How to fix PUBG lag after installation – Easy Steps

PUBG is an online game; Players from all over the world connect to the server that is closed to them and join other players in a game. The reason players join the closest available server is to reduce ping and in turn reduce lag. With online games like PUBG, lag can mean the difference between a great game and instant death.

Fix PUBG lag after installation

PUBG can be delayed for two reasons; a poor internet connection or graphics settings that are too high for your system hardware to handle. Regardless, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem.

Check graphics settings

PUBG requires at least a mid-tier system to run. See the minimum hardware requirements for the game on Steam. Make a note of whether your system does not meet the requirements or only meets them.

1. Open PUBG.
2. Go to the game settings.
3. Select Graphics.
4. Reduce the graphics to their lowest setting.
   • Set shadows on low
   • Set post-processing to low
   • Set texture to medium or low
   • Disable Vsync and motion blur
   • Set the resolution to your monitor’s native resolution
   • Reduce the field of view
   • Lower the FPS cap (PUBG really isn’t the type of game where you need 60FPS)
5. Close and restart the game.

Check the server ping

The closest regional server in PUBG may not necessarily give you the best ping. You can see the ping you are getting and switch to a server that has a better ping. Better ping means little to no delay.

1. Open PUBG.
2. Go to settings.
3. Click on ‘Select Server’.
4. Check which server has the lowest ping and select it.

Disable VPN

If you are using a VPN to play PUBG (for whatever reason), disable it. PUBG may think of the VPN as a cheat tool and may downgrade the game or may block it entirely. The VPN may not be the right type for gaming. Disable it and then try playing the game.

Check the network ping

Your own Internet connection should not have a high ping. If so, you must resolve this with your ISP. Low ping is key to a smooth gaming experience.

1. Visit Speedtest.net.
2. Take a full speed test.
3. The ping should be low double digits.

If your ping is high, ask your ISP how you can optimize it. At the same time, you should know that the speed of your connection will also affect the game. If you have too many users on the same connection, and it is not fast, the game will suffer. Try to play outside of peak hours or update your connection.

Disable overlay apps

If you are running overlay applications, such as Discord, Nvidia’s ShadowPlay, or OBS, to record the game, it may be causing a lag in the game. Please disable these applications and try to run the game. You should free up as much system resources as possible, especially if your hardware is not the best.

conclusion

Make sure your system is set up not to overheat. Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date and that you have no pending updates to install on a Windows 10 system. Also, if Steam has a pending reboot after an update, go ahead and restart it as well.