Updated November 14, 2026
Installed the Marvel Rivals performance DLC but can't find an option to enable it in the launcher? A missing launcher toggle does not necessarily mean the download failed.
The Season 11 experimental optimization targets CPU performance during combat. On Steam, start by checking that the correct DLC is installed, then close Marvel Rivals and log into the game again to complete the activation steps.
The right next step depends on whether the DLC is missing from your library, installed without a visible launcher switch, or installed without a noticeable performance improvement.
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Quick Answer
Open Steam → Library → right-click Marvel Rivals → Properties → DLC.
Find Marvel Rivals – Enabling In-Game Performance (Experimental) and check that it is selected and installed. If it is missing, get the free pack from its official Steam store page.
Allow the download to finish, then close and reopen Marvel Rivals and log into the game again. The pack requires a new game login after downloading to activate.
A separate launcher switch may not appear. Check the Steam installation and complete the new login before treating the missing toggle as an installation problem.
Check Which Problem You Have
Use the symptom that matches your installation before changing anything.
| What you see | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Performance DLC is missing from Properties | Add the free pack to your Steam account |
| DLC appears but is not installed | Select it and finish the download |
| DLC is installed, but no launcher toggle appears | Reopen Marvel Rivals and log into the game again |
| DLC is installed, but FPS looks unchanged | Compare performance under similar combat conditions |
Owning the DLC, installing it, and noticing a performance improvement are separate things. A store page showing that you own the pack does not tell you whether its download has finished.
Add the Correct Performance DLC
The pack's full name is:
Marvel Rivals – Enabling In-Game Performance (Experimental)
It is free and requires the Steam version of Marvel Rivals.
To get it:
- Open the performance DLC's Steam page.
- Select the download option.
- Follow the prompts to add and install it through Steam.
- Return to Marvel Rivals in your Steam Library.
You can also browse the game's downloadable content from its store page. If your Library's DLC area includes View more in store, use that to find additional packs.
Make sure you are using the Steam account that you play Marvel Rivals on. If the pack is absent from your DLC list, check that you have added it to that account.
Check the DLC Installation in Steam
With Marvel Rivals closed:
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click Marvel Rivals.
- Select Properties.
- Open DLC.
- Find Enabling In-Game Performance (Experimental).
- Make sure its installation checkbox is selected.
- Open Steam's Downloads page and allow any related download or installation to finish.
If the pack is selected but its download is queued or paused, complete that download before opening the game.
If the DLC still does not appear after adding it, fully exit and reopen Steam, then check Properties → DLC again. This refreshes the library view; it does not guarantee that a separate launcher toggle will appear.
Log Into Marvel Rivals Again After Downloading
After the DLC finishes installing, start a fresh Marvel Rivals session.
The pack requires you to log into the game again after downloading. Once Steam has finished:
- Close Marvel Rivals if it is open.
- Close its launcher if it remains open.
- Launch Marvel Rivals through Steam.
- Log into the game and reach the main menu.
This means starting a new Marvel Rivals game session. Signing out of your Steam account is not part of the activation instructions, and a full PC restart is not listed as a requirement.
Why the Launcher Toggle May Be Missing
The experimental optimization is available through different PC distribution platforms, so launcher instructions may not match every installation.
For the Steam version, start with Steam's DLC controls. A separate launcher switch may not appear even after the pack is downloaded. Its absence alone does not establish that installation failed.
Check these four things:
- You added the correct experimental performance pack.
- Its installation checkbox is selected.
- Steam has completed the download.
- You have logged into Marvel Rivals again afterward.
If those steps are complete, avoid repeatedly reinstalling the entire game solely to reveal a switch.
If you still need help confirming activation, contact Marvel Rivals support with screenshots of the DLC installation status and your launcher options. Include that you are using Steam, since instructions for another launcher may differ.
Performance DLC vs. High-Resolution Pack
Marvel Rivals has more than one optional PC download. Check the pack's name before enabling or removing anything.
| Pack | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Enabling In-Game Performance (Experimental) | CPU-focused optimization intended to improve performance during combat |
| High-Resolution Pack | Higher-resolution visual resources |
Installing the High-Resolution Pack does not install the performance DLC. You do not need to download the HD pack just to try to reveal the performance toggle.
Shader compilation options are separate, too. A shader-related setting does not confirm that the new CPU optimization pack is installed.
What If Performance Still Feels the Same?
Unchanged FPS does not, by itself, prove the DLC is inactive.
The optimization targets CPU work during combat. Its effect varies with your hardware, graphics settings, and what is happening in the match. It does not promise the same frame-rate increase on every PC.
A main-menu FPS reading is also a poor comparison for a feature aimed at combat performance.
For a useful comparison:
- Keep the same resolution and graphics settings.
- Keep the same frame-rate limit.
- Compare similar maps, modes, and combat situations.
- Watch for brief freezes and frame drops, as well as average FPS.
- Change only one performance option at a time.
If the game already stays at your FPS limit, the counter may have little room to rise. More consistent performance during busy fights can matter more than a higher peak.
If Problems Start After Installing the Pack
Because the feature is experimental, compare its behavior with the pack disabled if new instability appears after installation:
- Close Marvel Rivals and its launcher.
- Open Steam → Marvel Rivals → Properties → DLC.
- Deselect the experimental performance pack.
- Let Steam finish any resulting changes.
- Relaunch the game and compare the same activity.
If the problem continues with the pack disabled, investigate it separately rather than assuming the DLC caused it.
For another useful Season 11 setting, see our guide to canceling Nightcrawler's ultimate teleport, which explains how to decline an unwanted allied teleport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Marvel Rivals Performance DLC Free?
Yes. Marvel Rivals – Enabling In-Game Performance (Experimental) is a free optional download for the Steam version of the game.
Why Is the Performance DLC Missing From My Steam DLC List?
Check that you have added the pack to your Steam account. Open its store page, select the download option, and return to Marvel Rivals → Properties → DLC to check installation.
Do I Need to Find a Separate Launcher Toggle on Steam?
A separate switch may not appear. Check that the correct pack is selected and installed through Steam, finish the download, and log into Marvel Rivals again. The missing switch alone does not establish an installation failure.
Do I Need to Restart After Downloading the DLC?
Close and reopen Marvel Rivals, then log into the game again after the download completes. A full PC restart is not part of the pack's stated activation requirement.
Do I Need the High-Resolution Pack?
The High-Resolution Pack is a separate visual-resource download. It does not substitute for the experimental performance DLC and is not something you need to install to reveal a launcher toggle.
Is the Performance DLC Only for Intel CPUs?
No Intel-only restriction is listed. The Steam page includes both Intel and AMD processors in its system requirements. Using an Intel compiler does not mean the pack requires an Intel CPU.
Will the DLC Fix Every Stutter or Increase FPS by 10%?
No. It targets CPU-related performance during combat, and results vary. The advertised CPU-performance improvement is not a guaranteed percentage increase in your game's FPS.
Can I Disable the Performance DLC?
Yes. Close Marvel Rivals, open Steam → Properties → DLC, and deselect the experimental performance pack. Allow Steam to finish any changes before reopening the game.
Final Thoughts
If the Marvel Rivals performance DLC seems missing in the launcher, the most likely explanation is that a separate toggle simply does not exist for the Steam version. Check Steam's DLC controls, confirm the download finished, and log into the game again.
Do not confuse this CPU optimization pack with the High-Resolution Pack or shader compilation options — they are different downloads that do different things.
If performance still feels unchanged, compare identical combat situations rather than the main menu, since the pack targets CPU work during fights. And if new instability appears, disable the experimental pack through Steam to check whether it is responsible.
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