NetEase Games has issued a ban on players using keyboard and mouse adapters with their PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in Marvel Rivals. The company cites unfair competitive advantages stemming from increased control precision and aiming assistance retention as the reason for the ban.
Adapters like XIM, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, KeyMander, and Brook Sniper, which simulate gamepad input from keyboard and mouse controls, are specifically targeted. This functionality provides a significant edge, particularly in competitive modes with auto-aim enabled.
NetEase's statement clarifies their stance: "We define adapters as devices or programs that emulate gamepad control using a keyboard and mouse. This creates an imbalance in the game, especially in competitive modes." The company employs sophisticated detection tools to identify adapter usage, resulting in account suspension upon detection.
Separately, a correlation has been observed between higher FPS and increased ping in Marvel Rivals. While less noticeable with low ping, a jump to 150ms from a baseline of 90ms can severely impact gameplay. This issue appears linked to frame rate. Currently, players are advised to wait for a game patch and experiment to find an optimal FPS/ping balance. Some suggest maintaining an FPS around 90 as a temporary solution, a strategy that might seem unusual to players accustomed to higher frame rates in games like Counter-Strike 2.
