Many players have reported that a “Server Connection Failed” error occurs when they try to play Marvel Rivals. One player said this on Reddit, “Can’t get in game (Marvel Rivals) because of ‘Server Connection Failed.’” This error message means Marvel Rivals can’t connect with its server, which also means you can’t play the game. These are some of the best ways to fix the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error on a Windows PC.
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Verify Your Marvel Rivals Game
A few players say verifying MR game files fixed the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error for them. So, running a verification scan for Marvel Rivals might sometimes work. You can apply this possible fix by going through the instructional steps on the Steam help and Epic Games pages.
The Verify option in Epic Games
Select Clear Local Configuration Files
Players have confirmed on Steam’s forum that selecting the Clear Local Configuration Files option can fix the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error. To do that, bring up the Marvel Rivals game launcher via Steam or Epic. Then, click the Clear Local Configuration Files option in the Marvel Rivals game launcher.
The Clear Local Configuration Files option
Power Cycle Your Router
Powering cycling a router clears its cache and memory and resets some network settings. It’s a common troubleshooting method for network-related gaming issues, such as the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error. To apply this potential fix, go through the following steps:
- First, turn off your PC.
- Next, unplug the power cable for your router.
- Wait for about a minute.
- Plug your router’s power cable back in.
- Wait about five more minutes.
- Then, return to your PC and try playing Marvel Rivals again.
Set Automatic Time in Windows
Another resolution players confirm can fix the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error is to turn on the automatic time setting in Windows. Applying this possible fix can resolve time sync issues causing the error to occur. You can set automatic time in Windows 11/10 like this:
- Right-click the system tray clock to select Adjust date/time.
- Click on the Set time automatically option to turn on that setting.
- Press Sync now just below Set time automatically.
The Set time automatically option
Enable an Inbound Firewall Rule
The Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error can occur because an inbound firewall rule for the game is not enabled. Disabling Windows Defender Firewall would likely address this potential cause. However, you can enable an inbound firewall rule for Marvel Rivals like this:
- Simultaneously press the Windows logo + S buttons on your keyboard.
- Enter a Windows Defender Firewall search phrase.
- Click Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security in the search tool.
- Next, click Inbound Rules in the left sidebar of Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
The Inbound Rules option
- Click on Marvel Rivals in the app list to select that game.
- Next, click the Enable Rule for Marvel Rivals in the sidebar on the right side.
- Repeat the previous two steps for all instances of Marvel Rivals shown in Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
Try Playing Marvel Rivals With Epic Game Launcher Rather Than Steam
If the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” still occurs, try installing and playing the game with Epic if you’re a Steam user. There could be a Steam account issue causing the error to occur. You can install Marvel Rivals with Epic Games like this:
- Click Download on this Epic Games page.
- Double-click the EpicInstaller file in the folder it downloaded.
- Go through the setup wizard for Epic Games to install the software.
- Open Epic Games and input Marvel Rivals in its search box.
- Click the Marvel Rivals game found and the Get button for it.
The Get option
- Next, click Marvel Rivals in the Library tab and select Install.
The Install option
Other Possible Ways to Fix the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” Error
Try applying the potential solutions above first. If they’re not enough, these are extra possible fixes that might work for some players:
- Install and connect to a VPN, such as NordVPN, for playing Marvel Rivals.
- Input and execute the ipconfig /flushdns, ipconfig /release, ipconfig /renew, and ipconfig /registerdns commands with the Command Prompt.
- Run Marvel Rivals with elevated privileges (administrator rights).
- Set an alternative Google or Cloudflare DNS server.
The potential resolutions above are mostly player-confirmed ways to fix the Marvel Rivals “Server Connection Failed” error. This means they’re fixes that have worked for other players. You can also try contacting NetEase Games (the Marvel Rivals developer and publisher) for more potential fixes from this contact form page.
