Marvel Rivals Players Ask: Can We Ditch This Annoying UI Ping Already?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Marvel Rivals players are requesting a change to how the game handles switching between controller and mouse inputs, citing accessibility concerns with the constant UI prompts. Hopefully, NetEase Games will listen and give everyone a smoother experience, eh?
Right, so Marvel Rivals, the hero shooter that's got everyone comparing it to Overwatch (in both good ways *and* the 'please fix this' ways), is facing a request from players who use multiple input devices. And fair dinkum, it's a bloody reasonable one.
As reported by Game Rant, a player named Scrat-Scrobbler (love the name, mate!) took to Reddit to explain the issue. See, Marvel Rivals supports using both a mouse and a controller simultaneously, which is brilliant for accessibility and folks who like a bit of both worlds. The problem? Every time you switch between the two, the game throws up a massive UI banner and a high-pitched 'ping' to let you know. It's like the game's shouting, "Oi! Controller now!" or "Mouse this way!" - Every. Single. Time.
Now, for your average player, maybe it's a minor annoyance. But for disabled players, or anyone who relies on quickly switching between inputs, it’s a proper hurdle. Scrat-Scrobbler rightly points out that it can disrupt gameplay and be generally distracting. Other players chimed in support in the comments, agreeing that NetEase Games (the devs) could, and should, do something to improve this.
Why is this important, though? Because it highlights a crucial point: Accessibility isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about creating a genuinely inclusive experience. (And, let's be honest, a less annoying one). We've seen this before - remember when Overwatch had a similar issue with input switching? The devs eventually sorted it out, making things much smoother for everyone. (Good on them!).
NetEase Games has been pretty good about listening to the community so far. They've already rolled out a new smurf detection system (which, apparently, snuck in with Season 3 – sneaky!). Plus, they’re teasing swimsuit skins and a Fantastic Four collaboration for Season 3. It sounds like they're actively trying to improve things. But can they fix something so basic? Hopefully, this request gets some traction, and we see a similar solution implemented in Marvel Rivals. A simple toggle in the settings to disable the banner and ping could make a world of difference.
So, keep an eye on this one, folks. It might seem like a small thing, but it could be a big step towards making Marvel Rivals a more accessible and enjoyable game for everyone. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to practice my hero-shooting skills... with *one* input device at a time. (I'm not coordinated enough for both, frankly!)
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Accessibility, NetEase Games, Hero Shooter, Game Rant
Original article: Game Rant