A recent Reddit thread highlighted a significant issue in Marvel Rivals: broken hitboxes. Videos showcase Spider-Man hitting Luna Snow from an improbable distance, and other instances where hits register despite visually missing. While lag compensation has been suggested, the core problem appears to be flawed hitbox geometry. Professional players have further demonstrated inconsistencies, with right-side aiming consistently landing hits while left-side aiming often fails. This isn't an isolated incident; multiple characters exhibit severely broken hitboxes.
Despite this, Marvel Rivals, dubbed the "Overwatch killer," enjoyed a remarkably successful Steam launch. Over 444,000 concurrent players logged in on its first day—a number comparable to Miami's population. The primary complaint, however, centers on optimization. Players with cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050 report noticeable frame rate drops. Despite this performance issue, many players praise the game's fun factor and value proposition. Marvel Rivals' simpler revenue model is also a plus.
A key differentiator is the non-expiring battle pass. This removes the pressure to constantly grind, a feature likely contributing to positive player reception.
