How to fix XDefiant stuttering issue

XDefiant just released, or maybe you sat down a while after launch with a long day behind you and a long night of gaming ahead. And then as soon as you join a match, XDefiant decides it has a stuttering issue with no end in sight.

Well, no matter what kind of rig you're rocking, we've got a solution for you to fix the problem.

If your XDefiant is stuttering, there are certainly some things you can do to resolve it. You'll have to try a couple of fixes to determine exactly what the issue is, but one of the following should do the trick.

This one is pretty obvious. If you have too much going on with your computer, then XDefiant doesn't have the necessary resources to run properly.

All of the background programs take away from what XDefiant needs to be a smooth game, thus causing the stuttering.

You can go to your Task Manager to force some things shut or simply try it by just closing any browsers or other windows that are open.

XDefiant might launch with graphics settings it thinks your computer can handle. Sometimes, that isn't the case.

If XDefiant is stuttering as you try to play, then swapping to lower graphics can help prevent it. Go in and move things down one, such as from High to Medium or from Medium to Low.

Be sure to apply the new settings, close your game, and maybe even restart your computer. It doesn't hurt to have a fresh start with this solution.

If you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card of any kind, this is a must-do. If XDefiant is stuttering, open your GeForce Experience application.

One of the recent drivers is Version 555.85, released on the game's release date of May 21, 2024. It has exactly what you're looking for.

The updated driver is specifically available with a claim that it reduces XDefiant system latency by up to 58%. Download it, restart your computer, launch XDefiant, and your game should be immediately more responsive.

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