Smash Hitbox Controversy in Marvel Rivals

A recent Reddit thread highlighted a significant issue in Marvel Rivals: broken hitboxes. Videos showcased Spider-Man hitting Luna Snow from an improbable distance, and other instances of seemingly missed shots registering as hits. While lag compensation has been suggested as a cause, the core problem appears to be inaccurate hitbox detection. Professional players have demonstrated consistent inconsistencies, with shots to the right of the crosshair consistently connecting, while those to the left frequently miss. This points to a broader issue affecting multiple characters' hit detection geometry.

Despite this, Marvel Rivals, dubbed the "Overwatch killer," enjoyed a remarkably successful Steam launch. Over 444,000 concurrent players were recorded on its first day – a figure comparable to the population of Miami. While optimization remains a concern, particularly for users with lower-end graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050, experiencing noticeable frame rate drops, the overall player sentiment is positive. Many praise the game's enjoyable gameplay and fair monetization.

A key factor contributing to this positive reception is the non-expiring nature of battle passes. Unlike many other games, players aren't pressured into grinding excessively to complete them, a feature significantly influencing player perception.