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NetEase Games’ latest superhero shooterMarvel Rivalshas taken the gaming world by storm, proving that there’s still plenty of room for innovation in the hero-shooter genre. While Sony’sConcordmight have crashed and burned due to its lack of fresh ideas and subpar character design,Marvel Rivalshas managed to capture players’ hearts with its engaging gameplay and distinctive charm.

A close-up of Moon Knight, one of the playable characters in Marvel Rivals.

However, as with any Unreal Engine 5 title, not everyone has a smooth experience when it comes to performance. The good news? A few tweaks to your settings can transform your stuttery superhero adventure into a buttery-smooth experience. And no, you don’t need Tony Stark’s tech budget to make it happen.

OptimizingMarvel Rivalsfor maximum performance

Let’s face it: whileMarvel Rivalslooks stunning with everything cranked up to maximum, most of us aren’t running around with RTX 4090s in our rigs. But thatdoesn’t mean we can’t have a great gaming experience. The key lies in finding the right balance between visual fidelity and performance.

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First up, let’s tackle your display settings. You’ll want to run the game in Fullscreen mode—notBorderless Windowed—to ensure your system dedicates maximum resources to the game.

For upscaling, DLSS is your best friend if you’re running an Nvidia RTX card, while FSR works wonders for everything else. Set Super Resolution Mode to Performance (the visual difference in Quality mode is negligible), and crank that Sharpening to 80.

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One of the most crucial yet overlooked settings is ‘Limit FPS’. Here’s a pro tip that might surprise you: having the highest possible FPS isn’t always the best solution. In fact, stable framerates often provide a much smoother experience than wildly fluctuating ones.

The secret to smooth gameplay lies in stability

Think of it this way: would you rather have your FPS bouncing between 90 and 140, or maintain a rock-solid 100? The constant changes in frame timing can actually make your game feel less responsive, even at higher average framerates.

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For optimal performance, set your FPS cap to match your monitor’s refresh rate—or if you’re not hitting those numbers consistently, lock it to whatever framerate you can maintain steadily. Running a 144Hz monitor but averaging 120 FPS? Lock it there. Your gameplaywillfeel much more consistent.

As for graphics settings, here’s where we separate the essential from the eye candy. While it might pain your inner Peter Parker, dropping most settings to Low willgive you the best competitive advantage. However, depending on your system, you’re able to keep Model Quality and Texture Detail at Medium or High without taking a significant performance hit.

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Remember to disable V-Sync and Frame Generation (hello, input lag), and enable Nvidia Reflex Low Latency if you’ve got an Nvidia card. These tweaks alone can make your game feel significantly more responsive.

The best part? With these optimizations,Marvel Rivalscan run smoothly even on modest hardware. You might not be getting the full “next-gen visual experience,” but you’ll be getting something far more valuable: a consistent, competitive performance that won’t let you down in the heat of battle.

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Have you tried these settings inMarvel Rivals? What other optimization tricks have you discovered? Share them in the comments below!

Soumyajit Mukherjee

Gaming Writer

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Soumyajit Mukherjee is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire, known for his deep dives into tactical shooters and co-op games. Since joining in June 2024, he’s focused on breakout multiplayer titles like Helldivers 2 and Marvel Rivals, bringing sharp analysis and veteran instincts to every story. His gaming journey began at a local café with the OG Modern Warfare 2, and from that very first frag, he’s been chasing the rush ever since.A former competitive Rainbow Six Siege team captain, Soumyajit has played and written about everything from CS:GO, Valorant, Overwatch, and Apex Legends to Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Battlefield. He’s proudly PC-first and has been since said LAN days… but with GTA 6 looming on the horizon, a long-overdue PS5 might finally sneak onto his setup.

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