A Reddit user has discovered a mind-blowing bug in Marvel Rivals that penalizes players with less powerful computers. The issue lies in the fact that if your FPS (frames per second) is low, several heroes move slower and deal less damage! Considering that Marvel Rivals is a game demanding on PC hardware, this essentially makes it a pay-to-win game — but instead of paying the developers or publishers, you’re paying for better PC components!

Of course, this is a significant bug, not a feature of the game. However, it’s important to understand that developers are unlikely to fix this issue quickly. The root cause lies in the Delta Time parameter — a feature that allows games to function independently of frame rate. Without diving too deep into technical details, Delta Time is fundamentally important in game design. This is why addressing the problem may take some time.

The list of Marvel Rivals heroes affected by this bug includes:

  • Doctor Strange
  • Wolverine
  • Venom
  • Magik
  • Star-Lord

These heroes move more slowly, jump to lower heights, and deal less damage. It’s also possible that other heroes are impacted by this bug. For now, the best advice is to try to improve your FPS, even if it means sacrificing visual quality.

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