Marvel Rivals out of video memory error: Possible fixes and reasons

Exploring the possible fixes of Marvel Rivals out of video memory error (Image via NetEase Games)
Exploring possible fixes for the Marvel Rivals out of video memory error (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Season 1 is now live. Along with the new update, several errors have made their way into the game, causing poor player experience. Among them, the out of video memory error stands out the most, as it can crash the game frequently. Therefore, players facing this error may want to know its cause. They would also want to fix it.

We discuss the potential reasons and possible fixes for the out of video memory error in Marvel Rivals.

Disclaimer: The information provided is speculative. The fixes are not official.


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What could cause the Marvel Rivals out of video memory error?

Players could be facing the Marvel Rivals out of video memory error for multiple reasons:

  • Not having enough VRAM
  • Graphics driver incompatibility issues
  • Excessive processes/applications running in the background

Also read: MR Server Connection Failed error: Possible fixes and reasons


Best ways to possibly fix the Marvel Rivals out of video memory error

The following section lists the possible fixes for the out of video memory error:

Make sure you have enough VRAM

Marvel Rivals system requirements (Image via Steam)
Marvel Rivals system requirements (Image via Steam)

To make sure you have enough VRAM to run Marvel Rivals, head to the title’s Steam Store page and scroll down to check out the system requirements section. If you don’t have a Graphics Card that is on par or above the specified specs, we recommend upgrading your GPU.


Reinstall/update to the latest graphics driver

The Nvidia app (Image via Nvidia)
The Nvidia app (Image via Nvidia)

Another reason you might be facing the “out of memory error” is because of outdated or incompatible graphics drivers. Depending on what card you own, you have to open their driver web page and download it. For example, if you have a Nvidia Graphics Card, you have to open their official website and manually search for the card’s name to download it. When you have downloaded the latest driver, install it.

Another way you can update your graphics driver is to open the Nvidia application and update it from there. The process is quite simple, as you just have to open the app, click on Drivers, and hit the download button (if there are new drivers).

Also read: How to get Shero of Wakanda Achievement in Marvel Rivals


Stop background applications

If you have several background applications running while playing, especially RAM-hungry ones, that could be the problem. To check, turn off all applications that are running in the background. An easy way to do this is to open Task Manager, click on the apps you want to stop and hit “End task.”

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