NetEase's Marvel Rivals mistakenly bans innocent players. The developer, NetEase, issued an apology for wrongly banning numerous players who were using compatibility layers like those for macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. These players were flagged as cheaters during a crackdown on actual cheating activity. The bans have since been lifted.
The incident highlights the challenges of anti-cheat systems in detecting legitimate gameplay from those using compatibility software. Proton, the SteamOS compatibility layer, is known for triggering false positives in some anti-cheat systems.
Separately, players are calling for the implementation of character bans across all ranks in Marvel Rivals. Currently, this feature is only available at Diamond rank and above. Players argue that expanding character bans to lower ranks would provide a more balanced and enjoyable experience, allowing players to learn the system and develop more diverse team strategies.
Community feedback emphasizes the importance of character bans as a form of soft balancing, enhancing gameplay at all skill levels. NetEase has yet to publicly respond to these requests.
