Marvel Rivals Cuts Memory Use, Boosts Stability with New Feature

Marvel Rivals is set to enhance the gaming experience with Season 2, introducing an innovative feature aimed at improving game stability and memory efficiency. Dive in to discover how this new feature works and what exciting events and updates await in the upcoming season.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events

Switch Shader Compilation Mode

NetEase is rolling out an exciting new experimental feature in Marvel Rivals to boost the game's stability and minimize its memory usage. Announced via a Twitter (X) post on April 30, the Switch Shader Compilation Mode is designed to elevate the gaming experience, particularly for players with lower RAM or those experiencing FPS issues.

In a detailed blog post on their website, Marvel Rivals shared insights into how this feature addresses player concerns about performance stutters and crashes caused by high memory usage during gameplay.

The blog explains, "To tackle memory overload, we're introducing an experimental feature in Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. With the Season 2 update, players can activate this feature through the PC launcher." This mode is especially beneficial for players with 16GB of RAM or less.

Upon activation, the game will see the following improvements:

• The shader compilation process will only run when first entering the game after a new game version or graphics driver update.
• Game memory usage is significantly reduced, minimizing severe FPS drops, frozen visuals, and crashes due to memory shortages.

However, the developers have noted some potential issues with this feature. At the start of each match, some materials might render abnormally for a few frames before returning to normal. Additionally, there might be some initial stutters, but these should resolve quickly, ensuring smooth gameplay for the rest of the match.

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops

Kick off Season 2 with Marvel Rivals' new Twitch Drops campaign, running from April 11 at 12:00 UTC to April 30 at 23:59 UTC. To claim the exclusive rewards, players need to link their Marvel Rivals accounts to their Twitch account and watch any Marvel Rivals streams with Drops enabled.

The rewards vary based on viewing duration and include:

• Watch for 1 hour to receive the Hellfire Gala Emote.
• Watch for 2 hours to earn the Hellfire Gala Spray.
• Watch for 3 hours to unlock the Hellfire Gala Player Icon.

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon

The latest Dev Vision from Marvel Rivals provided a sneak peek at Season 2's Hellfire Gala and announced plans for shorter seasons, introducing one new hero each month.

In preparation for Season 2, Marvel Rivals will undergo maintenance starting April 11 at 9:00 UTC, expected to last 2 to 3 hours.

This update introduces Emma Frost as a new playable character, complete with her X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire skins. Players can also explore a new Domination map, Hellfire Gala: Krakoa, and enjoy a new battle pass with 10 unique sets of heroic costumes.

Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by checking out our article below!