Marvel Rivals: How to Fix Crashing on PC
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If Marvel Rivals keeps crashing on startup, freezing mid-match, or giving error messages like "An Unreal process has crashed: UE-Marvel", here are some simple fixes that might be able to help you get back in the game.
1. Check If Your PC Meets the Minimum Requirements
Before troubleshooting, make sure your system can actually run the game.
Minimum Specs
OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB (SSD recommended)
If your PC barely meets these, consider closing background apps or lowering in-game settings.
2. Update Windows and Graphics Drivers
Outdated drivers or system files can cause crashes.
Update Windows
Press Windows Key + I, go to Update & Security, then click Check for updates.
Update Your Graphics Drivers
For NVIDIA, update through GeForce Experience or download the latest driver from NVIDIA’s website.
For AMD, use Radeon Software to update drivers.
For Intel Arc, update via Intel Graphics Command Center.
If the game started crashing after a driver update, try rolling back to a previous version in Device Manager.
3. Verify Integrity of Game Files
Corrupted or missing files can cause crashes.
Steam Users
Open Steam and go to Library.
Right-click Marvel Rivals, select Properties.
Go to Installed Files and click Verify integrity of game files.
Epic Games Users
Open Epic Games Launcher, go to Library.
Right-click Marvel Rivals, select Manage.
Click Verify and wait for it to finish.
This will scan for any broken files and replace them if needed.
4. Run the Game as Administrator
Some crashes happen because the game does not have proper system permissions.
Navigate to the game’s installation folder.
Right-click MarvelRivals.exe and select Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator.
Click Apply, then OK.
5. Disable Overlays and Background Apps
Some software running in the background can interfere with the game.
Disable overlays
Steam: Go to Steam Settings > In-Game and turn off Enable Steam Overlay while in-game.
Discord: Open Settings > Game Overlay, then toggle off Enable in-game overlay.
NVIDIA GeForce Experience: Open Settings, find In-Game Overlay, and turn it off.
Close unnecessary background apps
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
End tasks like Razer Synapse, MSI Afterburner, and RGB control software.
6. Adjust Virtual Memory (If Running Low on RAM)
If Marvel Rivals crashes due to an "out of video memory" error, increasing virtual memory can help.
Open System Settings by pressing Windows Key + R, typing sysdm.cpl, and pressing Enter.
Click the Advanced tab, then under Performance, click Settings.
In the new window, go to Advanced and click Change under Virtual Memory.
Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size, then select Custom size.
Set Initial size to 1.5 times your RAM and Maximum size to 3 times your RAM.
Click OK, then restart your PC.
7. Set Launch Options (Steam Users)
Some players using Steam Deck or Linux have fixed crashes by setting launch options.
Open Steam, go to Library.
Right-click Marvel Rivals, select Properties.
In Launch Options, type:
SteamDeck=1 %command%Close the window and restart the game.
8. Reinstall the Game (Last Resort)
If nothing else works, a clean reinstall might be necessary.
Uninstall Marvel Rivals from Steam or Epic Games Launcher.
Delete leftover game files in:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\MarvelRivals\C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Marvel Rivals\
Restart your PC and reinstall the game.
Final Thoughts
If Marvel Rivals keeps crashing, start by updating drivers, verifying game files, disabling overlays, and adjusting virtual memory. If nothing works, a clean reinstall might be the best fix. Hopefully, this gets you back in the fight without random crashes sending you back to the desktop.
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