Marvel Rivals has made a name for itself as a fast-paced, hero-based shooter with a strong comic-book aesthetic. But! Not everyone has been able to enjoy it. Because of Marvel Rivals Error Code - Failed to connect to Steam. Typically this appears almost immediately after attempting to launch and blocks all access to online features. Thankfully it's not all that hard to fix so let's get started.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to fix Marvel Rivals Error Code - Failed to connect to Steam.
  2. What keeps causing Error Code - Failed to connect to Steam when launching Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals Failed to connect to Steam - Error Code: 211

Steam occasionally goes offline for maintenance or experiences regional issues. If Steam is down, Marvel Rivals will also fail to connect.

Run as Administrator

This is one of the dumbest sounding fixed getting around, especially for Steam games but you'd be surprised how often it works.

  • Right-click the Steam shortcut on your desktop

  • Select Properties

  • Open the Compatibility tab

  • Check Run this program as an administrator

  • Click Apply and then OK

  • Launch Steam, then run Marvel Rivals

Verify Game Files

Missing or corrupted files can prevent the game from connecting properly.

  • Open Steam and navigate to your Library

  • Right-click Marvel Rivals and select Properties

  • Go to the Installed Files tab

  • Click Verify integrity of game files

  • Wait for the process to complete, then relaunch the game

Allow Through Windows Firewall

Your firewall may be blocking Marvel Rivals or Steam from accessing the network.

  • Open Control Panel

  • Go to System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall

  • Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall

  • Click Change settings

  • Enable Private and Public access for:

    • Steam

    • Steam Web Helper

  • Click OK

Clear Steam Download Cache

Corrupted cache files can interfere with connectivity.

  • Open Steam

  • Go to Settings > In Game

  • Click Delete Web Browser Data

  • Go to the Downloads section

  • Click Clear Download Cache

  • Restart Steam

Reinstall Marvel Rivals

If the above steps fail, a fresh install may help.

  • Open your Steam Library

  • Right-click Marvel Rivals > Uninstall

  • After the game is removed, click Install

  • Launch the game again and check for the error

Reset Network Settings

Another good fix if you've been messing around with Network settings at some stage.

  • Right-click Start and select Settings

  • Go to Network & Internet

  • Click Advanced network settings > Network reset

  • Click Reset Now and restart your PC