Known issueFixUpdated · 17 replies on Steam

Overwatch: FPS Drops / Bad Performance (Workarounds)

Short answer

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: Try swapping from directx11 to directx12 in the graphics options.

The problem

As of Thursday 15th October 2026 I have been suffering with terrible performance, my FPS either stays around 4 or it drops continuously from 240 or runs at 70-120 but drop too. I haven't found any fix. I have tried that guide that people have put on here and I have also tried reinstalling my game and graphics driver. The game is completely unplayable due to this and it's getting annoying now.

Ultra, original post

What players suggest

Try swapping from directx11 to directx12 in the graphics options. That seems to fix this for most people.

Ajani

u can try this fix https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3803688573

Attila

Try clearing your shader cache and then make sure your graphics settings are appropriate to your GPU. Google instructions on how to clear the cache.

Mochan

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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: performance, directx, nvidia, amd

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