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How To Fix Marvel Rivals Not Working

The latest title to feature heroes from the Marvel Universe, Marvel Rivals, is finally here. Itā€™s free to play on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, but some gamers are running into frustrating issues on launch. Hereā€™s how to fix Marvel Rivals not working.

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How To Deal With Marvel Rivals Not Working

Venom and Co. in Marvel Rivals as part of an article about how to fix the game not working.

As is the case with a lot of free-to-play games, servers can be unable to deal with the sheer volume of people trying to log in. Itā€™s a good problem to have for the developers, but itā€™s not a good first impression for gamers. However, if youā€™re running into problems, there are a few things to try before giving up on Marvel Rivals entirely.

  • Check Server Status
    • Despite being in its infancy, Marvel Rivals already has a solid social media presence. The official X account drops information on a consistent basis, and if thereā€™s a problem with the servers, itā€™s the place to go for updates. There are also services like Downdetector that track whether games are firing on all cylinders.
  • Restart the Game
    • If youā€™re trying to load up Marvel Rivals, and itā€™s just not working, closing and reopening it may do the trick. Itā€™s not a guaranteed fix, but if the problem is a lot of people having the same idea as you, trying over and over again might allow you to slip through the crack and join your squad.

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  • Check Internet Connection
    • Marvel Rivals is a game that needs a solid internet connection, as it doesnā€™t have a way to play offline. So, if the game isnā€™t working, it may be worth a trip to the modem to check whether itā€™s in need of a reboot. Itā€™s going to take a few minutes, but it beats sitting in front of the screen, just hoping the problem fixes itself.
  • Take a Break
    • Itā€™s a sad reality, but sometimes, trying to play a game on launch day is a losing battle. There are thousands and thousands of other people with the same idea, and theyā€™re not going to stop trying to play to make sure you have a good time. Thatā€™s why the best course of action may just be to walk away for a little while and allow the initial allure of the game to disappear.

And thatā€™s how to fix Marvel Rivals not working.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.


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Jackson Hayes is an Associate Editor at The Escapist. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose the ranks and became an editor. He's spent the last six years working at outlets such as CBR, Heroic Hollywood and Full Circle Cinema, where he's covered various sports games, Call of Duty, the MCU, and other major properties. You can follow him on Twitter @jacksonhayes67