Marvel Rivals is set to enhance gameplay with the introduction of a new experimental feature in Season 2, aimed at improving stability and memory usage. Dive into the details of this feature, and explore the exciting lineup of events and updates coming to the game.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events

Switch Shader Compilation Mode

NetEase is rolling out an innovative experimental feature designed to boost Marvel Rivals' stability and reduce its memory footprint. Announced via a Twitter (X) post on April 30, the upcoming Switch Shader Compilation Mode is set to enhance the gaming experience, particularly for players with lower RAM setups or those concerned about FPS.

A detailed blog post on the Marvel Rivals website outlines the benefits of this feature. The developers have recognized the performance issues, such as stutters and crashes, caused by high memory consumption during gameplay.

The blog states, “To tackle memory overload, we're introducing an experimental feature in Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. Players can activate this feature through the PC launcher with the Season 2 update.” This feature is particularly beneficial for those with 16GB of RAM or less.

Upon activation, the game will see the following improvements:

• The shader compilation process will only activate upon first entering the game after a new version or graphics driver update.
• Memory usage will be significantly reduced, minimizing severe FPS drops, frozen visuals, and crashes due to memory shortages.

However, the developers have highlighted some potential issues with this feature. At the start of each match, some materials may initially render abnormally for a few frames before normalizing. Additionally, some stutters may occur but should resolve quickly, ensuring smooth gameplay thereafter.

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops

Kick off Season 2 with Marvel Rivals' new Twitch Drops campaign, running from April 11 at 12:00 UTC to April 30 at 23:59 UTC. To claim the rewards, players need to link their Marvel Rivals accounts to their Twitch accounts and watch any Marvel Rivals streams with Drops enabled.

The rewards are tiered based on viewing duration, offering players a variety of exciting items for their engagement.

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon

The latest Dev Vision from Marvel Rivals provided a sneak peek at Season 2's Hellfire Gala, announcing plans for shorter seasons and the addition of one new hero each month.

Marvel Rivals will undergo maintenance starting April 11 at 9:00 UTC, lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours, in preparation for Season 2.

This update will introduce Emma Frost as a new playable character, complete with her X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire skins. Additionally, a new Domination map - Hellfire Gala: Krakoa, and a new battle pass featuring 10 brand new sets of heroic costumes will be added.

Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by checking out our detailed article below!