If Marvel Rivals keeps getting stuck at 99% loading or fails to load, try the following solutions. Each step tackles a potential issue, so work through them until the problem resolves.
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Solution 1: Verify System Requirements and Storage
Ensure your PC meets or exceeds the game’s system requirements. If possible, install Marvel Rivals on your main SSD, ideally on the C: drive, for faster performance and fewer bugs. Storing the game on secondary drives or HDDs can sometimes cause this issue.
Solution 2: Verify Game Files:
On Steam
- Right-click Marvel Rivals in your library, select Properties, and go to Installed Files.
- Choose Verify Integrity of Game Files. This checks for corrupted files and replaces them if needed.
On Epic Games
Click the three dots next to Marvel Rivals in your library, choose Manage, and select Verify. Allow the launcher to scan and fix issues.
Solution 3: Run in Compatibility Mode
- Navigate to the game’s installation folder.
- Right-click the game’s executable file and select Properties.
- Under the Compatibility tab, enable Run this program as an administrator and try different compatibility modes, starting with Windows 8.
Solution 4: Switch to DirectX 11
Add a launch option in the game settings. For Steam, go to Properties > General and add -dx11 in the launch options field. This forces the game to use DirectX 11, which may bypass compatibility issues.
Solution 5: Update Drivers and Software
Ensure your GPU drivers are up-to-date through Nvidia, AMD, or Intel’s software. Also, update DirectX and Windows to avoid compatibility issues.
Solution 6: Reinstall on a Clean Drive
If the problem persists, uninstall the game completely. Delete leftover files from folders like %AppData%, Temp, and the installation directory. Then reinstall the game on your primary SSD.
Solution 7: Test a VPN or Change Platform
Network-related bugs can occur. Using a VPN might resolve issues caused by server regions or routing problems. If you’re using Steam, try Epic Games, or vice versa.