Marvel Rivals Enhances Stability, Reduces Memory

Marvel Rivals' Season 2 update will roll out an experimental feature designed to enhance game stability and optimize memory consumption. Discover how this innovation works along with exciting upcoming events.

Exciting New Features Coming to Marvel Rivals

Introducing Switch Shader Compilation Mode

NetEase is testing a groundbreaking feature to significantly boost Marvel Rivals' performance while lowering memory demands. The developers revealed the Switch Shader Compilation Mode on April 30 via Twitter/X, specifically targeting smoother gameplay for users running lower RAM configurations.

The official blog elaborates on addressing player concerns about performance hiccups and crashes caused by excessive memory usage during matches.

"Our Season 2 solution introduces experimental Switch Shader Compilation Mode," explains the development team. "PC players can activate this through the launcher." The feature proves particularly beneficial for systems with 16GB RAM or less.

Enabled mode delivers these key improvements:

　●　Shader compilation occurs only during initial launch after updates
　●　Dramatically lowered memory usage prevents FPS dips, freezing, and crashes

The developers transparently note temporary graphical anomalies during match starts that quickly resolve, plus minor stuttering that stabilizes shortly thereafter.

Season 2 Twitch Drop Campaign

From April 11 (12:00 UTC) to April 30 (23:59 UTC), Marvel Rivals launches its Season 2 Twitch Drops. Players must link their game and Twitch accounts, then watch eligible streams with Drops enabled to earn rewards progressively.

The viewing-time based rewards include:

Season 2 Launch Imminent

Recent developer insights previewed Season 2's Hellfire Gala theme and revealed accelerated content plans featuring monthly hero introductions.

Servers will undergo maintenance beginning April 11 at 09:00 UTC (lasting 2-3 hours) to prepare for Season 2's arrival.

The update brings telepath Emma Frost as a playable character with X-Revolution/Blue Sapphire skins, the new Hellfire Gala: Krakoa Domination map, and a battle pass containing 10 heroic costume sets.

Marvel Rivals continues on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. Stay informed about latest developments through our coverage below!