Marvel Rivals stuttering and crashing on PC: Possible fixes and reasons

Marvel Rivals has been well-received by the gaming community, but some players are experiencing stuttering and crashing issues on PC. While occasional crashes are common and usually resolve on their own, frequent occurrences can be frustrating and significantly impact the user experience. If the issue persists, it indicates a problem on your end.

The root cause for this issue is difficult to pinpoint, but this can be caused by factors such as corrupted files, a system that doesn't meet the game's minimum requirements, outdated graphics drivers, and more.

This article will cover potential fixes for resolving the stuttering and crashing issues in Marvel Rivals on PC.

Note: The fixes mentioned in this article reflect the writer's opinion and are temporary solutions that might not work for everyone.

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How to possibly fix Marvel Rivals stuttering and crashing on PC

Here are certain steps that you can take to resolve the Marvel Rivals stuttering and crashing issue on PC.

1) Check your graphics drivers

Since Marvel Rivals is a new game, it's essential to have the latest graphics card driver. An outdated driver can cause crashes during gameplay or even on startup. To resolve this, check for updates for your graphics card (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).

Even if your driver is up to date, it's still a good idea to uninstall and reinstall it. After reinstalling, restart your system to see if the issue is resolved.

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2) Check for incompatible hardware

Marvel Rivals requires relatively advanced system specifications. If your system fails to meet the minimum requirements, the game may stutter or crash. Ensure your hardware meets the following minimum specs:

How to verify file integrity in Steam? (Image via Steam)

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 70 GB available space

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3) Incompatible software

Marvel Rivals runs an anti-cheat check on launch. Third-party applications like VPNs, antivirus software, or overlays can sometimes interfere with the game and cause crashes. Close any such applications before launching the game to avoid potential clashes.

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4) Verify the integrity of files

Corrupted files can cause crashes. This may occur if the download or installation is interrupted. Even a single corrupted file can cause issues. So it is better you check the integrity of the files, and to do so on Steam, follow these steps:

• Go to your Steam game library.
• Right-click on Marvel Rivals and select Properties.
• Click on Installed Files from the left panel.
• Select Verify integrity of game files.

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5) Enable GPU Debug mode

If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, enable GPU Debug Mode to help diagnose the problem. To do so:

• Open Marvel Rivals.
• In the launcher, click on the settings icon in the top-right corner.
• Check the "Start With GPU Debug Mode" option, then launch the game.

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6) Reinstall the game

If none of the above solutions work, the last resort is to reinstall the game.

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Marvel Rivals is available to play on all major gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.