What can be more frustrating than when you try to log off work and sit on your system to play Marvel Rivals and encounter an error? Yep, this is a mood spoiler for many. When I faced such issues, I was so frustrated that I ended up breaking my mouse. We all have been there, and it sucks, so worry not, you are not alone, stuck with Marvel Rivals error codes.
No matter how much Marvel Rivals has introduced, or how many new characters they have introduced. The entire experience goes down the drain when you get an error like Error Code 10 on your screen. There are some common errors that many might encounter with Marvel Rivals. In this article, we will be guiding you with different Marvel Rivals error codes and how you can fix them.
How to Fix Marvel Rivals Error Codes
Before we dive deeper into the article, there are some universal fixes that you can try. Sometimes the issue is not major and can be fixed with generic methods. Most of the issues can be fixed with these fixes, so you don’t have to try them all.
1. Check for Downtime
The issue is likely to be encountered due to the server downtime of Marvel Rivals. So, how to check the server downtime? You can visit the official Twitter handle of Marvel Rivals, where they keep posting the latest news about the game. If there’s any issue with the server, then it will be reported here.
There’s another way to check server Downtime, and that’s through the Marvel Rivals page on Downdetector. The site reports any issues with the game that’s currently going on, plus, even the outages reported in the past 24 hours.
If the game is undergoing server maintenance or downtime, then there’s nothing as such you can do. So sit back, relax, and wait for the servers to be up and running again.
2. Power Cycle your Devices
Power cycle or hard restart is another common universal fix that can solve the majority of the errors within Marvel Rivals. Sometimes, the temporary cache gets corrupted, which causes such issues with the game.
So, what you can do is turn off your PC or the console on which you are playing the game. Make sure to unplug the device. Now wait a minute or two and plug it back in. Turn on your PC/console, but wait until you play the game again.
While you are doing it for your PC, make sure you power-cycle your router/network device as well. Follow the same steps- turn off the router, unplug it, wait for 1-2 minutes, plug it in again, and power on.
Once your PC/Console is connected to your Wi-Fi, launch the game again. Now, see if the error is resolved or not.
3. Launch the Game As Administrator (On Windows)
Lack of admin privileges can also cause errors sometimes with the game. While it’s common to see such issues, it can completely hamper the experience. So, try running the game as administrator on Windows. Here’s how:
- Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu.
- Search for Epic Games Launcher/Steam (Depends on what platform you use).
- Right-click on the platform and click on Run as Administrator.
- You will see a UAC window; select Yes.
- Then launch Marvel Rivals on the platform.
4. Verifying Game Files
If the game files are corrupted or missing, then this can also cause an error. This often happens when the game shuts down unexpectedly or when the update gets interrupted due to network or hardware failure.
When you verify the game files, all the missing and corrupted files are replaced with the fresh ones, and the issue gets solved. Both Steam and Epic Games Launcher have different methods to verify game files; let’s see them:
On Steam
- Open Steam on your PC.
- Now, click the Library tab.
- Right-click Marvel Rivals and click Properties.
- Now, click on Installed Files and then click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Now, wait until the process is completed, and the issue will be fixed.
On Epic Games Launcher
- Launch Epic Games Launcher on your PC.
- Head to your Library.
- Now, click on the Three Dots next to Marvel Rivals.
- Now, click on Manage.
- After this, click on Verify.
- This will verify the game files and fix the issue with the game.
Troubleshooting Specific Error Codes
The universal steps do solve the problems, but some error codes are not that easy to fix. Here are some commonly faced error codes on Marvel Rivals, along with all the ways to fix them:
1. Error Code 10 / 5
A common error that’s encountered on Marvel Rivals is error code 10, also sometimes shown as Error Code 5. This is basically a server connectivity issue, and sometimes it also means that the authentication failed during login.
So basically, when the game fails to verify your account, it may cause this issue. And this happens when the server is overloaded, or due to DNS cache as well. Here’s what you can do to fix this error code:
a. Forced Login
Many players reported this issue recently. And what worked for them was force login. So when they tried logging into the game 3 times consecutively, the login was successful. So, you can try it for yourself and see if that works or not.
b. Relaunch the Game
If the forced login method didn’t work, and you have checked with the game servers, then you should try relaunching the game.
If on PC, close the Steam or Epic Games Launcher on your system. Also, close all their processes in the background. Once done, relaunch the game and see if the issue is resolved or not.
c. Disable IPv6
Many players have reported that Marvel Rivals doesn’t work in IPv6. On your Windows PC, try disabling IPv6 for your network, and then check if the issue is resolved for you or not. Given below are the steps to do so:
- Open the Start Menu.
- Search for View Network Connections and open it.
- Right-click the Wi-Fi network you are using, then click Properties.
- Here, look for the option saying Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and uncheck it.
- Once done, click OK and close the rest of the windows.
d. Flush DNS
Flushing DNS is another method to fix Error Code 10. When you flush the DNS, the local cache on your system gets trashed. So, after this, your PC will fetch the latest information about the game. Here’s how to do it:
- Press the Windows key, and then search for CMD.
- Right-click Command Prompt, then click Run as Administrator.
- Now, run this command to flush DNS-
- ipconfig /flushdns
- After this, run the following command to reset Winsock:
- netsh winsock reset
- After running both the above commands, close Command Prompt and restart your PC.
2. Error Code 4
Marvel Rivals Error Code 4 is basically a connectivity issue that’s encountered mostly mid-game. This issue is encountered when the network faces interference or packet loss. You can try these methods to fix this error code in the game:
a. Try Wired Connection
Switch this wired connection. This is the first thing that I would suggest to fix this issue. A wireless connection often causes jitter in the gameplay. Packet loss, network instability, and high ping are common with Wi-Fi. If possible, switch to a wired network connection and see if the issue is resolved or not.
b. Allow Game in Firewall
Error Code 4 is also encountered if the game is blocked by the firewall. You will have to force allow the game in the firewall. Here’s how to allow the game in Windows Defender Firewall:
- Head over to the C drive on your PC, and look for Marvel Rivals.
- Here, copy the path to marvelrivals.exe.
- Open Start Menu, search for Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security, and open it.
- Now, click the Outbound Rules on the left pane.
- Then click the New Rule option.
- Now select Program and click Next.
- Select This Program Path, and paste the path to the game.
- Click the Next button.
- After this, select Allow the connection, and click on Next.
- Click on Next again, but this time without tweaking anything.
- Next, enter the name as Allow Marvel Rivals, and click on Finish.
This will allow the Marvel Rivals game in Firewall. If you use a third-party firewall, then you will have to allow the game through that.
c. Update and Restart Game
Next, make sure the game is updated. This issue was faced with the previous version of Marvel Rivals, but the developers have fixed it with the latest version. Make sure to download and install the update.
If the game is already updated to the latest version, restart it. Sometimes, a random glitch can also be the issue with the game. Restart the game, and maybe that should work for you.
d. Check PlayStation Network
PlayStation users commonly face the issue. If you are facing this issue while playing Marvel Rivals on PlayStation, then the PlayStation Network is down. Check the PSN page on DownDetector. If the server is reported down on this page, then that can cause the issue. Wait for the server to be up again before you can start playing the game.
3. Error Code 21
Error Code 21 is a common issue faced by Xbox users. This is a DNS issue faced on Xbox, and can be fixed by changing the default DNS to Google’s DNS or Cloudflare’s DNS. Here’s how you can change the DNS in Xbox:
- Go to Settings on your Xbox.
- Now select Network Settings and then Advanced Settings.
- After this, select DNS Settings.
- Now, select Manual, and set these DNS:
- Primary- 8.8.8.8
- Secondary- 8.8.4.4
Note- These are the DNS for Google.
- Once done, this will change the DNS and fix the issue with the game.
4. Error Code 211
Error Code 211 is an error faced by Marvel Rivals commonly on Steam. If you are facing this issue, then try verifying the integrity of the game files. For this, follow the universal steps. But if the issue is not resolved, then move to the steps mentioned below:
a. Check Steam Servers
Go to the Steam page on DownDetector and check issues with the Steam server. Their servers often go under weekly maintenance, and users report facing Error Code 211 mostly during server maintenance.
If DownDetector reports server downtime, then you can’t do anything to solve it. Just wait until the maintenance is done or the server outage is resolved, and then play the game.
b. End Steam Background Task
The next thing to do is completely close Steam on your PC, and then relaunch it. Here’s how:
- Close Steam on PC.
- Now, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open Task Manager.
- Under the Processes tab, find all processes related to Steam. Select them one by one and click End Task.
- End all Steam related processes.
- Now, relaunch Steam on your PC.
c. Clear Steam Download Cache
If the above things didn’t work, then try clearing the Steam download cache. Here’s how that can be done:
- On Steam, click the Library.
- Now, click the Settings Icon. This will open Steam Settings.
- On the left pane of Steam, select Downloads.
- Now, on the right side, look for Clear Download Cache, and click on the Clear Cache button next to it.
- This will clear the Steam Download Cache.
- After this, relaunch Steam and try playing the game again.
5. Error Code 2100
Error Code 2100 is faced by PC players, and it is caused by the ISP Routing lock. Often encountered by PC players with high-speed fiber internet when the ISP blocks the handshake due to the game’s security layer. Here’s how you can fix it:
a. Use Mobile Internet
If you are facing this error code, then this is probably due to your fiber internet. To fix it, you will have to disconnect from your fiber connection and use your mobile internet to play the game.
- Disconnect from your Wi-Fi.
- Now, close the game.
- After this, enable the mobile hotspot, and connect your PC to it.
- Now, relaunch Steam and play Marvel Rivals.
b. Run Network Diagnostics
The next thing that you can do is run network diagnostics. For this, follow these steps:
- Go to Marvel Rivals’ in-game Settings page.
- Now, from here, click Network Diagnostics and run it.
- After the process is completed, restart the game, and the error code will be resolved.
6. Error Code 220
Error Code 220 is also a network connection issue. Basically, this error code is encountered during a connection timeout. To fix it, first try flushing the DNS and disabling IPv6; for this, you can follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned under Error Code 10. Also, try allowing the game in the firewall (mentioned in Error Code 4), and that should fix the issue.
If the error remains unresolved, then follow these steps:
a. Disable VPN
Often, people use VPNs while playing games to play in some other region. But VPNs can hamper your network connectivity and cause high ping. It has been seen that when playing VPN, error code 220 commonly appears to players. So it’s better to disconnect from the VPN while playing the game.
b. Disable Antivirus and Firewall
Antivirus and Firewall also interrupt the game often. You must disable them if you are facing Error Code 220.
By default, Windows uses Windows Security, so you must disable it. Here’s how:
- Launch Windows Security on your PC.
- Now click Virus & Threat Protection.
- Under Virus & Threat Protection Settings, click on Manage Settings.
- Turn off the toggle under Real-Time Protection to turn off Windows Security.
For Firewall, you will have to disable Windows Defender Firewall on your Windows PC. You can follow the steps given below to do it:
- Click on the Start Icon, search for Windows Defender Firewall, and open it.
- On the left pane, click Turn Windows Defender Firewall On or Off.
- Now, select Turn Off Windows Defender Firewall for both Private Network Settings and Public Network Settings.
- Now, click on OK.
That’s how you can turn off the default antivirus and firewall on Windows. If you have a third-party antivirus or firewall installed, then your device’s security will be managed by them. You will have to disable them separately.
c. Change DNS (On Windows)
Default DNS often blocks the handshake and causes error code 220 with Marvel Rivals. You can try changing the DNS, and that will fix the issue. You can do it by following the steps given below:
- Open the Start Menu, search for View Network Connections, and open it.
- Now, here, right-click on your Wi-Fi network, and then select Properties.
- After this, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
- Select Use the Following DNS Server Address, and set the following DNS server:
- Preferred DNS Server- 8.8.8.8
- Alternate DNS Server- 8.8.4.4
- Click OK and close all the other windows.
- Relaunch the game and see if the issue is fixed or not.
Note- We have used Google’s DNS in this part of the article. But if you want, you can choose any other DNS of your choice.
d. Change In-Game Region
Many people set the in-game region to somewhere far apart from their actual region. If you are playing in India, then you should play in the Asia region and not some other. Playing in some other region will cause high ping issues. Set your region to Auto, and the game will automatically select the best region for you.
Summary Table: Code vs. Quick Fix
Here’s a summary of all the error codes discussed above, along with the primary cause of the issue and how you can fix them:
| Error Code | Primary Cause | Recommended Quick Fix |
| Error 10 / 5 | Authentication/Server Login Failure | Force Login: Attempt to log in 3 times consecutively; Flush DNS; or Disable IPv6. |
| Error 4 | Mid-game Connectivity/Packet Loss | Switch to a Wired Connection; Allow the game through Windows Firewall, or check PSN status. |
| Error 21 | Xbox-specific DNS Issue | Manually change DNS settings to Google DNS (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4). |
| Error 211 | Steam-specific API/Session Error | Clear Steam Download Cache; End all Steam background tasks in Task Manager and restart. |
| Error 2100 | ISP Routing Lock (Fiber Internet) | Mobile Hotspot Trick: Connect via mobile data to bypass ISP handshake blocks; Run in-game Network Diagnostics. |
| Error 220 | Connection Timeout | Disable VPN/Antivirus; Change Windows DNS; or set your In-Game Region to “Auto.” |
Signing off…
There you go! We all face errors with the Marvel Rivals, and it can be a complete mood killer when you are really longing to grind in the game after a tiring day. Though troubleshooting errors in Marvel Rivals may feel like fighting a boss battle, believe me, it’s really simple once you know the actual cause of the error.
There are six common errors faced in Marvel Rivals by the players. Some are common to PlayStation users, some to Xbox users, and some to PC gamers. You can follow the above guide to fix all the errors you face with the game.
