Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" error: possible reasons and fixes

The Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" is one of the most common issues players have faced after the launch of NetEase's latest Hero Shooter title. The popped-up prompt says, "The anti-cheat is currently inactive. Please review the server configuration or restart the game".

This unfortunate error prevents them from diving right into the high-octane action with their Marvel Hero. There are no such official fixes provided by NetEase developers that could permanently resolve this error. However, players must try some standard fixes to overcome this issue.

Keeping that in mind, this article will explore the standard fixes that'll help players resolve the infamous Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" error. Meanwhile, we'll also highlight the issues causing this unfortunate problem.

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Possible reasons and fixes for Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" error

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Potential Causes

The Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" can be a client or server-sided issue. There could be a few possible reasons causing this unfortunate error after entering the game. If players keep closing the launcher every time they close the game, it might cause the anti-cheat issue. On the other hand, there's a slight chance for it to be a server-side issue. However, we haven't heard anything from NetEase regarding this unfortunate error.

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Possible Fixes

1) Keep running the launcher in the background

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According to a few players from MR's official Reddit thread, this particular fix has been fruitful in resolving the issue for them. Make sure to select the "Minimize to system tray" option rather than the exit launcher. Besides that, also check off the box where it says "Exit Launcher when the game starts." As a result, you can keep the anti-cheat running in the background and resolve the Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" error.

Here's how to do it:

• Click on Play to open Marvel Rivals.
• Navigate to the settings option inside the launcher.
• In the Close Launcher option, ensure to check the Minimize to System tray option.
• Go to the Other settings and tick off the Exit Launcher when the game starts option.

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2) Restart Steam and the game

If the Marvel Rivals "The anti-cheat is currently inactive" still persists, restart the Steam application and the game for a fresh start. This might help you overcome the unwanted error.

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3) Restart the PC

This may not seem like a proper fix, but according to some players in the forum, a simple PC restart has resolved the issue for them. Therefore, we highly advise you to give this a shot.

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4) Wait for a patch

As discussed, there is a remote possibility that the error is a developer-sided problem. In such cases, stay tuned on the Marvel Rivals' official forums and wait for some time till the NetEase developers release a patch or provide a permanent solution to this problem.

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