Marvel Rivals Keeps Crashing? Fix!

Marvel Rivals crashing mid-match or closing to the desktop usually stems from corrupted game files or permission conflicts. These steps will guide you through isolating the cause without risking your save data or account progress.

Why this happens

Crashes often result from outdated GPU drivers, missing game files, or third-party overlays interfering with the game's executable.

Steps

1. 01
   Perform a full system restart, not just Sleep, to clear memory and kill hung background processes.
2. 02
   Update your GPU drivers by visiting nvidia.com/drivers, amd.com/support, or intel.com/drivers and running the latest installer for your hardware.
3. 03
   On Steam, right-click Marvel Rivals in your library and select Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. For Epic Games, click the three dots under the game, select Manage, and choose Verify.
4. 04
   Open Discord Settings > Game Overlay and toggle off Enable in-game overlay to prevent rendering conflicts.
5. 05
   Navigate to your game folder by right-clicking Marvel Rivals in Steam > Manage > Browse local files. Go into the Marvel folder, right-click the Marvel.exe file, and select Run as administrator to bypass permission blocks.
6. 06
   If crashes persist, uninstall the game completely through your launcher and perform a fresh installation to ensure no registry or file corruption remains.

Still not working?

If the game still crashes, check for overheating issues; if your GPU or CPU temperatures spike during a match, your PC may force a shutdown to protect hardware. Use monitoring software like MSI Afterburner to check temps and ensure your cooling vents are clear of dust.

Frequently asked questions

Will verifying game files delete my progress?

No, verifying game files only checks for corrupted or missing local data and replaces them with official versions. Your game progress is tied to your account servers, not local files.

Do I really need to run the game as an administrator?

Yes, sometimes Windows restricts the game from accessing specific system folders it needs to run, which can cause the game to bail out silently during matches.