Common Problems
- I have a low frame rate in Overwatch 2.
- My FPS in Overwatch 2 is low.
Slow and choppy gameplay can have a variety of causes. Check your latency before continuing with the troubleshooting steps below. If your latency is high, check our connection troubleshooting article.
Note: Make sure your computer meets the Overwatch 2 System Requirements before following the steps below.
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Update your drivers to resolve any compatibility issues.
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Changes to the software settings on your video card drivers may cause crashes or performance issues. Reset your video driver settings to correct this problem.
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Reset your in-game options to resolve crashing and performance problems.
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Check your power management settings and make sure they're set to High Performance.
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Try closing background applications to resolve any software conflicts.
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Overheating can cause performance issues, game crashes, and full computer lockups. Check for overheating components.
Tried everything here?
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