Marvel Rivals is set to enhance the gaming experience with a new experimental feature in its upcoming Season 2, aimed at improving stability and reducing memory usage. Dive into the details of this feature and learn about the exciting events and updates planned for the game.
Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events
Switch Shader Compilation Mode
NetEase is rolling out a groundbreaking experimental feature with Marvel Rivals' Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. This innovation was announced via a Twitter (X) post on April 30, targeting a smoother gameplay experience, particularly for players with lower RAM or those facing FPS issues.
A comprehensive blog post on the Marvel Rivals website elaborates on this new feature. It acknowledges player concerns about performance stutters and crashes due to high memory consumption during gameplay.
The blog explains, "To address the 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 especially recommended for those with 16GB of RAM or less.
Upon activation, the game will see the following enhancements:
- The shader compilation process will be limited to the first entry into the game after a new game version or graphics driver update.
- Memory usage will be significantly reduced, minimizing severe FPS drops, frozen visuals, and crashes caused by memory shortages.
However, the developers have noted some known issues. At the start of each match, some materials might render abnormally for a few frames but will correct themselves shortly. Additionally, there might be some initial stutters, though these should normalize for the rest of the match.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops
Kicking off Season 2, Marvel Rivals introduces a Twitch Drops campaign 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 with their Twitch accounts and watch any Marvel Rivals streams with Drops enabled.
The rewards are tiered based on viewing duration and include various in-game items.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon
Marvel Rivals' latest Dev Vision provided a sneak peek into Season 2, dubbed the Hellfire Gala. The developers plan to shorten seasons, introducing one new hero each month.
Maintenance for Season 2 will commence on April 11 at 9:00 UTC and is expected to last 2 to 3 hours.
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, will be added, along with a new battle pass featuring 10 new sets of heroic costumes.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest updates and information by checking out our dedicated article below!
