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FIFA 22 lag: Make it Smoother With These 5 Solutions

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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FIFA remains one of the most popular and most played games in the world, even to this day. But, unfortunately, many reported FIFA 22 lag on their device.

And, as always, the online play remains one of the critical elements of this beloved game. The game has millions of players get together and match their football skills.

Constant lag, FPS drops, and stuttering or freezing are a few of the issues that can cause problems when playing online and wreck your experience.

We explore navigating through this in this guide.

Why is my FIFA so laggy?

Why is my FIFA so laggy?

There are several possible reasons why your FIFA game might be laggy. Here are some common causes:

How can I fix FIFA 22 lag?

How can I fix FIFA 22 lag?

Before jumping into any complex fixes, we recommend changing your internet connection since a slow connection is one of the significant causes of lag.

Additionally, you should ensure your device is adequately ventilated to reduce the risk of lag due to overheating.

1. Close background processes

2. Update drivers

3. Adjust Windows performance

4. Change 3D settings

5. Set Game priority to High

Last but not least, try alternating between fullscreen and windowed settings to see if there are any differences.

However, our priority should be checking your internet connection before you go through all the steps we listed.

This can be the cause you are experiencing these problems most of the time. We hope that after using these methods, you can return to enjoying FIFA 22 the way it was meant to.

If you can’t start the game, maybe the solutions from ourFIFA 21 doesn’t launchguide can help you.

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Alexandru Poloboc

Tech Journalist

With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.

A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.

When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.

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Alexandru Poloboc

Tech Journalist

With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.