As *Marvel Rivals*' competitive scene heats up, NetEase Games has stepped up its game with a new feature designed to deliver a smoother, lag-free experience: Raw Input. Here's how to harness its power.

What Is Raw Input in Marvel Rivals?

Introduced in the March 14, 2025, patch, Raw Input lets you enjoy direct mouse input without external interference. This translates to less lag and faster response times—a significant advantage in online matches. PC players will especially appreciate the enhanced speed for counters and team support, crucial in the increasingly strategic and skill-based Marvel Rivals meta.

How To Use Raw Input in Marvel Rivals

Enabling Raw Input is a breeze. After launching the game, head to the Settings menu. From there, navigate to the Keyboard submenu for a detailed list of PC control options. You'll find the Raw Input toggle; simply enable it and you're ready to dominate your next match.

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The Impact of Raw Input: A Player's Perspective

The impact of Raw Input on the competitive scene remains to be seen. The noticeable improvement will vary from player to player, depending on factors like monitor refresh rate and mouse responsiveness. Raw Input's effectiveness might be subtle for some, while others will experience a significant boost.

Beyond Raw Input, Marvel Rivals offers a wealth of customizable settings to optimize your gameplay. Experiment with crosshair styles, sensitivity adjustments, and other options to fine-tune your controls for pinpoint accuracy. Remember, if Raw Input doesn't improve (or even hinders) your performance, you can easily disable it in the same settings menu.

The Future of Marvel Rivals

As a relatively new feature, Raw Input's long-term impact on Marvel Rivals gameplay needs further observation. The game's popularity continues to grow since its successful first season launch, fueled by the promise of new heroes and villains. We hope to see more player-enhancing features like Raw Input in the future.

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