How to Address Performance Issues in Marvel Rivals: Clearing the Cache

Since its debut in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has drawn in players with its fast-paced action and dazzling hero roster across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. But like many live-service games, it isn’t immune to performance issues—especially as updates pile up. One common troubleshooting step for lag, long loading times, and unexpected crashes is addressing the game’s temporary cache files.

Here’s how to do it on PC, and how it generally differs for console players—and why it matters.

What Is the Cache and Why Clear It?

In simple terms, a cache is a collection of temporary files your system stores to help the game load faster. Over time, however, these files can become outdated or corrupted, leading to glitches, visual bugs, or performance drops.

Clearing the cache won’t delete your saved data or progress—it just resets the temporary storage, allowing the game to rebuild it with fresh, accurate files.

How to Clear Marvel Rivals Cache (PC)

If you’re playing on PC, clearing specific game cache files is often the recommended method. Follow these steps:

1. Close the game completely: Make sure Marvel Rivals is fully shut down—not just minimized.
2. Open the File Explorer: Press Windows + E to launch it, then navigate to the following folder: C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\MarvelRivals(Note: The AppData folder is usually hidden. You may need to enable “Show hidden items” in File Explorer’s View tab)
3. Delete the “Saved” Folder: Within the MarvelRivals folder, look for the subfolder named Saved. Right-click and delete it. This will clear cached settings, logs, and temporary files.
4. Restart the Game: When you launch Marvel Rivals again, it will recreate necessary files from scratch, possibly improving performance or resolving odd bugs.

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What About Console Players?

For players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, clearing the game’s cache is typically handled differently than on PC, often involving system-level functions rather than deleting specific game folders. Console users usually address cache issues by:

• Fully closing the game application.
• Performing a full console power cycle (shutting down the console completely, often unplugging it for 30-60 seconds, and then restarting).
• Sometimes, using built-in storage management tools in the console’s system settings, although this is less common for individual game cache and more for clearing system-wide temporary data.

Consulting your console’s official support or Marvel Rivals’ official support resources for console-specific troubleshooting is always recommended if simple power cycling doesn’t help.

When Should You Consider Addressing Cache Issues?

Considering cache-related troubleshooting is most helpful if:

• You experience sudden FPS drops or screen freezes.
• Visual assets aren’t loading properly.
• You’re stuck on long loading screens (potentially related to the infamous 99% bug or other loading problems).
• The game starts acting unusually after an update.

It’s a safe, effective first step before more drastic measures like reinstalling the game.

Final Thoughts

Maintaining game performance doesn’t always require complex fixes. In many cases, ensuring your cache isn’t corrupted can restore stability and speed. As Marvel Rivals continues to evolve through patches and events across all platforms, keeping your system clean can help you stay competitive—and frustration-free.