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5 Ways to Fix FPS Drops, Lag & Stuttering in FFXIV
Your PC has to meet the minimum requirements to play FFXIV
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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As brilliant as the FFXIV game is, the major plague that affects its gameplay is the sudden FPS drops. This often disrupts the game flow and, in some cases, leads to a game crash.
Experiencing FPS drop, lag, and stuttering in your games is frustrating because it affects your gameplay. It can make your game slow and unstable to play.
The FPS drop is an issue common to virtually every game you can think of. However, players complain that this problem significantly affects the Final Fantasy XIV game.
Hence, we’ll discuss the FPS drops in the FFXIV game, their causes, and how you can fix it.
Why is FFXIV laggy and choppy?
How can I make FFXIV run smoother without issues?
1. Check your system’s requirements
You may be experiencing the FPS drop issue in your game because your device doesn’t meet up to the requirements for the game.
However, you can check theFinal Fantasy XIV system requirements pageabout the specifications recommended for a smooth playing experience.
2. Update graphics drivers
If Windows didn’t find any update, you might want to use a specialized tool that scans your computer for outdated drivers and safely updates them if possible.
OutByte
3. Disable Game DVR on your PC
4. End tasks for unimportant programs
Creating more system resources and RAM will help Final Fantasy XIV run smoothly without lag or FPS drop.
5. Update Windows
What is a good FPS for FFXIV?
To achieve a smooth and stable gaming experience with Final Fantasy XIV, you should set your FPS rate between 30 and 60. It’ll help you cut through the game without fail or issue.
Players often ask about which is better at 40 or 60 FPS. However, setting your frame rate at 40 is good and helps you run your game smoothly, but it can glitch when you switch to another screen or monitor. So, 60 is most recommended because it is more stable on various devices.
We hope this article has been helpful. You can also read our article abouthow to fix FFXIV errorin the game.
Also, you can check out our guide onFinal Fantasy XIV: a fatal DirectX error has occurred. This has detailed what to do if you encounter the DirectX problem.
IfFinal Fantasy XIV is unable to download patch files, go through our guide to find the most efficient fixes.
More about the topics:Final Fantasy XIV,FPS
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
