Marvel Rivals is set to enhance its gameplay with the introduction of a groundbreaking experimental feature in Season 2, aimed at improving stability and reducing memory usage. Dive into the details of this innovative feature and explore the exciting events and updates lined up for the game.
Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events
Switch Shader Compilation Mode
NetEase is rolling out an experimental feature designed to enhance Marvel Rivals' stability and minimize its memory consumption. Announced via a Twitter (X) post on April 30, the Switch Shader Compilation Mode is set to revolutionize the gaming experience, particularly for players with lower RAM setups or those concerned about FPS.
The official Marvel Rivals blog elaborates on this feature, acknowledging players' concerns about performance stutters and crashes caused by high memory usage during gameplay.
The blog states, "To tackle the issue of 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 promises the following improvements:
- The shader compilation process will only occur when first entering the game after a new game version or graphics driver update.
- Significant reduction in game memory usage, which helps prevent severe FPS drops, frozen visuals, and crashes due to memory shortages.
However, the developers have identified some potential issues with this feature. At the start of each match, some materials might render abnormally for a few frames before normalizing. Additionally, there may be some initial stutters, but these should resolve quickly, allowing for smooth gameplay throughout the match.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Twitch Drops
Kicking off Season 2, Marvel Rivals is launching a new Twitch Drops campaign from April 11 at 12:00 UTC to April 30 at 23:59 UTC. To claim the exclusive 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 watch time, offering players a variety of exciting in-game items.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon
The latest Dev Vision from Marvel Rivals has given fans a sneak peek at Season 2's Hellfire Gala and announced plans to shorten seasons, introducing one new hero each month.
Marvel Rivals is gearing up for Season 2 with maintenance scheduled to start on April 11 at 9:00 UTC, 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, players can explore a new Domination map, Hellfire Gala: Krakoa, and enjoy a new battle pass with 10 sets of heroic costumes.
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 dedicated article below!
