The development team behind Marvel Rivals has officially classified the third-party plugin 'Blitz' as cheating software and banned its use in the hero shooter. In an announcement released on February 21, 2025, developers made their position clear while offering an amnesty period for players who may have used the software previously.
According to the statement, the Blitz plugin has been identified as a program that injects itself directly into the game process, providing users with unfair advantages by revealing typically hidden information. The plugin apparently grants access to confidential statistics like damage and healing numbers, while also enabling players to selectively ban heroes and even predict when opponents will use their ultimate abilities.
"[This program] severely undermining the fairness of our game," the development team stated in their announcement, making it clear why they've taken this stance against the third-party software.
In a move that will likely be appreciated by the community, the team has confirmed that players who have used Blitz in the past won't face retroactive penalties. However, this amnesty comes with the expectation that players will immediately cease using the plugin in future gameplay sessions.
This announcement comes as Marvel Rivals continues to establish itself in the competitive hero shooter space following its December 6, 2024 launch. For a free-to-play title featuring iconic Marvel heroes and villains, maintaining competitive integrity is crucial for long-term success.
What Does This Mean For Players?
The stance from developers is clear: any third-party plugins that interfere with the game process are considered cheating software. While the announcement specifically calls out Blitz, the warning extends to all similar tools that could provide unfair advantages.
If you've used Blitz or similar plugins previously, you should:
- Immediately stop using the plugin
- Uninstall it from your system
- Avoid other third-party tools that modify the game
For the broader Marvel Rivals community, this move signals the development team's commitment to maintaining a level playing field where victories are earned through skill and teamwork rather than external advantages.
The developers concluded their announcement with a request for community cooperation: "To uphold justice in our gaming universe and protect the integrity of your account, we strongly urge you to refrain from using any third-party plugins. Together, we can forge a vibrant and heroic gaming environment."
As Marvel Rivals continues to evolve in the competitive hero shooter landscape, these kinds of integrity-focused decisions will likely play a crucial role in shaping the game's competitive future across its PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.