Marvel Rivals, the hotly anticipated "Overwatch killer," has launched to significant success on Steam, boasting a peak concurrent player count exceeding 444,000 on its first day – a number rivaling the population of Miami. While the game's reception is largely positive, with players praising its fun factor and straightforward monetization (battle passes don't expire!), a major concern revolves around optimization. Users with mid-range graphics cards, such as the Nvidia GeForce 3050, report noticeable frame rate drops.
However, a separate issue impacting the game's fairness is causing significant player frustration. Reddit discussions highlight erratic hit registration, with players demonstrating instances where attacks connect despite significant distance from the target. While lag compensation has been suggested as a contributing factor, the core problem appears to be flawed hitboxes. Professional players have even documented consistent inconsistencies, revealing a clear bias favoring hits aimed to the right of the crosshair while those to the left frequently miss. This points to broader issues with the accuracy and consistency of character hitboxes across multiple characters.
