It’s super frustrating when you’re trying to enjoy a new game, but lag and stuttering get in the way. If you’re playing Marvel Rivals, you’ve probably noticed it can be a choppy experience. It’s a common problem many players are facing, and it can really ruin a good match.

So, why is Marvel Rivals so laggy? The short answer is that the game seems to have some big optimization problems. This means the game isn't using your computer or console's power very well. Many players also believe there's a "memory leak," where the game uses more and more memory the longer you play, which eventually causes it to slow down and lag horribly.

Understanding the Lag in Marvel Rivals

When a game is not optimized, it struggles to run smoothly, even on powerful hardware. I remember being in the middle of an intense fight as Iron Man, about to unleash a final blast, when my screen just froze for a solid second. The game stuttered so badly that by the time it caught up, I had been knocked out. It wasn't my internet; it was the game itself struggling to keep up. This seems to be a common story for many people playing Marvel Rivals right now.

The issue gets worse the more you play in one session. You might notice that your first one or two matches run okay, but after that, the game starts to stutter more and more. This is a classic sign of a memory leak. I have a pretty decent gaming PC that can handle most new games on high settings, but with Marvel Rivals, I have to restart the game every hour or so. If I don't, it becomes an unplayable, stuttering mess. It’s a temporary fix, but it's the only thing that has worked for me so far.

While the game's developers will need to release patches to truly fix these performance issues, you can try a few things to help a little. Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date and try lowering the in-game settings. It might not solve the problem completely, but it can sometimes make the lag a bit more manageable until a proper fix comes out.

If you're looking to make some in-game purchases for cool new skins or items, you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for your favorite platform. By playing fun mobile games on the app, you can redeem your earnings for PlayStation or Xbox vouchers to use directly in the Marvel Rivals store.