Marvel Rivals Slashes Game File Size for PC and PS5 Users

WHO:

Eurogamer.net - Guangyun Chen, creative director of Marvel Rivals

Push Square - NetEase, developer of Marvel Rivals

WHAT:

Eurogamer.net - Marvel Rivals will see an install-size reduction of roughly 15GB on PS5 and Xbox, down from 73GB.

Eurogamer.net - The PC version of Marvel Rivals will reduce by 40GB, resulting in a file size shrink of over 57%.

Push Square - The PS5 version will shrink in size by about 20 percent.

Eurogamer.net - The initial Season 9.5 update will be larger than usual due to complete repackaging of assets.

WHERE:

Eurogamer.net - Marvel Rivals is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

WHEN:

Eurogamer.net - The update is expected to go live on 7th August.

WHY:

Eurogamer.net - The update aims to address increasing storage and RAM costs by reducing the game's footprint on hard drives.

Push Square - The reduction in file size is intended to alleviate storage concerns for players on PS5.

HOW:

Eurogamer.net - A massive texture compression overhaul is being implemented in Season 9.5 without sacrificing visual fidelity.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:40 UTC)

Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase and led by creative director Guangyun Chen, is set to receive a significant update that will reduce its install size on PS5 and Xbox by approximately 15GB, bringing it down from 73GB, while the PC version will see a remarkable 40GB decrease, resulting in over a 57% reduction. This update, expected to go live on August 7, aims to address rising storage and RAM costs, making it easier for players to manage their hard drives, especially on PS5. Additionally, a comprehensive texture compression overhaul will be implemented in Season 9.5, ensuring that visual quality remains high despite the smaller file sizes.