Marvel Rivals dev announces fixes for several heroes severely nerfed by FPS issues

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Marvel Rivals ended 2024 with a bang by quickly becoming the most popular hero shooter on the market, and now the game is poised to have a stellar 2025. It all starts with the arrival of Season 1 very soon, and there is a lot for players to anticipate. New content and features are always exciting, but the developer has also just announced upcoming fixes for several Marvel Rivals heroes severely nerfed by FPS issues.

There is a lot to be excited about for Marvel Rivals this year. We have outlined the 2025 roadmap starting with Season 1, and there are a lot of leaks floating about online that should have fans pumped for the future. These leaks include two more new characters said to be joining the game’s star-studded roster, and they also include new game modes.

Obviously, new characters, modes, maps, and more are the most exciting stuff to anticipate, but it’s paramount that NetEase continue to refine and improve the experience from a technical perspective. Fans have discovered heroes nerfed by performance issues, and the good news is that a fix is on the way for Season 1.

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NetEase announces fix for Marvel Rivals heroes nerfed by FPS issues

On Reddit, OP nyin_ showed gameplay footage and comparisons of five Marvel Rivals heroes nerfed by low FPS. The footage showed the differences between movement and damage when playing on 30FPS compared to 160FPS.

The nerfed heroes are Doctor Strange, Wolverine, Venom, Star Lord, and Magik. It’s possible there are more, but these are the characters backed up with gameplay evidence. This footage resulted in a lot of controversy as some fans blasted the game as “pay-to-win” because of players with better and more expensive hardware being rewarded with more damage and better movement.


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Fortunately, NetEase have now acknowledged the fault, and fixes are on the way. On the Marvel Rivals Discord, community manager, James, said the “team has noticed the recent discussions about hero movement and damage issues related to frame rate… [and] are planning upcoming fixes to address these concerns”.

Below are the planned fixes:

Hero Movement and Frame Rate Issues:

  • Some heroes are currently experiencing movement problems related to frame rates. This is something we’re aware of, and our upcoming S1 version will address and fix these issues.

Hero Damage and Frame Rate Issues:

  • A small number of heroes do have damage-related issues related to frame rates as well. After using “Feral Leap” (Shift), Wolverine’s “Savage Claw” (left-click) is notably affected by frame rate issues—especially in tests against stationary targets. However, in actual gameplay, the difference might not be very noticeable.
  • The underlying cause of these issues is tied to the client-side prediction mechanism, which is crucial for maintaining a smooth gameplay experience. We’re actively working on finding a comprehensive solution that fixes these issues without compromising the smoothness of the game. This will take some time, but rest assured, we are committed to addressing it, and you can expect a fix in a future patch.
Image credit: Marvel Rivals Discord

The good news is that the movement fix is arriving in Season 1, hopefully at the very beginning. NetEase are also fixing the difference in DMG, but it’s simply stated for a “future patch”. In addition to these fixes, NetEase are fixing mouse acceleration issues at the start of Season 1, too.

For more Marvel Rivals, check out our guides to the best Duelists and DPS characters, along with the best Vanguards and Tanks.

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Marvel Rivals

  • Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter