If you are a fan of action role-playing video games, chances are, you have already played Borderlands 3. It’s a highly popular first-person shooter game, but equally prone to performance-related issues like slow FPS and even crashes at times. In the meanwhile, if you are wondering what to do if Borderlands 3 is crashing, you can refer to our post for some effective solutions.

Why is Borderlands 3 so laggy?

While playing Borderlands 3 if you are experiencing lags or stuttering, the issue is mostly related to network issues or problems with the FPS. However, there could be other reasons as well that can affect the performance of the game and some of them include:

Outdated graphics drivers Higher graphics configuration that the game is not designed to handle DirectX configuration Windows graphics settings Pending Windows OS update Accumulated junk files

Fortunately, there are a few workarounds that can help you fix the Borderlands 3 low FPS issue even on a high-end PC. Before you proceed with the methods below, make sure that you restart the system once to check if it helps fix the issue. Besides, you can also check your network connection or close any unused background applications to get rid of game lags or FPS drops.

How do I fix my FPS drop in Borderlands 3?

1. Run the game launcher as an administrator

So now, whenever you open the game it will open with administrator rights, thus, helping you to get rid of the FPS drops issue.

2. Update your drivers

Some of the most common issues are a result of outdated drivers. You can opt for a professional program that can help you scan your PC for incompatible or old drivers. It will provide a thorough report of your device drivers and update immediately each one of them if it is the case.

3. Delete temporary junk files

Wait till the junk is cleared and once done, the game should now be playing smoothly without any performance Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

4. Adjust Windows power settings

Once done, launch Borderlands 3 through the launcher and check if you can now play the game without FPS drops, lags and stuttering. SPONSORED

5. Renew IP address

Now, exit Command Prompt, restart your PC, and check if the FPS drops issue is resolved.

6. Use Google Public DNS address

Now, launch Borderlands 3 and check if you still experience stutters, slow FPs, or lags during the game.

Bonus tip

Additionally, you can modify in-game settings as below: ➡ Set the display mode to full screen ➡ Change the game settings (below is an example):

Graphics API – Direct X 11 Overall Quality: Medium (If using an old PC model, set it low/very low) Anti Aliasing: FXAA FidelityFX Sharpening: On Camera Motion Blur: Off Object Motion Blur: Off Texture Streaming: Ultra Anisotropic Filtering: 16x Material Complexity: Medium

How do I make Borderlands 3 run smoother?

While the above troubleshooting methods can help you to fix issues such as FPS drops, lags, and stuttering, you can also turn off the hardware acceleration for a smoother performance. So, for example, if you are playing the game on Discord, you can follow the below steps to turn off the feature: You can now try playing Borderlands 3 on Discord and it should run it smoothly. At the same time, make sure that you always check for the latest updates for the game to keep off any performance issues. You can also update the graphic drivers, install any pending Windows updates or verify the game integrity and this may help you play Borderlands 3 smoothly. Also, you can try disabling the Instant Replay feature on your graphics card if your Dx12 leads to Borderlands 3 stutter and gives inconsistent FPS. For more queries related to Borderlands 3 or any other game, do leave a message in the comments box below.

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