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Want to jump into the fast-paced world of Marvel Rivals but keep getting hit with lag, frame drops, or stuttering? You’re not the only one. Tons of players are dealing with the same thing. That’s why I’ve put together this simple, straight-to-the-point guide about how to fix Marvel Rivals lagging and stuttering issues and get back to enjoying the game the way it’s meant to be played.

Why Is Marvel Rivals So Laggy?

So what’s actually causing all the lag in Marvel Rivals? Let’s take a quick look at what might be slowing things down:

  • Internet connection problems.
  • Apps like Steam, Discord, or NVIDIA might pop up over your game and mess with how smoothly it runs.
  • Demanding graphics settings that your system struggles to handle.
  • Programs running at the same time can eat up memory and slow the game down.
  • If your graphics card drivers aren’t up to date, the game might not run right.
  • Things like hardware acceleration might not be set up right, which can cause stuttering.

How to Fix Marvel Rivals Lagging and Stuttering

There are a few methods you can try to fix lag and stutter in Marvel Rivals:

1. Adjust In-Game Graphics Settings

One of the most effective solutions is lowering your in-game settings:

  1. Launch Marvel Rivals and go to the Settings.
  2. Go to the Display tab.
  3. Set these settings to Low:
    • Graphics Quality
    • Shadow Detail
    • Texture Detail
    • Effect Detail
    • Foliage Quality

Additionally, you can also set Low Latency Mode to NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency and Reflection Quality to Screen Space Reflection for better performance.

2. Set Super Resolution Sharpening to Zero

Many players report this as a game-changing fix:

Set your Super Resolution Sharpening to 0 in the game settings. This single adjustment has fixed stuttering issues for many players when other solutions failed. The game might look slightly different, but you’ll enjoy much smoother gameplay without the annoying stutters.

3. Enable or Disable GPU Acceleration

Hardware acceleration can significantly boost performance. Here is how to adjust it:

  1. Type settings in Windows Search.
  2. Go to System, then click on Display.
  3. Select GraphicsSettings.
  4. Then Change default graphics settings.
  5. Enable Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.

This setting reduces latency and improves Marvel Rivals FPS by letting your GPU handle more tasks. However, some players recommend to turn off the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. This is actually very common in PC gaming optimization, where what works for one system configuration might casue problems for another. The effectiveness of HAGS depends on:

  • Your specific GPU model and driver version.
  • Your CPU and how it interacts with your GPU.
  • The game’s own optimization and how it handles hardware acceleration.
  • Other system settings and background processes.

The best solution is to try both ways yourself. First, play with HAGS turned on for a while, and then try with it turned off. Stick with whichever option gives you smoother gameplay.

4. Disable Game Overlays

Game overlays often cause performance issues, too:

  • Steam overlay: Settings > In-Game > Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.
  • Discord overlay: User Settings > Game Overlay > Turn off Enable in-game overlay.
  • NVIDIA overlay: GeForce Experience > Settings > Scroll to Features > Turn off NVIDIA overlay.
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5. Configure Windows Graphics Settings for Marvel Rivals

Make sure Marvel Rivals uses your high-performance GPU:

  1. Type graphics settings in Windows Search then click Open.
  2. Locate the Marvel Rivals executable (typically at C:\Program Files\steam\SteamApps\common\MarvelRivals\MarvelRivals_Launcher.exe)
  3. Click right mouse button to open the Graphic Preference Options and select High performance.
  4. Save your changes.

Additional Fixes to Try

If you’re still experiencing lag and stutter issues in Marvel Rivals, even after you do all the above, try these additional fixes:

  • Switch to a wired internet connection instead of Wi-Fi for more stability.
  • Close unnecessary background applications.
  • Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version.

Marvel Rivals is a fun and fast hero shooter, and it’s way better when it runs smoothly. If you’re dealing with lag or stutters, try the fixes I mentioned above, especially turning down graphics settings and adjusting the Super Resolution Sharpening option. Not every fix works for everyone, so take your time and try them one at a time to see what helps on your setup. Once things are running better, you’ll be able to enjoy all the action without those annoying slowdowns.

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