The long-awaited looter shooter, The First Descendant, has finally been released, and it's received some pretty mixed reviews. This is mainly because the game suffers from performance issues, even on high-end hardware. Even though the beta test of the game went fairly smoothly, the performance became worse between then and full release. Luckily, there are several ways you can improve your in-game experience.

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How To Fix Lag, Stuttering, And Low FPS In The First Descendant

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Many The First Descendant players, including those with top-end hardware, report problems that interfere with comfortable gameplay. To fix lag, stuttering, and low FPS in The First Descendant, try out the following methods for addressing these issues.

  • Check the minimum system requirements and your PC specs.
  • Update your graphics drivers.
  • Lower graphics settings.

Check System Requirements

Your PC specs are the first and most obvious culprit for poor performance. Make sure to check whether your hardware meets the game's requirements. If you're falling short, it might be time for some upgrades.

  • OS - Windows 10 x64 20H2
  • Processor - AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
  • Memory - 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics - AMD Radeon RX 570 Video Memory 4GB or GeForce GTX 1050Ti
  • DirectX - Version 12

If everything is in order, then proceed to the next step.

Update Your Graphics Drivers

Drivers play just as important a role as your hardware — you should check if it's time to update them. To do this, players can use the appropriate official apps, such as GeForce Experience. It can significantly improve the performance of The First Descendant.

Lower Graphics Settings In The First Descendant

It appears that The First Descendant has some issues causing players to experience lag, stuttering, and low FPS. Therefore, even if your PC meets the recommended system requirements, you must lower your graphics settings.

Many players report that some settings have a particularly strong impact on performance. One of them is Frame Generation. By turning it off and on, you can get rid of stuttering. However, this must be done every time a new area is loaded.

Lowering your mouse's DPI can also potentially fix FPS drops in The First Descendant.

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Released
July 2, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
Nexon Games
Publisher(s)
Nexon
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter