Getting good performance in Marvel Rivals isn’t just about having powerful hardware. The right Marvel Rivals settings can make a huge difference in how smoothly the game runs and can help reduce errors.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about optimizing Marvel Rivals for the best possible frame rates while keeping the game looking decent.
The first step to getting better FPS is optimizing your display settings. These affect both visual quality and game responsiveness.
Setting | Recommended Value |
Display Mode | Fullscreen |
Resolution | Your monitor’s native |
Aspect Ratio | Match your display |
Anti-Aliasing | DLSS (NVIDIA) or FSR (AMD) |
Super Resolution Mode | Quality/Ultra Quality |
Super Resolution Sharpening | 70-80 |
Frame Generation | Off |
Low Latency Mode | NVIDIA Reflex/AMD equivalent |
Brightness | 55-70 |
V-Sync | Off |
FPS Limit | Off (or match monitor) |
Show FPS | On |
Network Stats | On |
These settings have the biggest impact on your frame rate. Some options hit performance harder than others, so knowing what to lower first is important.
Setting | Recommended Value |
Global Illumination | SSGI – Low Quality |
Reflection Quality | Screen Space Reflections |
Model Detail | Medium |
Post-Processing | Low |
Shadow Detail | Low |
Texture Detail | Medium |
Effects Detail | Low |
Foliage Quality | Low |
While audio settings don’t affect your frame rate much, they can help you hear important game sounds better and reduce distractions.
Setting | Recommended Value |
3D Enhancement | On |
Music Volume | Low/Off |
Playback Mode | Headphones |
Voice Chat Volume | 50 |
If you’re really focused on getting the highest possible frame rates, these are the most important settings to adjust:
Setting | Recommended Value |
Resolution Scale | 100% |
Shadow Quality | Low |
Effect Quality | Low |
Post-Processing | Low |
Global Illumination | SSGI Low |
Here’s a complete breakdown of recommended settings based on your graphics card:
Setting | High-End (RTX 3070+/6800+) | Mid-Range (RTX 2060/5700) | Budget (GTX 1060/580) |
Resolution | Native | Native | 1080p |
DLSS/FSR | Quality | Balanced | Performance |
Textures | Ultra | High | Medium |
Shadows | Medium | Low | Low |
Effects | Medium | Low | Low |
Global Illumination | SSGI Medium | SSGI Low | Off |
Model Detail | High | Medium | Low |
Post-Processing | Medium | Low | Low |
Reflection Quality | Screen Space | Screen Space | Screen Space |
Foliage Quality | Medium | Low | Low |
Super Resolution Mode | Ultra Quality | Quality | Performance |
Super Resolution Sharpening | 80 | 70 | 60 |
Frame Generation | Off | Off | Off |
V-Sync | Off | Off | Off |
FPS Limit | Off | Match Monitor | Match Monitor |
Let’s talk about getting the most out of your graphics settings. If you’re using an NVIDIA card, DLSS is your best friend here. Set it to Quality mode – it’ll give you better performance without making the game look like it’s running on a potato. For AMD users, FSR works pretty much the same way. Just remember to keep the sharpening between 70-80 – anything higher starts to make the game look weird, especially around character edges.
About resolution scaling – start at 100% and work your way down only if you absolutely need to.
For texture settings, it’s pretty straightforward – if you’ve got 6GB or more VRAM, crank those textures up to High. The game barely takes a performance hit from texture quality if you’ve got the memory for it. Running a card with 4GB or less? Keep textures on Medium or Low to avoid stuttering during intense fights.
The global illumination setting is probably the biggest performance killer in the game. SSGI Low gives you most of the visual benefit without destroying your frame rate. If you’re struggling to hit 60 FPS, this should be the first thing you turn down.
If you’re playing through Steam, add these launch options for extra performance:
+fps_max 0 -novid +r_drawparticles 0 +mat_disable_fancy_blending 1 -forcenovsync
Remember to restart Marvel Rivals after making major settings changes – some of them only take effect after a restart. You might need to adjust these settings slightly based on your specific setup, but this should give you a solid foundation for getting the best possible performance.