What should I do if the game lags during gameplay?

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If you experience any of the following errors, please follow the steps listed below.

 

[Potential Issues]

  • Issues where you or another player appear to be standing still or walking in place
  • Issues where characters move randomly or unpredictably (rubberbanding, warping, etc.)
  • Sudden or frequent disconnection issues
  • Issues where gameplay lags

 

[Fixes]

1. Update Windows to the latest version

  • Click the Windows button in the bottom-left → Go to Windows Settings → Go to Updates & Security → Update Windows to the latest version.

2. Disable non-essential software

  • Running software which interferes with Steam may prevent the game from properly launching.
  • Disable Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, and any other background applications that generate overlays or have high memory usage.

3. Install the latest version of your graphics driver and perform a clean installation

  • Download the latest version of your graphics driver from your graphics card manufacturer's website.
  • Delete your shader cache by selecting [Perform a clean installation] during installation.

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