Marvel Rivals Addresses Low FPS Damage Issue Affecting Several Heroes

Players of Marvel Rivals experiencing reduced damage output at lower FPS settings (particularly 30 FPS) can breathe a sigh of relief. The developers have acknowledged a bug impacting damage calculations for certain heroes, including Dr. Strange and Wolverine, at these lower frame rates.

This issue, affecting heroes like Magik, Star-Lord, and Venom as well, manifests as decreased damage on some or all attacks when the game runs below 60 or 120 FPS. Community reports highlighted the problem, particularly noticeable when targeting stationary opponents. The discrepancy is less apparent during live matches.

The root cause appears to be linked to the game's client-side prediction mechanism, a common technique to minimize perceived lag. However, in this instance, it's causing inconsistencies in damage calculations at lower FPS.

While a precise fix date isn't available, the development team is actively working on a solution. A community manager confirmed the issue and offered reassurance that the upcoming Season 1 launch (January 11th) will address the problem, either fully resolving it or significantly mitigating its effects. Any remaining issues will be tackled in subsequent updates.

Despite early concerns about hero balance, Marvel Rivals, released in early December 2025, has enjoyed significant success, boasting an 80% player approval rating based on over 132,000 Steam reviews. The upcoming Season 1 update promises to further enhance the gameplay experience for all players, regardless of their system's FPS capabilities.