occasion of the arrival of the Fantastic Four, here is a new trailer for Marvel Rivals for you.
