Last Epoch wowed me with its in-depth leveling system and addictive combat gameplay, but the occasional stutters and freezes tend to take me out of the experience. If you’ve had similar issues with the game, here’s how to fix stuttering in Last Epoch and enjoy a smooth gameplay experience.
Ways to fix stuttering and FPS drops in Last Epoch
There are various methods you can use to increase performance in Last Epoch, most of which will take little time and effort. If the first fix you try doesn’t work, don’t get discouraged—try a combination of multiple fixes since one of these is bound to do the trick.
If you’re playing on Steam Deck, try your hand at finding thebest settingsto find the right balance of performance and fidelity!
Set game to High Priority on Task Manager
Update graphics drivers
You won’t need the most powerful CPU to run Last Epoch, but graphics-wise, you’ll need to have a decent GPU with freshly updated drivers. Go to your graphics card manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, etc.), download and install the latest drivers to ensure you’re getting the most out of your GPU.
Disable full screen optimizations in Windows
Update the game
If you’re playing offline, chances are you’re missing out on playing the latest version of Last Epoch. The game’s performance gets more stable after every update, so verify that your game is up to date, and the stability issues will subside.
Enable Streamer Mode
Streamer Mode focuses on balancing out latency issues and improving stability so that streamers can have a stress-free experience. If it works for them, it’s worth a shot for you!
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