Marvel Rivals' upcoming Season 2 will introduce a new experimental feature designed to enhance game stability and optimize memory usage. Continue reading to discover how this feature works, along with details on upcoming in-game events and updates.
Upcoming Features and Events in Marvel Rivals
Switch Shader Compilation Mode
NetEase is set to roll out a new experimental feature aimed at improving Marvel Rivals' stability and reducing its memory consumption. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on April 30, Marvel Rivals announced the imminent release of the Switch Shader Compilation Mode, which seeks to deliver a smoother experience for players, particularly for those with lower RAM configurations or who experience FPS concerns.
Alongside this announcement, Marvel Rivals published a detailed blog post on their official website outlining what players can expect from this experimental feature. According to the post, the development team acknowledges player concerns regarding performance stutters and crashes caused by high memory usage during gameplay.
The blog states, "To tackle memory overload, we're launching an experimental feature in Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. With the Season 2 update, players can activate this feature directly through the PC launcher." This feature is specifically recommended for players with 16GB of RAM or less.
Once enabled, the game will deliver improvements in the following areas:
● The shader compilation process will only run when first launching the game after a new game version or graphics driver update.
● Game memory usage is significantly reduced, minimizing severe FPS drops, frozen visuals, and crashes caused by memory shortages.
However, the developers have also noted some known issues when using this feature. For example, at the start of each match, some textures may render incorrectly for a few frames but will return to normal shortly after. Other minor stutters may occur but typically resolve themselves for the remainder of the match.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops
Marvel Rivals is kicking off Season 2 with a new Twitch Drops campaign running from April 11 at 12:00 UTC until April 30 at 23:59 UTC. To earn the featured rewards, players must link their Marvel Rivals account with their Twitch account and watch any eligible Marvel Rivals stream with Drops enabled.
Rewards are tiered based on total watch time for Marvel Rivals streams. These include the following:
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Launching Soon
The latest Marvel Rivals Dev Vision offered fans a sneak peek at the upcoming Season 2 Hellfire Gala and revealed plans to shorten seasonal cycles by introducing one new hero every month.
In just a few hours, Marvel Rivals will undergo scheduled maintenance in preparation for Season 2. The maintenance period begins on April 11 at 9:00 UTC and is expected to last approximately 2 to 3 hours.
This update will introduce Emma Frost as a new playable character, complete with her X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire cosmetic skins. Accompanying her debut is an all-new Domination map—Hellfire Gala: Krakoa—and a fresh battle pass featuring 10 brand-new sets of heroic costumes.
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