The development team behind Marvel Rivals has announced a solution for players experiencing slow level loading times when using AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation. The fix, scheduled to arrive on March 13, 2025, addresses performance issues specifically affecting devices with fewer CPU threads.
Technical Issue Identified in AMD FSR 3 Implementation
NetEase Games has identified the root cause of slow level loading times affecting some Marvel Rivals players. According to the announcement made on March 11, 2025, the problem stems from AMD's FSR 3 Frame Generation technology and its default interpolation algorithm, which requires two dedicated CPU threads for execution.
This requirement has created performance bottlenecks for players using systems with limited CPU threads, resulting in noticeably extended loading times when transitioning between levels in the free-to-play hero shooter.
Fix Arriving This Week
The technical team at Marvel Rivals has developed a solution to address this specific performance issue. Players can expect the fix to be implemented in an update scheduled for release on March 13, 2025. The optimization should particularly benefit players on lower-thread-count systems who have been experiencing the loading time delays.
What's Causing the Problem?
AMD's FSR 3 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) technology has become popular for boosting performance in modern games by generating additional frames to increase perceived smoothness. However, the frame interpolation process can be resource-intensive, especially on systems with limited CPU resources.
In Marvel Rivals, the default implementation requires dedicating two CPU threads to this process, which can create a processing bottleneck during level loading - particularly on systems where those threads would otherwise be handling loading operations.
Platform Availability
Marvel Rivals, which launched on December 6, 2024, is currently available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via multiple storefronts including Steam, Epic Games Store, and EaseBar.
Where to Download Marvel Rivals
- Steam (Windows)
- Epic Games Store (Windows)
- EaseBar (Windows)
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 5PRO
About Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter developed by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game features team-based combat across multiverse battlefields with over 30 playable Marvel heroes and villains. Each character brings unique abilities to the battlefield, with dynamic team-up mechanics and interactive environments adding strategic depth to matches.
Players experiencing continued issues after the March 13 update are encouraged to contact Marvel Rivals' customer service for additional support.