Marvel Rivals Mods: Players Have Figured Out How To Mods After Season 1 Update
- Yashna Talwar
- January 13, 2025 (UPDATED: January 13, 2025 17:17 IST)
jhjvjvjhgMarvel Rivals Season 1 introduced anti-modding measures, but the community has found risky workarounds. Learn the pros, cons, and dangers of modding post-update.
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals didn’t just drop exciting new content; it also quietly shut the door on modding the game. Thanks to a new file-scanning system, modders could no longer easily tweak the game’s files. But as always, the modding community has found a workaround—although it’s far from perfect and might even get you banned (or worse, fry your hardware).
How Modding Worked Before Season 1
When Marvel Rivals first launched, modding was a breeze. Players could grab files from sites like Nexus Mods, use a simple mod manager, and load them into the game in no time. Want custom skins for your favorite heroes? Easy. Need an FPS boost? Done. Even tweaking visuals like adding brighter outlines on characters was just a few clicks away.
Season 1: A New Anti-Modding System
With the arrival of Season 1, NetEase introduced a new file-scanning method to prevent mods from being applied. This system only loads official .pak files, making it much harder to inject custom content. While this move was likely aimed at maintaining game integrity and preventing unfair advantages, it also shut down harmless mods that simply made the game more fun or accessible for some players.
The New Workaround: Mods Are Back… But They’re Tricky
Modders have already cracked the code with a new method, but it’s far more complex than before. Instead of using a mod manager, you now need to gain direct access to the game’s .pak files. This involves unpacking, editing, and repacking files, which requires some serious know-how.
Here’s the catch:
- It’s Risky: File-scanning tools can detect unauthorized changes, which may lead to account bans.
- It’s Dangerous: Some methods rely on a technique that lets files act as “pre-unpacked.” While this bypasses hash checks, it can damage your SSD, especially with heavy character models. (Pro tip: If you must try this, stick to audio files.)
- It’s Not User-Friendly: For most players, a tutorial is now a must.
Should You Try It?
If you’re determined to mod Marvel Rivals, here’s what you need to know:
- Do It at Your Own Risk: Modding now carries the potential for account bans or even hardware damage.
- Stick to Safe Mods: Avoid anything heavy like character model swaps or custom skins. If you must mod, focus on lightweight tweaks like sound effects.
- Be Prepared for Hassle: The days of drag-and-drop mods are over. If you’re not tech-savvy, this process might not be worth it.
Final Thoughts
Modding in Marvel Rivals isn’t impossible, but it’s no longer quick or easy. With the potential for bans, broken hardware, or just a lot of headaches, you’ll need to ask yourself: Is that custom skin really worth it?
For now, it seems safer (and smarter) to enjoy the game as-is—at least until the devs reconsider their stance or the community finds a safer workaround. Play it smart, heroes!