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How to Fix Dark and Darker Stuttering (Lagging or Freezing Every Few Seconds)

It's hard to survive if you're lagging.

While server issues can be a problem in Dark and Darker, so can lagging and stuttering. Keep reading below to learn how to fix stuttering in Dark and Darker.

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There are a few possible fixes for solving Dark and Darker's stuttering problem. One method has emerged as the most successful but may not work for you and could require other solutions. Below is a solution that can fix stuttering, lagging, and freezing in Dark and Darker.

  1. Go to Options.
  2. Select Display.
  3. Choose Anti Aliasing & Super Resolution.
  4. Turn off TSR or change to DLSS (Nvidia) or FXAA (AMD).
  5. Restart Dark and Darker.

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You may need to further tweak your graphical settings if you continue to run into the issue. Dark and Darker is also an online game, so verify you have a good internet connection to ensure you have an enjoyable time. You can also update your drivers and play around with your firewall settings if you are continuing to have problems. Additionally, you can try the methods below.

  • Disable Fullscreen
    • Locate IRONMACE/Dark and Darker/
    • Right-click DungeonCrawler.exe
    • Choose Properties.
    • Select Compatibility.
    • Click the Disable Fullscreen Optimizations and confirm.
  • Change Server Region
    • Launch Dark and Darker.
    • Select Play.
    • Click the Dungeon Map in the lower left-hand corner.
    • Select Servers.
    • Change your Region and confirm.
  • Switch to DirectX 11
    • Right-click on Dark and Darker.
    • Choose Properties.
    • Locate and click on the Target Box.
    • Type -dx11 and confirm.

What causes stuttering or freezing in Dark and Darker?

Typically, stuttering, lagging, and freezing are caused by graphics. While Dark and Darker isn't the most intensive game, it can cause issues even on high-end PCs if your settings are off. The game is still being developed, so you can expect issues to occur when new patches or updates are released.

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