A recent Reddit thread highlighted significant concerns regarding Marvel Rivals' hit detection system. A striking example showed Spider-Man successfully hitting Luna Snow from several meters away, a discrepancy captured in-game. Other instances showed hits registering despite visually missing the target. While lag compensation has been suggested as a contributing factor, the core issue appears to be flawed hitboxes.
Professional players have demonstrated consistent damage when aiming slightly right of the crosshair, yet consistently miss when aiming left, pointing to a broader problem with hitbox accuracy across multiple characters.
Despite this, Marvel Rivals, dubbed the "Overwatch killer," enjoyed a remarkably successful Steam launch. Over 444,000 concurrent players were recorded on its first day—a number comparable to Miami's population. While optimization issues, particularly noticeable on lower-end graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050, have been reported, many players praise the game's engaging gameplay and fair monetization.
A key differentiator is the non-expiring nature of battle passes. This eliminates the pressure often associated with completing battle passes quickly, a feature likely contributing to the game's positive reception.
