Marvel Rivals Down Server Status | Failed to Connect to Steam Marvel Rivals

If you’re encountering the “failed to connect to Steam” error while trying to launch Marvel Rivals, Right-click the Steam launcher → select Run as administrator. Right-click Marvel Rivals → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Planned Downtime:

  • As of August 8, 2025, Marvel Rivals servers are down for maintenance to prepare for the Season 3.5 patch. During this time, players cannot access the game.

• Maintenance Schedule:

  • The maintenance began on August 8, 2025, at 9 AM UTC and was expected to last “approximately 2-3 hours,” according to the official Marvel Rivals X.com account.

• What to Expect:

  • Once the maintenance is complete, you may need to download an update through the Steam launcher before you can play again. The exact time the servers come back online may vary depending on your region and the progress of the update.

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Step-by-Step Fixes

1. Run Steam as Administrator

• Close Steam completely (use Task Manager to ensure it’s fully shut).

• Right-click the Steam launcher → select Run as administrator.
  This fixes many permission-related issues.

2. Verify Game File Integrity

• In Steam, right-click Marvel Rivals → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files.
  This replaces missing or corrupt files.

3. Firewall & Antivirus Settings

• Ensure both Marvel Rivals and Steam are allowed in Windows Firewall (Private & Public networks):
  Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender Firewall → Allow an app…

• Temporarily disable your antivirus or add exceptions for Steam and Marvel Rivals.

4. Check Network Settings & DNS

• Restart your router and PC to reset connections.

• Consider switching your DNS to a public server like Google DNS (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).

• Run these commands in Command Prompt (as admin) to flush DNS and reset network stacks:

  ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset


  Then restart your PC.

• If using IPv6, try disabling it temporarily.

5. Synchronize Time & Time Zone

• Go to Windows Settings → Time & Language → Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically → click Sync now.
  Time mismatches can sometimes disrupt server connections.

6. Clear Local Configuration Files

• Launch Marvel Rivals through Steam or Epic. In the launcher, click Clear Local Configuration Files. Then restart the game.

7. Manage Overlays & Background Apps

• Ensure Steam Overlay is enabled for Marvel Rivals:
  Right-click the game in your library → Properties → check Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

• Close unnecessary applications like Discord, OBS, or GPU overlays that may interfere.

8. Try Alternative Network Connections

• Some players fixed connection issues by switching to their phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot or using VPNs.

• If using a VPN, prefer one in your region and enable “split tunneling” for the game only.

9. Transfer Game Files to SSD

• Marvel Rivals reportedly prefers SSDs over HDDs. If it’s installed on an HDD, move the game files to an SSD via Steam’s file relocation feature.

10. Reinstall If Necessary

• As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall Marvel Rivals—or even Steam—to resolve any deeper installation issues.

Quick Checklist

Community Insights

One player reported success by clearing config files:

“Launch the game on Steam/Epic. When the Marvel Rivals Launcher pops up, click on ‘Clear Local Configuration Files’—that worked for me!”

Another suggests switching to a phone hotspot:

“Switched to Wi-Fi through my phone’s hotspot—works perfectly now.”