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NetEase Rolls Out Server-Wide Throwing Detection and Victim Compensation in Marvel Rivals

The move follows paid bounty schemes that incentivized deliberate losses, disrupting competitive integrity.

Overview

  • NetEase activated an across-the-board detection system that pairs big-data analysis with manual review to identify malicious match-throwing.
  • A Victim Compensation Protocol now automatically restores ranked points for matches confirmed as sabotaged, with notifications sent via in-game mail.
  • Confirmed offenders face strict penalties up to permanent bans, and rules around negative gameplay such as AFK behavior have been tightened after verification.
  • Intlist, the third-party site tied to paid throwing, removed its bounty and payment features and says it will relaunch as a free documentation platform.
  • Coverage notes the bounty model appeared in other competitive titles as NetEase urges ongoing player reports and watches for potential copycats.