How to Fix Low FPS in Fallout 76 (2024)
If you have recently picked up Fallout 76 after watching the new TV but are having some major issues with low FPS even on a fairly high-end PC this article will guide you through a really simple tweak you can make to the game that will solve the problem. For most people, it should nearly double FPS rates.
How to Fix Low FPS in Fallout 76 (2024)
While there are quite a few different ways you can solve low FPS in Fallout 76, the quickest and easiest way to get a massive boost is to disable VSYNC. There are a couple of ways to do this but this method is quick, easy and will give you the best results. In a lot of cases, you can increase FPS from 30 up to 90-130.
- Go to C:\Users\YOURNAMEHERE\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76
- open the Fallout76Prefs.ini file using Notepad (Right-click select Open with Notepad)
- Search the ini-file for the word "interval"
- set "iPresentInterval=1" to "iPresentInterval=0" (1 = vsync on ; 0 = vsync off)
- Once you have made the change save the updated text file and launch Fallout 76.
If you are having other issues with Fallout 76 Performance I highly suggest working your way through the other steps shown below.
Readjust Your Overclock Settings.
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Turn off any GPU, CPU, or RAM overclocking.
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Launch Horizon Forbidden West and see if you are still getting a black screen.
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If disabling overclocking resolves the problem, reconsider your overclock settings. Starting with GPU, then CPU, and finally RAM.
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When you get stable settings you should be able to play without any future problems, though future game updates may change things so keep an eye on it.
Clean Install your GPU Drivers with Display Driver Uninstaller.
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Download the latest GPU driver you want to use.
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Now Disable your Internet connection.
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Run DDU and select the option to remove GeForce Experience (GFE) if prompted. You will get a similar message if you are using AMD Graphics.
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After the process completes accept the restart request and let your computer restart.
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Now install the driver software and re-establish your internet connection. This prevents Windows from installing generic drivers automatically.
What's the best way to increase FPS in Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 and all the others in the series have seen a huge surge in popularity since the Fallout TV show was released this year. Funnily enough though, the same old annoying FPS bugs that plagued Fallout 76 early on are still in the game. So if you're a returning player things might seem familiar. And if you're a new player you're probably wondering WTF.... The good news is that the Fallout 76 FPS problem can be fixed easily so follow the steps above to solve the problem.