NetEase Games has issued a ban on players using keyboard and mouse adapters with their PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in Marvel Rivals. The company cites unfair competitive advantage due to increased control precision and aiming assistance retention as the reason for the ban.
Adapters such as XIM, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, KeyMander, and Brook Sniper, which simulate gamepad input from keyboard and mouse controls, are specifically targeted. This practice provides a significant edge, particularly in competitive modes with auto-aim enabled.
NetEase's statement clarifies their position: "We classify adapters as devices or software that mimic gamepad controls using keyboard and mouse input. This creates an uneven playing field, especially in competitive gameplay." Sophisticated detection tools are now in place to identify and penalize adapter use with high accuracy, resulting in account suspensions.
A separate issue affecting Marvel Rivals gameplay involves a correlation between higher FPS and increased ping. While less noticeable with already high ping, a jump from, for instance, 90ms to 150ms can severely impact gameplay. This appears linked to frame rate. Currently, the recommended solution is to wait for a game patch and experiment to find an optimal FPS/ping balance. Some players suggest maintaining an FPS around 90, although this might seem counterintuitive to players accustomed to higher frame rates in other games.
