Marvel Rivals is one of the biggest games of the year, hitting over 444,000 concurrent players on Steam on its first day. However, just like every other new game, this one also has its fair share of issues. While it offers a thrilling hero shooter experience, some players are complaining about their game either constantly crashing or stuttering.
The worst part is that even those who have high-end hardware are also reporting such issues. But if you’re currently in the same boat, don’t worry, as we will walk you through a handful of methods that will get rid of the problems and help you get a smooth gaming experience.
Why is Marvel Rivals crashing or stuttering on my PC?
There isn’t just one reason for these issues. Instead, several factors can cause crashing or stuttering, such as:
- Outdated GPU drivers.
- Temporary bug or glitch.
- Incorrect graphics settings.
- Not using an SSD.
- Corrupt or missing game files.
How to fix Marvel Rivals crashing or stuttering on PC
Before you move on to the advanced solutions, we recommend restarting your PC first. This is because in most cases, a simple restart can get rid of temporary bugs or glitches that may be causing the problems. But if that doesn’t work, feel free to proceed to the methods mentioned below.
Step
Replace or repair game files
If any of the game files are corrupt or missing, the game will continue to crash until you do something about it. Thankfully, Steam and Epic Games have a feature through which you can quickly fix them.
Steam
- Launch Steam and go to your Game Library.
- Right-click on Marvel Rivals and select ‘Properties.’
- Go to the Installed Files section and select ‘Verify integrity of game files.’
Epic Games
- Go to your Epic Games library.
- Click on the three vertical dots below Marvel Rivals’ icon.
- Click on ‘Manage.’
- Select ‘Verify’ next to Verify Files.
Now, if any of the files are missing or corrupt, the feature will replace or repair them. Once done, try playing the game again to see if the crashing is fixed.
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Make sure your system isn’t overheating
Many people don’t know this, but overheating is a big cause of crashes and stuttering. This happens when your GPU or CPU gets too hot and the system has to force quit any running application to prevent the components from getting damaged.
To monitor the temperature of your components, use a tool like HWiNFO or MSI Afterburner. These will display real-time information on the screen. If you notice the temps are getting too high, exit the game and shut down your PC. Then, take the necessary steps to prevent overheating, such as cleaning your PC and replacing the thermal paste of your CPU and GPU.
We also recommend improving the airflow inside your case with the help of extra case fans and proper cable management.
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Update your GPU drivers
A player on on Reddit claimed they were facing stuttering in Marvel Rivals, and their game even crashed two times. However, they were able to fix the issue by updating their GPU drivers.
To install the latest drivers, head over to the official website of your GPU’s manufacturer. Or, if you have the dedicated application of your GPU installed, like the Nvidia App or AMD Radeon Software, you can use it to update to the latest version.
Step
Lower your CPU performance core ratio (For Intel 14th gen CPUs)
If you have an Intel 14th gen CPU, you might be able to fix the issues by lowering your CPU’s performance core ratio to 53. According to a player, they own a 14th-gen Intel processor, and their problem got fixed after doing this. You can adjust this by going in the Basic Tuning section of the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility software.
