Mouse acceleration is a major drawback for competitive shooters, and Marvel Rivals is no exception. The game unfortunately enables mouse acceleration by default, lacking an in-game toggle. Here's how to disable it:

Disabling Mouse Acceleration in Marvel Rivals

Since the game settings don't offer a mouse acceleration option, you'll need to edit a configuration file. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type %localappdata% and press Enter.

2. Locate the "Marvel" folder, then navigate to "MarvelSavedConfigWindows".

3. Open the "GameUserSettings.ini" file using Notepad (or a similar text editor).

4. At the end of the file, paste the following lines:

   [/Script/Engine.InputSettings]
   bEnableMouseSmoothing=False
   bViewAccelerationEnabled=False

5. Save the changes (Ctrl + S), then close the file.

6. Right-click "GameUserSettings.ini", select "Properties", check the "Read-only" box, and click "Apply".

This disables mouse acceleration within the game. For optimal results, also disable it in Windows settings:

Disabling Mouse Acceleration in Windows

1. In the Windows search bar, type "Mouse" and select "Mouse settings".
2. Click "Additional mouse options" in the top right corner.
3. Go to the "Pointer Options" tab.
4. Uncheck "Enhance pointer precision".
5. Click "Apply" and "OK".

With mouse acceleration disabled in both the game and Windows, your aim will be significantly improved due to consistent sensitivity, allowing you to develop crucial muscle memory.

Why Mouse Acceleration Hurts Your Gameplay

Mouse acceleration alters your sensitivity based on your mouse movement speed. Fast movements result in higher sensitivity, and slow movements in lower sensitivity. While convenient for general use, this inconsistency is detrimental in shooters like Marvel Rivals. Consistent sensitivity is key for building muscle memory and improving accuracy. Mouse acceleration prevents this, constantly changing your aiming parameters.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.