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Overwatch: Performance Is So Bad Nowadays (Fix)
Short answer
Yeah, it's been in beta for years anyway. It worked for me but I don't know if it'll work for anyone else.
How to fix it
Switch the graphics API
- Open the game’s options and change the rendering mode from DirectX 12 to DirectX 11. Many players report that DirectX 11 eliminates severe stuttering and freezing.
- If DirectX 11 still feels unstable, revert to DirectX 12. Although it may have a memory‑leak issue, it often runs smoother than DirectX 11 for some users.
Repair the game files
- Use the Steam client to verify the integrity of Overwatch® files. This checks for corrupted or missing data that can cause crashes and lag.
Check for beta updates
- If you have opted into any beta or experimental builds, consider disabling them. Some users notice performance drops when the game is running a beta version.
If it still doesn't work
- Try reinstalling the game after the file verification step.
- Look for any recent driver updates for your GPU and install them.
- Reduce in‑game graphics settings (resolution, texture quality) to lower the load on your system.
- If the problem began after a specific patch, wait for the next official update; community reports suggest the issue may be temporary.
What players reported
back then this game always ran great for me, but nowadays performance is very bad. has this been going on for longer or just this season? i haven't played in a while so idk.
What players suggest
Yeah, it's been in beta for years anyway. It worked for me but I don't know if it'll work for anyone else. I just wanted to mention it in case it helps someone. i tried dx12. it was unplayable. so so so bad. everyone switch to dx11 if you have problems.
I've been playing since 2 came out and I've never had any issues until now. But ever since the last few updates, I can't even get into a match. The game freezes and stutters so badly that it's practically unplayable. I get kicked for being afk before I can even see the character selection screen. Normally, I'd experience severe stuttering for just the first one or two matches after an update and…
I tried a few things. I scanned and repaired the game files and someone on the Blizzard forums mentioned that DX11 has a memory leak, so I switched to DX12. DX12 performed better than DX11. It doesn't completely fix the issue but it's better than nothing. At least I can play the game now.
i considered that but didnt do it because it said "beta" i will try that later.
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: performance, directx