Cheaters Prolific in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals, dubbed the "Overwatch killer," has enjoyed a hugely successful Steam launch, boasting over 444,000 concurrent players on its first day – a number rivaling the population of Miami. However, the game's success isn't without its challenges.

A significant concern among players is the increasing number of cheaters exploiting advantages like instant-kill auto-targeting and wall-hacking. While the community reports that NetEase Games' anti-cheat measures are showing some effectiveness in detecting and flagging cheaters, the problem persists.

Performance optimization is another key area of player feedback. Users with graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050 have reported noticeable frame rate drops. Despite these issues, many players find the game enjoyable and praise its less demanding monetization system, particularly the non-expiring battle passes, removing the pressure of constant gameplay to maximize value. This feature alone could significantly influence player perception and retention.