Diablo IV is the latest instalment in the Diablo series developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. However, multiple reports suggest that the game may stutter or freeze constantly on PC during gameplay sessions, regardless of your specs. The following are some possible reasons and solutions to fix this lag issue.
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Check System Requirements
Check if your PC meets the system requirements for Diablo 4. If it does not, upgrade your hardware or software to make it compatible.
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Run Diablo 4 as an Administrator
Run the game exe file as an administrator by right-clicking on the file, selecting properties, and clicking on the Compatibility tab. Check the box that says “Run this program as an administrator”, Apply and click OK.
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Update GPU Drivers
Check for graphics driver updates by opening the Device Manager, expanding Display adapters, and right-clicking on the dedicated graphics card. Choose “Update driver” and select “Search automatically for drivers.” If available, the system will download and install the latest version.
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Update Diablo 4
Check for game updates on your PC through the Battle.net launcher or Steam to ensure you have the latest version.
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Try Lowering In-Game Graphics Settings
Reduce the graphics settings in the game menu to optimize gameplay performance for your PC.
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Disable Fullscreen Optimizations
Disable Full-screen optimization and DPI settings on Windows programs that may affect game performance.
Remember to try each solution individually and restart your PC after each step until the issue is resolved.
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