How To Disable Mouse Acceleration in Marvel Rivals

Mouse acceleration is a major drawback for competitive shooters, and Marvel Rivals is no exception. Frustratingly, the game defaults to mouse acceleration with no in-game option to disable it. Here's how to fix that.

How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Marvel Rivals

Since the game lacks an in-game setting, you'll need to edit a configuration file. It's easier than it sounds:

1. Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Marvel\MarvelSavedConfig\Windows folder.
3. Open GameUserSettings.ini with Notepad (or your preferred text editor).
4. At the end of the file, paste the following lines:

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

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

You've successfully disabled mouse acceleration in-game. For optimal results, also disable it in Windows:

1. Search for "Mouse settings" in the Windows search bar.
2. Click "Additional mouse options."
3. Go to the "Pointer Options" tab and uncheck "Enhance pointer precision."
4. Click "Apply" and "OK."

Now enjoy consistent sensitivity and improved aim in Marvel Rivals!

What is Mouse Acceleration and Why is it Bad for Marvel Rivals?

Mouse acceleration dynamically adjusts your sensitivity based on your mouse movement speed. Fast movements result in higher sensitivity, while slow movements result in lower sensitivity. While this might seem convenient for general use, it's detrimental to shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Consistent sensitivity is crucial for building muscle memory and improving aim. Mouse acceleration undermines this by constantly changing your sensitivity, making precise aiming difficult and hindering your progress.

With mouse acceleration disabled, you'll experience a linear and predictable response, leading to more consistent and accurate aiming.

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