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How to fix Marvel Rivals “stuck at 99% on the loading screen” issue

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Abdul Haddi
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How to fix Marvel Rivals “stuck at 99% on the loading screen” issue
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Marvel Rivals players have been complaining about different issues since the game was launched. Previously, there were reports about the game constantly crashing and stuttering, preventing players from enjoying the new FPS title. In fact, some were even complaining about FPS drops, which were causing the game to lag. And now, it seems like they are being met with another issue, which is making the game stuck at 99% on the loading screen.

While the game loads fine for some players after around two minutes, others have to restart the game. However, in some cases, even after restarting the game, Marvel Rivals still gets stuck on the loading screen. If you’re currently in the same boat, don’t worry, as we’ll walk you through some methods that will help you fix this problem in no time.

How to fix Marvel Rivals stuck at 99% loading screen issue

Here are some methods you can follow to fix the issue if it isn’t getting resolved on its own.

Step

1

Shift the game to an SSD

SSDs may cost more than standard HDDs, but they are significantly faster and more reliable. They offer quick boot and game load times, improving your overall gaming experience. If you have an SSD installed, it might be a good idea to move Marvel Rivals from an HDD to the SSD. Many players on the Steam Community Forum claimed they were able to fix the “stuck at 99%” issue in Marvel Rivals by shifting the game to an SSD, so you might want to try this solution as well.

Step

2

Verify the game files

Marvel Rivals can also get stuck at the loading screen if there is something wrong with the game files. If the files become corrupt or some of them are missing, you will continue to face different issues. Thankfully, both Steam and Epic Games have a feature that can help fix this quickly.

Steam

  • Open Steam and go to the list of games you have.
  • Right-click on Marvel Rivals.
  • Access the Properties.
  • In the Installed Files section, click on ‘Verify integrity of the game files.’
Verify files on Steam, Image by PC Guide.

Epic Games

  • Launch Epic Games.
  • Click on the three horizontal dots below Marvel Rivals.
  • Select Manage.
  • Click on ‘Verify.
Epic Games Verify files option, Image by PC Guide.

Step

3

Power cycle your PC

In some cases, a temporary bug or glitch might be causing Marvel Rivals to get stuck at 99% on the loading screen. These bugs and glitches don’t go away with a simple restart. Instead, you need to perform a power cycle.

  • Turn off your PC.
  • Remove its power cables.
  • Wait for around five minutes.
  • Plug the cables back in and turn the PC on.
  • Try playing Marvel Rivals again to see if the problem is resolved.

About the Author

Abdul Haddi

Abdul is a tech writer and Editor for PC Guide, specializing in all things tech, gaming, and hardware.