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Marvel Rivals Fans Are Using the Invisible Woman to Detect Alleged Bot Matches

by Aria Mar 19,2025

The newly released Invisible Woman in Marvel Rivals is unexpectedly revealing something players suspect: bot opponents populating their lobbies. For weeks, players have debated the prevalence of bots in Marvel Rivals, theorizing that developer NetEase Games uses low-level AI to maintain player engagement. This discussion intensified after Season 1 introduced Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman last Friday—bringing more than just meta shifts.

Reddit user barky1616 shared a video showcasing an unusual Invisible Woman tactic. The video shows Sue Storm turning invisible and inexplicably blocking half the enemy team simply by standing in their path. The opponents don't attempt to circumvent her until she exits invisibility, at which point the battle resumes normally. This peculiar behavior fuels the bot theory, suggesting AI opponents struggle to recognize the obstruction.

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While this Invisible Woman trick might not work consistently, the video has sparked considerable debate. The community is grappling with the possibility of a significant bot problem in Marvel Rivals.

NetEase has yet to confirm the presence of AI opponents. IGN has contacted NetEase for comment regarding the alleged bot issue in Marvel Rivals.

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Despite the bot controversy, players are enjoying Season 1's content. The first wave introduced half the Fantastic Four, with The Thing and Human Torch arriving in the second wave. While we await their impact, you can explore the major balance changes from last Friday, the community's reaction to NetEase's mod crackdown, and the ongoing debate about Reed Richards' portrayal.