Marvel Rivals Shader Compilation Optimization

Many Marvel Rivals players on PC experience frustratingly long shader compilation times on launch. This guide offers a solution to significantly reduce this delay.

Addressing Slow Shader Compilation in Marvel Rivals

Game launches, especially online games, often involve various processes. However, Marvel Rivals' lengthy shader compilation—sometimes taking several minutes—is causing significant delays. Shaders are crucial programs managing aspects like lighting and color in 3D environments. While the game's installation might be correct, shader compilation remains a problem.

A community-discovered workaround effectively addresses this issue:

1. Access Nvidia Control Panel: Locate and open your Nvidia control panel.
2. Adjust Shader Cache Size: Navigate to global settings and find the Shader Cache Size option.
3. Set a Lower Value: Choose a value less than or equal to your VRAM. The available options are limited (5GB, 10GB, 100GB), so select the closest appropriate size.

This method reportedly reduces shader compilation time to mere seconds and resolves "Out of VRAM memory" errors.

While a permanent fix from NetEase Games is awaited, this workaround provides an immediate solution to avoid extended loading times.

Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.