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Stuttering or choppy gameplay in Overwatch 2 can be frustrating. Here’s how to fix Overwatch 2’s stuttering, freezing, and lag issues.
If you’re playing Overwatch 2 and the game looks choppy or begins stuttering, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on for the solutions on how to fix Overwatch 2’s stuttering issues.
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Update your drivers and operating system
The cause of stuttering or choppy gameplay in Overwatch 2 may be your PC’s drivers. Therefore, make sure to update them by visiting the Device Manager. Ensure that your Windows operating system is updated as well.
Reset your Overwatch 2 settings
Another solution is to reset your Overwatch 2 game settings. To do this, launch the game, press the “ESC Menu” button, select “Options” from the menu, visit the “Video” tab, select “Graphics Quality,” and press “Delete Restore Defaults.” Then, restart Overwatch 2 to apply the settings.
How to fix Overwatch 2 stuttering and freezing
You can also do the following to reset all of your in-game options before running Overwatch 2 again:
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Fix your network and connection issues
The problem may be the connection to your network. To reset your network devices, shut down your PC and power down and unplug your modem and router. Wait for a minute before plugging the devices back in and wait for them to boot up. Next, start up your PC.
Release, renew, and flush your DNS information
Another way to fix networking issues is to release, renew, and flush your DNS information for Windows 8 and 10. To do this, hold the Windows button on your keyboard and press R. Next, type in “cmd” and press enter. Type in “ipconfig /release” and press enter again. Type in “ipconfig /renew,” press enter, type “ipconfig /flushdns,” and hit enter. Then, connect to your network.
Check the Overwatch 2 system requirements
Of course, check if your computer meets the minimum Overwatch 2 system requirements. Below are Blizzard’s outlined minimum requirements plus the recommended specifications needed to run the game smoothly.
Here’s the list of Overwatch 2’s supported video cards,as stated by Blizzard:
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