NetEase's Marvel Rivals mistakenly bans innocent players. The developer, NetEase, issued a public apology for incorrectly banning a significant number of players who were not cheating. The error primarily affected users on non-Windows platforms.
Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck Users Impacted
On January 3rd, NetEase's community manager revealed that players using compatibility layers (such as those required for Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck) were wrongly identified as cheaters. The bans have since been lifted, and NetEase apologized for the inconvenience. They encouraged players to report actual cheating and offered an appeal process for wrongful bans. The Steam Deck's Proton compatibility layer is known for triggering some anti-cheat systems.
Calls for Universal Character Bans
Separately, many players are requesting the implementation of universal character bans. Currently, this feature is only available at Diamond rank and above. Players argue that extending this mechanic to all ranks would improve gameplay balance, allow for more strategic team building, and provide valuable learning opportunities for newer players. While NetEase hasn't yet responded to this feedback, the community's desire for change is clear.
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