Marvel Rivals error code 220: Possible reasons and fixes

Marvel Rivals error code 220 has been affecting a number of players since the game's launch. The game had a seamless launch on December 6, 2024, but since then, a plethora of bugs and errors have stopped players from joining this much-anticipated third-person shooter title. One of the many errors faced is the login error with code 220.

This article provides a brief overview of the Marvel Rivals error code 220 and offers potential solutions for resolving it.

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Possible reasons and fixes for Marvel Rivals error code 220

Possible reasons for Marvel Rivals error code 220

Multiple players have reported the Marvel Rivals error code 220. There has not been any official acknowledgement yet; however, we speculate that it might have something to do with third-party server blockers.

The error pops up as a login error once you start the game, and it says:

“Unknown Error. Error Code: 220”

Having said that, here are some potential fixes for this particular error. It is important to note that these are not official fixes, and there is no guarantee that these will work for you. If in case the problem persists after the following attempts, it is best advised to contact the developers or wait for an official announcement.

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Possible fixes for Marvel Rivals error code 220

1) Check for any third-party server blockers

Many players, through the r/marvelrivals subreddit, have commented that they had previously used server blockers of a particular region for a different game to force playing in their desired location. However, these seem to interfere with the login attempts of Marvel Rivals, causing the error code 220.

Check and disable any server blockers running on your device and re-attempt login. This should possibly fix error code 220.

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2) Check your Windows firewall settings

Your Windows or your router firewall might sometimes flag new software as malicious and block it instantly. Disable your Windows firewall and restart the game for a potential fix to error code 220.

Also check out: Marvel Rivals "can't connect to server" on PS5 error: Potential fixes and reason

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3) Turn off Family Share on Steam

A few players on the r/marvelrivals subreddit have reported that the game often shows the error code 220 when it is unable to connect to your friend's network on Steam. The primary reason for this can be that you are currently a part of a family share on the platform.

Check for any such connections, get out of it, and relaunch the game. This could possibly fix the aforementioned error.

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4) Turn off Controlled Folder Access in Ransomware Protection

As mentioned earlier, a new game like Marvel Rivals is often considered malicious by Windows and can end up in the protected folder of the Virus and Protection settings.

Simply turn off the Controlled Folder Access in Ransomware Protection, and you should be good to go.

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This covers all the potential reasons and fixes for Marvel Rivals error code 220. If neither of these solutions works, you should definitely consider contacting their support team or waiting for an official fix to arrive sometime soon.