Marvel Rivals' eagerly awaited Season 2 is set to introduce an innovative experimental feature designed to enhance the game's stability and optimize memory usage. Dive into the details of this feature and stay informed about the exciting upcoming events and updates in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Upcoming Features and Events
Switch Shader Compilation Mode
NetEase is set to roll out an experimental feature aimed at boosting Marvel Rivals' stability and reducing its memory footprint. On April 30, through a post on Twitter (X), Marvel Rivals shared the upcoming launch of the Switch Shader Compilation Mode, designed to enhance the gaming experience, particularly for those with lower RAM capacities or FPS concerns.
In a detailed blog post on their website, Marvel Rivals addressed player concerns about performance hiccups and crashes due to high memory demands during gameplay.
The blog explains, "To tackle memory overload, we're introducing an experimental feature in Season 2: the Switch Shader Compilation Mode. With the Season 2 update, players can enable this feature via the PC launcher." This is especially beneficial for players with 16GB of RAM or less.
Upon activation, the feature promises:
- The shader compilation process will only activate upon first entering the game after a new game version or graphics driver update.
- A significant reduction in game memory usage, 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 might render incorrectly for a few frames before normalizing. Additionally, there may be occasional stutters, though these should resolve quickly during the match.
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 vary based on viewing duration and include:
- Watch for 1 hour: Exclusive in-game item
- Watch for 2 hours: Unique skin
- Watch for 3 hours: Special emote
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Going Live Soon
Marvel Rivals' latest Dev Vision provided a sneak peek into Season 2's Hellfire Gala and announced plans to shorten seasons, introducing a new hero each month.
In just a few hours, Marvel Rivals will undergo maintenance in preparation for Season 2. Scheduled to start on April 11 at 9:00 UTC, the maintenance is expected to last approximately 2 to 3 hours.
The upcoming patch will introduce Emma Frost as a new playable character, complete with her X-Revolution and Blue Sapphire skins. Accompanying her is a new Domination map, Hellfire Gala: Krakoa, and a fresh battle pass with 10 new sets of heroic costumes.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Keep up with the latest developments by checking out our comprehensive article below!
