How To Disable Mouse Acceleration in Marvel Rivals

Mouse acceleration is detrimental to shooter games, and Marvel Rivals is no exception. The game inexplicably enables mouse acceleration by default, lacking an in-game toggle. This guide explains how to disable it.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration in Marvel Rivals

Because the game lacks an in-game option, you must manually adjust a configuration file. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type %localappdata% and press Enter.
2. Locate the "Marvel" folder, then navigate to "MarvelSavedConfigWindows".
3. Open the "GameUserSettings.ini" file using Notepad (or a similar text editor).
4. Add the following lines to the end of the file:

[/Script/Engine.InputSettings]
bEnableMouseSmoothing=False
bViewAccelerationEnabled=False

5. Save (Ctrl+S) and close the file.
6. Right-click "GameUserSettings.ini", select "Properties", check "Read-only", and click "Apply" and "OK".

This disables mouse acceleration within Marvel Rivals. For optimal results, also disable mouse acceleration in Windows:

1. In the Windows search bar, type "Mouse" and select "Mouse settings".
2. Click "Additional mouse options" in the top right corner.
3. Go to the "Pointer Options" tab.
4. Uncheck "Enhance pointer precision".
5. Click "Apply" and "OK".

Understanding Mouse Acceleration and Why It's Harmful

Mouse acceleration dynamically adjusts sensitivity based on mouse movement speed. Fast movements result in high sensitivity, slow movements in low sensitivity. While convenient for general use, this inconsistency is disastrous for shooters. Consistent sensitivity is crucial for building muscle memory and improving aim. Mouse acceleration prevents this muscle memory development by constantly altering sensitivity.

With mouse acceleration disabled, you'll enjoy improved aim and a more responsive gaming experience in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.