Marvel Rivals Developer Apologizes for Wrongful Bans
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, issued a public apology for mistakenly banning a significant number of innocent players. The unintentional bans affected players utilizing compatibility layer programs, primarily those on macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck.
The incident occurred during a large-scale effort to remove cheaters from the game. On January 3rd, the community manager announced on the official Discord server that non-Windows users employing compatibility software had been incorrectly flagged as cheaters. NetEase has since reversed the bans and apologized for the inconvenience. They also emphasized the importance of reporting actual cheating and provided instructions for appealing wrongful bans.
The use of Proton, a compatibility layer for SteamOS, has reportedly triggered anti-cheat systems in the past, highlighting a potential ongoing issue.
Calls for Universal Character Bans
Separately, the Marvel Rivals community is advocating for the implementation of character bans across all ranks. Currently, this feature is only available in Diamond rank and above. Players argue that extending this mechanic to lower ranks would improve gameplay balance, encourage strategic diversity, and provide a better learning experience for newer players.
Reddit users have expressed frustration with the current system, citing the unfair advantage held by players with access to character bans. They believe that universal character bans would create a more level playing field and foster more varied team compositions beyond simple DPS-focused strategies. While NetEase hasn't yet responded to this feedback, the community's call for change is gaining traction.
