Many players resort to cheating to gain an unfair advantage in Marvel Rivals, employing tactics like auto-targeting for instant eliminations or shooting through walls for one-hit kills. The prevalence of cheating is unfortunately increasing.
However, community feedback indicates that NetEase Games' anti-cheat measures are proving effective, successfully identifying and flagging cheater activity within the game.
Dubbed the "Overwatch killer" by some, Marvel Rivals has enjoyed a highly successful Steam launch, boasting impressive sales figures. Its first-day peak player count surpassed 444,000, a number comparable to the population of Miami.
While optimization remains a key concern, with noticeable frame rate drops reported on certain graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050, many players find the game enjoyable and commend its fair monetization model. A significant positive is the non-expiring nature of battle passes, eliminating the pressure of feeling obligated to constantly grind. This feature alone could significantly influence player perception of the game.