How to Fix Marvel Rivals 99% Loading Screen and Characters Not Showing Bug

Are you having trouble getting past the frustrating 99% loading screen and characters not showing in Marvel Rivals? You are not the only one. This bug has been affecting so many players, especially on PC. Luckily, there are several ways to fix it. Let’s walk through all the possible solutions to help you out.

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Understanding the 99% Loading Screen and Characters Not Showing Bug

The 99% loading screen issue and characters not showing in Marvel Rivals have been affecting many players, especially on PC. This problem occurs when you find a match but get stuck on the loading screen, unable to progress. Sometimes, you might even hear your teammates entering the game while you’re still stuck there.

If you eventually load in, you may face another issue where character selections don’t appear. In some cases, the game may even crash entirely. To fix this, try these possible solutions.

1. Install Marvel Rivals on SSD

The number one reason for the 99% loading screen is actually pretty simple: it’s about where you installed the game. Here’s what you need to know:

If you have an SSD, install Marvel Rivals on it. SSDs are much faster and can prevent loading issues.
If you don’t have an SSD, make sure to install the game on the same drive where Windows is installed (usually the C: drive).

Following this first step has been proven to fix the issue for most players experiencing the same problem. However, if you’ve tried this and are still facing the issue, proceed to the next solution.

2. Tweak the Display Settings

If you have installed Marvel Rivals on SSD and still facing this problem, try tweaking the display settings:

Full-Screen Mode

Switch your game to full-screen mode instead of windowed or borderless. This helps your PC focus more resources on running the game. You can find this option in the display settings menu.

Downscale the Resolution

Running the game at a higher resolution puts more strain on your system. If your PC does not meet the recommended specs for Marvel Rivals, you may want to lower the resolution:

Open Settings on your Windows.
Click the System option.
Go to Display and then click Advanced Display Settings.
Change your resolution to 1280 x 720.
Test if the issue is resolved by playing a quick match.

In-Game Graphics Optimization

Lower graphics settings can drastically improve loading times, especially if you’re running the game on an HDD. Here are the steps:

Go to Marvel Rivals Settings and click the Display tab.
Under the Display tab, you can tweak some options like:
- Lower in-game resolution.
- Reduce anti-aliasing settings.
- Turn down super-resolution options.
- Adjust texture quality if needed.

If the problem persists, move on to the next solution.

3. Turn On Windows Game Mode

Now you can try turning on Game Mode in Windows:

Type game mode in your Windows search.
Open Game Mode settings.
Make sure it’s switched on.
Click Graphics settings below it.
Browse Marvel Rivals.exe.
Turn the option into High Performance.

This setting helps Windows give more attention to your game while it’s running.

4. Verify Game Files

Verifying your game files is a crucial step when troubleshooting software issues in any game. To do this, follow these steps:

Right-click Marvel Rivals in your library.
Click Properties.
Go to Installed Files.
Click Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Epic Games users can find a similar option under the Manage section.

5. Update Graphic Drivers and Performance Solutions

To play next-gen games like Marvel Rivals without performance issues, it’s essential to keep your graphics drivers up to date. Updating your drivers ensures optimal performance and compatibility, as most updates include optimizations for specific games—Marvel Rivals in this case.

Make sure to download the latest drivers from your GPU manufacturer’s official website:

NVIDIA: GeForce Experience.
AMD: AMD Software.
Intel: Intel Driver & Support Assistant.

After updating, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved. If this does not help, you might need to do a bit more work. Try to optimize your GPU’s power settings. It can significantly improve game performance and loading times. If you use NVIDIA, follow these steps:

Open NVIDIA Control Panel and click Graphics.
Go to Global Settings.
Find Power Management Mode.
Change to Prefer Maximum Performance.

6. Firewall Check

Some players have found success by temporarily disabling their firewall. If this resolves the issue, you can add Marvel Rivals as an exception instead of keeping the firewall turned off:

Open Windows Settings > Update and Security.
Click Windows Security > Firewall and Network Protection.
Click Turn off Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall (temporarily for testing).
Launch Marvel Rivals and see if the issue is fixed.
If it works, re-enable the firewall and add Marvel Rivals as an exception:
- Go to Allow an app through Windows Firewall.
- Click Change Settings, then Add another app.
- Locate Marvel Rivals and add it to the list.

7. Run the Game as an Administrator

Some players have also reported that running Marvel Rivals as an Administrator helped resolve the 99% loading screen issue. To do this:

Find Marvel Rivals in your Steam Library > Manage > Browse Local Files.
Scroll down until you find MarvelRivals_Launcher.exe., right-click it and choose Properties.
Now go to the Compatibility tab and select Run this program as Administrator.
Launch the game and check if the issue is resolved.

8. Try Different Game Launcher

People in the community also share that there have better success using Steam instead of Epic Games:

Uninstall the game from the Epic Games launcher.
Install Marvel Rivals through Steam.
Launch the game to test if the issue is resolved.

9. Disable Game Overlays

Overlays from various programs can interfere with the game loading:

Steam Overlay:

Open Steam Settings.
Go to In-Game.
Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

Discord Overlay:

Open Discord User Settings.
Find Game Overlay.
Toggle off Enable in-game overlay.

10. Network & Connection Fixes

If you’re experiencing consistent 99% loading screen issues, the problem might be with your internet routing rather than your hardware.

Download and install reputable VPN services, such as:
Connect to a server in your region.
Launch the game to test if loading improves.
Alternative: Install Cloudflare WARP (free VPN option).
- Download Cloudflare WARP from the official website.
- Install and enable the service.
- Restart the game to test performance.

However, using a VPN serves as a temporary solution for now until the underlying issue is resolved.

11. Use DirectX 11 Mode

The eleventh solution you can try is for Steam users:

Right-click Marvel Rivals in your Steam library.
Select Properties.
Click General.
In the Launch Options box, type: -dx11
Close the window and restart the game.

Last Resort Options to Fix 99% Loading Screen and Characters Not Showing Bug

If you have already done all the fixes we mentioned above but nothing works, you need to do these steps:

Completely uninstall the game.
Delete any remaining game files.
Restart your computer.
Re-install the game fresh on your SSD or M2 drive.

Remember, while these fixes are focused on PC players, console players experiencing similar issues might need to try reinstalling the game or switching servers. Now that you know all these fixes, you should be able to get past that annoying 99% loading screen and jump into the action.

Try these solutions one at a time until you find what works for your setup. Last but not least, make sure your game is updated to the latest version to get these fixes because NetEase is aware of the issues and has been releasing some patches to fix them. It might help and good luck!

Other Marvel Rival bug fixes you can check out:

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