Summary
- Marvel Rivals alerts all players when a cheater is detected, ending the match without anyone's stats being impacted.
- Many players have been frustrated with the game's cheaters since its release.
- Some are calling for other major online titles to implement the same safeguard.
One Marvel Rivals player recently discovered that, once a cheater is detected, every player in a match is alerted, and the bout ends without impacting anyone's stats. Cheaters are a constant problem in online games, and Marvel Rivals is no exception. Many players have cited encounters with these rule breakers, especially in higher levels of ranked play.
NetEase Games' popular hero shooter is currently nearing the middle of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which has introduced Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman to Marvel Rivals. The developers have stated that players can expect to see Human Torch and The Thing added to the title's ever-expanding roster in a large mid-season update. In an effort to keep the community excited and engaged, the developers also promised that they would be releasing a new hero every six weeks. While many gamers were surprised to hear that new characters would continue to arrive so quickly, they were also enthusiastic about NetEase Games' approach to keeping the playerbase invigorated.
Marvel Rivals Players Are Disappointed With Battle Pass Progression
Marvel Rivals fans take to social media to express disappointment with battle pass progression in NetEase Games' popular hero shooter,
In a recent post on Reddit, BeautifulAd399 shared a screenshot of what happens when a cheater is caught in the middle of a game. The words "cheating player detected" appear in bold red letters against a yellow background. The text underneath explains that the match has been canceled, and nothing that happened during the match will be recorded on the player's career page. This was welcome news to many players, as a large portion of the community had been frustrated with cheaters in Marvel Rivals in the past.
Marvel Rivals Punishes Cheaters While Safeguarding Its Community
Fellow players were enthusiastic in the comments, exclaiming that NetEase Games is making the right move. Many gamers seem to acknowledge that cheaters will always be a problem in online games, but it's up to developers to choose how they punish these people while safeguarding the rest of the community. Numerous fans were relieved to hear that a match with a cheater is essentially erased without negatively impacting any of the players who weren't cheating. NetEase Games has a history of exposing cheaters and banning them from play. After the hero shooter's beta period, Marvel Rivals shared the names of cheaters it had banned, showing commitment to punishing any player that chooses to break the game's rules.
Many fans were quick to note that Call of Duty handles cheaters very differently, criticizing the first-person shooter. When cheaters are caught in CoD matches, they are penalized, but the game doesn't always end. Instead, the cheater may cease to do damage or incur some other kind of nerf. However, this doesn't erase the harm the player may have already caused, as the eliminations they received are still counted against everyone else in the match, potentially impacting one's stats negatively. Many fans were so happy with Marvel Rivals' method of handling cheaters, that they have called for CoD to do the same.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
