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For those wondering how to fix low FPS and stuttering in Dead Island 2, don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place.
Dead Island 2 is the latest iteration of the cult favourite zombie first person shooter. Where the last version had gamers stuck on the eponymous island, this latest release will have players trying to navigate Los Angeles in the midst of the zombie apocalypse. Although there is no ray tracing in Dead Island 2, the visuals are stunning so it’s no wonder that people are now trying to fix low fps and stuttering to allow them to see the visuals and game without interruption.
Let’s get into a few ‘hacks’ to help.
Can you fix Dead Island 2 low FPS and stuttering?
As the problem could be caused by a number of issues we’ve found a few ‘hacks’ that might help solve the low FPS and stuttering problems.
In-Game Settings
One easy ‘hack’ to try is to lower the graphics settings you have dead Island 2 set to. Lower settings will demand less from the game and allow for smoother information processing, potentially smoothing out gameplay.
Background Processes
Similar to the in-game settings ‘hack’, halting background processes could free up space and information processing power on you PC or console for the game to run smoother. Try closing background applications and pausing any ongoing processes.
Overheating
Running a game puts a lot of pressure on a PC or console. Computing all that information at high speeds requires a lot of power which naturally emits heat. If that heat level gets too high your processor may slow down in an effort to remain cool and not damage. Making sure your PC or console is not overheating is a good way to try to reduce low FPS and stuttering. Many gamers have dedicated coolers to help keep their GPU/CPU cool. Make sure that yours is working properly, if you have one.
Also make sure there is nothing blocking your PC’s fans and vents, and that your PC is not placed next to a radiator or other heat source. If you are using a gaming laptop, make sure that your laptop’s fans are not blocked, for example by being placed on a blanket. Keep the device on a hard surface with good air flow.
Bottleneck
Low FPS and stuttering can be caused by outdated or non-optimised hardware. If your GPU is out-of-date and unable to keep up the graphics processing demands of the game, it can cause stuttering and low FPS. The minimum GPU required to run Dead Island 2 is AMD Radeon RX 480/ GeForce GTX 1060. The minimum CPU is AMD FX-9590/ Intel Core I7-7700HQ. However, this is the minimum not the recommended requirements.
The Dead Island 2 recommended system requirements to run the game smoothly are AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT/GeForce RTX 2070 Super for GPU and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X/Intel Core I9 9900K for CPU. If your system does not meet these, it could be a reason for your stuttering gameplay experience. In this case, we would recommend looking into upgrading your hardware.
It is also worth noting that if your GPU is meeting the requirements, but you CPU is not (or the other way around) you may experience bottleneck due to the mismatch in capability between your hardware. If you do upgrade, make sure to keep you CPU and GPU at compatible levels. Make sure to check out the full system requirements for Dead Island 2 to make sure all of your rig is meeting the minimum specs and not causing you problems.
We’ll be keeping an eye on this issue so make sure to watch this space as we’ll keep the page updated with the latest news and ‘hacks’ to help try and solve the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
As Dead Island 2 is such a popular game we know many gamers have questions they want answers to. We’ve done our best to answer some of your most pressing queries below.
What is the minimum RES/FPS you should play Dead Island 2 at?
The lowest recommended RES/FPS you should play Dead Island 2 at is 1080p at 30 fps.
How much RAM do you need to play Dead Island 2 without stuttering?
The minimum RAM recommended by the game developers is 10GB memory with 70GB storage. However, you could be experiencing game stuttering for a variety of reasons even if you have the required amount of RAM. We recommend checking the system requirements to make sure that all of your rig meets the recommended specs.
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