Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will introduce an experimental feature designed to enhance the game's stability and optimize memory consumption. This article provides an in-depth look at how this feature operates, along with details about upcoming events and game updates.
Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events
Switch Shader Compilation Mode
NetEase is preparing to launch an experimental feature aimed at boosting Marvel Rivals' stability while cutting down on memory usage. A Twitter (X) announcement on April 30 revealed the upcoming Switch Shader Compilation Mode, designed to improve gameplay—especially for users with limited RAM or persistent FPS concerns.
Marvel Rivals also published a detailed blog explaining what the new feature brings. According to the post, the developers recognize player feedback regarding performance stuttering and crashes resulting from high memory consumption during play.
The blog stated, "To address memory overload, we are introducing an experimental feature in Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. When Season 2 goes live, players can activate this option via the PC launcher." This setting is particularly recommended for systems with 16GB of RAM or less.
Once enabled, the game will benefit in the following areas:
● Shader compilation will only occur when first launching the game after a new version or graphics driver update.
● Game memory usage will be substantially reduced, minimizing severe FPS drops, screen freezes, and crashes due to insufficient memory.
That said, developers have listed a few known issues when using this mode. For instance, at the start of a match, certain textures might appear incorrectly for several frames before normalizing. Occasional stuttering may also occur initially but typically resolves quickly once the match is underway.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops
Marvel Rivals kicks off Season 2 with a new Twitch Drops campaign running from April 11 at 12:00 UTC through April 30 at 23:59 UTC. Players can receive exclusive rewards by linking their Marvel Rivals and Twitch accounts and watching any Marvel Rivals stream with Drops enabled.
Rewards are based on total watch time. Available items include the following:
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon
Marvel Rivals’ latest Dev Vision offered a sneak peek into the upcoming Season 2 Hellfire Gala and confirmed plans for shorter seasons along with a new hero each month.
In just a few hours, Marvel Rivals will enter maintenance ahead of Season 2’s release. Maintenance begins on April 11 at 9:00 UTC and is expected to last around two to three hours.
This update introduces Emma Frost as a new playable hero, featuring her X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire outfits. Players will also gain access to a new Domination map—Hellfire Gala: Krakoa—and a fresh battle pass that includes 10 brand-new heroic costume sets.
Marvel Rivals is playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on Marvel Rivals, check out our coverage below!
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