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Marvel Rivals Bans Keyboard and Mouse Adapters to Ensure Fair Play

Jan 15, 2025 11:02 AM

Netease Games has officially banned the use of keyboard and mouse adapters in the console version of Marvel Rivals to ensure fair play. This decision comes after concerns that these adapters could give players an unfair advantage in aiming and control, especially in competitive online scenarios. To combat this, Netease has implemented in-game detection software that works to identify users of such hardware. Players are also encouraged to report suspected users to maintain a balanced gaming environment. The penalties for using these adapters can range from temporary account suspensions to permanent bans and removal from leaderboards.

What are the implications of banning keyboard and mouse adapters in Marvel Rivals?

The ban aims to foster a level playing field among players by eliminating the advantages that keyboard and mouse users could exploit, addressing the balance between console and PC gameplay. This ensures that players using standard controllers can compete fairly without being outmatched by those utilizing keyboard and mouse setups.

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play fighting game that features popular characters from the Marvel universe, creating an immersive and competitive experience. It has gained significant traction, reaching impressive player counts soon after launch, highlighting the growing interest in competitive gaming among Marvel fans.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-01-15 11:18:03
It's great to see developers taking steps to maintain a fair playing field, especially in competitive games like Marvel Rivals. Banning keyboard and mouse adapters could help keep the gameplay experience genuine for console players, ensuring that skill rather than hardware defines success.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-01-15 11:12:04
Banning keyboard and mouse adapters in Marvel Rivals is a smart move to keep the competitive scene fair and engaging for all players. It’s always a bummer when tech can skew the balance, so this will help maintain the integrity of console gaming and keep the focus on skill and strategy
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