Marvel Rivals "can't connect to server" on PS5 error: Potential fixes and reason

Marvel Rivals has become quite popular among PvP players after its launch on December 6, 2024. In fact, it racked up 400K gamers on Steam within just a few hours after the launch. However, some unlucky PS5 users are unable to play Marvel Rivals at the moment.

Every time they launch the game, they are hit by a "can't connect to server" error on their console. This could be from server issues due to high player traffic or a client-side error. If it's the former, there's not much you can do, but if it's the latter, there's something you can do to fix the situation and get back to the game.

In this article, we will discuss the potential causes and fixes of the "can't connect to server" error on PlayStation 5.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. These fixes mentioned here are not guaranteed to work for everyone.

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What's the potential cause of the "can't connect to server" error for Marvel Rivals on PS5?

"Can't connect to the server" error (Image via Tech-Demon on Reddit)

Some users are getting a strange "can't connect to server" error whenever they try playing Marvel Rivals on PS5. Many frustrated players took to Reddit to express their frustration and figure out if they were alone in this situation. As it turns out, they are not. Many have raised similar concerns regarding this error.

We analyzed PlayStation Network (PSN)'s network performance on downdetector.com, which is a site dedicated to monitoring real-time network traffic. According to Downdetector, PSN has been suffering from a major network outage since December 5, 2024, and hasn't recovered yet.

That seems to be the major cause of the "can't connect to server" error for Marvel Rivals on PS5.

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Potential fixes for Marvel Rivals "can't connect to server" errors on PS5

Since it's majorly a server-side issue, you will just have to wait for Sony to fix its servers. However, some users on a Reddit post have suggested that updating and restarting their PS5 should fix the issue. We are not sure if it will work, but it doesn't hurt to try. That said, we also suggest using mobile internet to log in to the game.

While the performance of mobile internet won't be the best, it could at least let you play the title. If this doesn't fix the issue, you will simply have to wait for Sony to fix its servers.