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.
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.
- Type in "device manager" in your PC's search box
- Select the "Device Manager" option
- Click on a device category
- Right-click the driver that requires an update
- Update the driver
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.
- Launch Overwatch 2
- Press the "ESC Menu" button
- Select "Options"
- Click on the "Videos" tab
- Select "Graphics Quality"
- Press the "Delete Restore Defaults" button
- Click on the "Apply" button
- Select "Exit to Desktop"
- Launch Overwatch 2 again
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:
- Log in to the Battle.net app
- Select Overwatch 2
- Press the gear icon located next to the "Play" button
- Select the "Game Settings" option
- Press the "Reset In-Game Options" button
- Click on the "Done" button
- Launch Overwatch 2
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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.
- Shut down your computer
- Power down and unplug your modem and router
- Wait 60 seconds before plugging them back in
- Wait for the devices to boot up
- Boot up your computer
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.
- Press Windows + R
- Type in "cmd" and hit enter
- Type in "ipconfig /release" and press enter
- Type in "ipconfig /renew" and press enter
- Type in "ipconfig /flushdns" and hit enter
- Close the command prompt
- 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.
Overwatch 2 Minimum Requirements Overwatch 2 Recommended Specifications | Operating System Windows 10 64-bit (Latest Service Pack) Windows 10 64-bit (Latest Service Pack) | Processor Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650 Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 | Video NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/ GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel Arc A770 | Memory 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM | Storage 50 GB available hard drive space | Internet Broadband internet connection | Resolution 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution |
Here's the list of Overwatch 2's supported video cards, as stated by Blizzard:
NVIDIA | AMD/ATI | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 600 series | Radeon HD 7000 series | Intel UHD 600 Series |
| GeForce GTX 700 series | Radeon HD 8000 series | Intel UHD 700 Series |
| GeForce GTX 800M series | Radeon R5/R7/R9 200 series | Intel Iris Xe Series |
| GeForce GTX 900 series | Radeon R5/R7/R9 300 series | Intel Arc 3/5/7 Series |
| GeForce GTX 10 series | Radeon R9 Fury/Nano series | |
| Volta series | Radeon Pro Duo | |
| GeForce GTX 16 series | Radeon RX 400 series | |
| GeForce RTX 20 series | Radeon RX 500 series | |
| GeForce RTX 30 series | Radeon RX Vega series | |
| GeForce RTX 40 Series | Radeon VII series | |
| Radeon RX 5000 series | ||
| Radeon RX 6000 series |
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