Marvel Rivals: How to Fix Lag, High Ping, and Packet Loss

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Nothing ruins a fast-paced hero shooter like Marvel Rivals faster than lag, high ping, or random disconnects. If your game feels like you’re watching a slideshow, here are some simple ways to potentially fix your connection and keep your matches smooth.

1. Check Marvel Rivals’ Server Status

Before you start tweaking settings and blaming your Wi-Fi, check if the game servers are the problem.

• Visit sites like DownDetector or official Marvel Rivals social pages to see if there are any server outages or issues.

• If the servers are struggling, there’s not much you can do except wait it out.

If the servers are fine but your connection still isn’t, move on to the next steps.

2. Use a Wired Connection

Wi-Fi is great for streaming, bad for gaming.

• Use an Ethernet cable to get the most stable connection.

• If running a cable isn’t an option, try powerline adapters (they use your home’s electrical wiring to mimic an Ethernet connection).

• If Wi-Fi is your only option, get as close to your router as possible and avoid crowded networks (no downloading 4K movies while gaming).

3. Optimize In-Game Settings

Marvel Rivals has some built-in tools to help diagnose network issues.

• Turn on "Network Stats" in the display settings to monitor ping and packet loss.

• Use the Network Diagnostics Tool (found under "Other" settings) to check if the issue is on your end or the game’s servers.

• Manually select the best server before starting a match. The closer the server, the lower the ping.

4. Restart Your Network

A classic “turn it off and on again” actually works more often than you think.

1. Unplug your modem/router and wait 30 seconds.

2. Plug it back in and wait for it to fully restart.

3. Reconnect your device and try playing again.

If your ping is still sky-high, try the next step.

5. Close Background Apps & Prioritize Gaming Traffic

Other devices and apps can eat up your bandwidth, making your connection worse.

• Close unnecessary apps running in the background (especially downloads, streaming services, or auto-updates).

• If possible, pause large downloads from other devices in your household.

• If your router has Quality of Service (QoS) settings, set gaming traffic as a priority.

6. Change Your DNS Settings

Your DNS server affects how fast your game connects to the internet. Switching to a faster DNS provider can sometimes improve ping.

1. Open Network Settings on your PC or console.

2. Change your DNS server to:

   • Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

   • Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1

3. Save and restart your connection.

Final Blurb

If Marvel Rivals is lagging, stuttering, or freezing, start with the basics—check the servers, use a wired connection, and close background apps. If all else fails, restart your router, pick a better server, and tweak your DNS settings.

Now go enjoy your lag-free matches—or at least lose because of skill, not connection issues.

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