Even if the game is installed on an external SSD, this issue can still occur. Some players have found success by installing the game on a primary drive where Windows is also installed. Other potential causes for this issue include corrupted game files, network problems, and outdated GPU drivers. Before making any changes to your system, ensure that your internet connection is working properly. If your internet is functioning as expected, try running both the game and the launcher as an administrator, whether it’s Steam or Epic Games, to prevent interference from a firewall or antivirus program. Additionally, if you use third-party antivirus software, consider temporarily disabling it.
1. Move the Game to Your SSD
SSDs offer faster read/write operations than HDDs, which helps reduce loading times and prevents game stalling during intensive tasks. Even if you have the game on an SSD and it’s not the system disk, try moving Marvel Rivals to your system disk, ideally your SSD or NVMe drive.
1.1 Steam
1.2 Epic Games
2. Use VPN
Using a VPN can bypass network restrictions or routing issues that might prevent the game from communicating with the server. This helps determine if your network or a regional restriction is causing the issue. If connecting to a VPN resolves the issue, it likely indicates a network problem on your side or a region restriction. If the issue remains unresolved, it may be due to problems with the game’s backend. After you get past the loading screen, you can disconnect the VPN to play the game.
3. Change the Platform
Switching the platform to either Steam or Epic Games may help bypass certain platform-related issues. Some users have reported that switching to Steam resolves issues with Marvel Rivals, while others have found that switching to Epic Games helps. If your issue stems from compatibility conflicts with the launcher, changing the launcher may reduce the chances of loading issues caused by compatibility or bug-related problems.
4. Update the Drivers
An outdated or corrupted driver could also be a reason why the game keeps getting stuck on loading. Updating your driver ensures you don’t encounter issues due to driver-related functionality defects, so make sure to update your driver before proceeding with further steps.
5. Verify the Game Files
Verifying game files restores any corrupted files in the installation directory, ensuring the game runs correctly. During this process, the launcher checks for corrupted files and replaces them by downloading new files from the launcher server. If none of these methods resolve the issue, your last option might be to reinstall the game. If you haven’t tried changing platforms (from Steam to Epic Games or vice-versa), consider doing so while reinstalling the game. This should help you get past the loading screen.
