"Troubleshooting Guide for Marvel Rivals: Fix Crashes, Freezes, Low Performance and Launch Issues"
Before We Start
This post is not official, and the information has been gathered from personal experience and community insights. If you have additional questions, feel free to comment or make a separate post about your issue. Together, we can raise awareness and let the developers know.
General Fixes
General fixes might not resolve all issues but are worth trying before diving into more specific solutions.
It is recommended to check this post out: Marvel Rivals release troubleshooting
- Delete Crash Logs: Navigate to
C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Marvel\Saved\Crashes
and delete all files. Crash logs can slow down your PC when they accumulate. - Disable Control Flow Guard (CFG): Some users report success with disabling CFG, but I have never tested this. Proceed cautiously.
- Avoid Mods: Mods can cause instability at this stage. Avoid using them until the game is patched.
- Reinstall the Game: Reinstalling can sometimes resolve issues with corrupted files.
- Check FPS (Frames Per Second):
- Below 30 FPS: Your system likely doesn’t meet the game’s requirements.
- 30–60 FPS: Performance is decent and likely not the issue.
- 60+ FPS: Performance should not be causing crashes or freezing.
- Compare System Requirements: To check your system configuration:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type
systeminfo
and press Enter.
- Close Unnecessary Applications: Ensure no other programs or browser tabs are running while playing.
Crashes
Step 1: Check Game Files
Follow this guide: How to verify file integrity .
Step 2: Identify the Crash Type
- Is it the game crashing or the PC crashing?
- PC Crash: The whole PC shuts down or crashes. Likely a hardware issue or insufficient system specs.
- Game Crash: Follow the steps below.
GPU-Specific Fixes
- AMD GPUs:
- Use the latest or most stable drivers.
- Play in fullscreen mode (reported to reduce crashes).
- Monitor GPU temperature.
- Lower graphics settings.
- Disable unnecessary AMD features (Some users report issues with anti-lag etc...).
- NVIDIA GPUs:
- Avoid features like DLSS (Dynamic Learning Super Sampling).
- Play in fullscreen mode.
- Update GPU drivers.
- Reduce graphics settings.
Freezing or Low Performance
- Play in fullscreen mode (Fixes freezing for me).
- Use an ethernet connection for better stability.
- Install the game on an SSD (helps with stuttering).
- Monitor FPS for drops.
- Lower graphics settings.
- Close unnecessary background programs.
- Overclocking(Not recommended, proceed with caution):
- Intel Cpu overclock guide
- Amd cpu overclock guide
- Gpu overclocking guide
Launch Issues
- Verify game file integrity.
- Check your internet connection.
- Run Steam as Administrator
- If nothing works:
- Open Task Manager.
- End the task for “Steam Client WebHelper.”
- Wait for Steam to reopen automatically.
- Sign in and relaunch the game.
When Nothing Works
- Be Patient: This could be a UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) issue, not the game itself. I doubt there will be any major fixes.
- Experiment: Everyone’s setup is different. Try it out yourself.
- Comment and Collaborate: Share your issue here or in other posts to help others with similar problems.
Final Notes
This guide consolidates community insights and my personal experience. While it may not cover all scenarios, I hope it helps you troubleshoot the issues. Don’t hesitate to reach out for support or share additional tips in the comments.