# How to Fix Borderlands 3 Stuttering Issue **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-fix-borderlands-3-stuttering-issue/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-01-19 **Updated:** 2023-01-19 **Categories:** Blogs **Tags:** Apple Guides, Best of Best, Blogs Daily, Computer Guides, guiderobert, Guides and Tutorials, guiding12, How To Guide, How To Guides, Originals How to, Software tips and tutorials, Tips, Tricks **Reading Time:** 5 min --- Gearbox created the action role-playing first-person shooter video game Borderlands 3, which was [released on September 13, 2019](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/borderlands-3). Borderlands 3 is compatible with Apple macOS, [PS5](https://compsmag.com/reviews/ps5-review/), Xbox One, and [Computer](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/). Many players who have played Borderlands 1 and 2 would like to play Borderlands 3 due to its improved gameplay and fluid movement. However, the Borderlands 3 lag problem that many players are experiencing has significantly decreased their gaming experience. When the lag and stuttering problems with the game arise, it is a really frustrating issue for shooting game players because the character might be shot to death quickly. Frame rate (FPS) or network issues could be to blame for the stuttering and lag in the game. Borderlands 3 may be experiencing frame rate issues, so you should take steps to improve your [FPS games](https://compsmag.com/best/fps-games/) if you experience stuttering and lag in both online and offline modes. If you only experience the problem while playing the [online game](https://compsmag.com/best/online-games/), your network should be to blame. PC [video games](https://compsmag.com/best/video-games/) frequently experience FPS drops, lags, and stuttering, and Borderlands 3 is no exception. It’s likely that you have played Borderlands 3 if you enjoy action [role-playing games](https://compsmag.com/best/rpgs/). It’s a very well-liked first-person shooter game, but it can occasionally experience performance-related problems like slow FPS and crashes. ## Ways to Fix Borderlands 3 Stuttering Issue ### Update Graphics Drivers Right-click on the Start menu to display the Quick Access menu. Click on “Device Manager” from the list. Now double-click on the “Display Adapters” category to expand the list. Next, right-click on the name of the dedicated graphics card. Select “Update Drivers” -> “Search for Drivers Automatically”. If an update is available, it will automatically download and install the latest version. Once complete, be sure to [restart your computer](https://compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-restart-computer/) to change the effect. ### Run the game as an administrator Right click on the Borderlands 3 exe shortcut file on your PC. Now select “Properties” and click on the “Compatibility” tab. Click the “Run this program as an administrator” checkbox and place a checkmark in the checkbox. Click “Apply” and select “OK” to save your changes. ### Verify Integrity of Game Files Launch Steam > Click on “Library”. Right click on “Borderlands 3” from the list of installed games. Now click on “Properties” > Go to “Local Files”. Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files. You will need to wait for the process to complete. Once complete, restart your computer. ### Set High Priority in Task Manager Right-click on the Start menu > Select Task Manager. Click on the Processes tab > Right-click on the Borderlands 3 game task. Select Set Priority to High. Close the Task Manager. Finally, run the Borderlands 3 game to check for problems. ### Disable Fullscreen Optimizations Locate the Borderlands 3 game directory. Locate the cyberpunk2077.exe file and right-click on it. Select ‘Properties’ and click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab. Check the ‘Disable Full Screen Optimization’ checkbox. Then click on the ‘Change High DPI Settings button’. Check ‘Override High DPI Scaling Behavior’ > Select ‘Application’ from the drop-down menu. Click ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’ to save changes. ## About **Platforms:** PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, [Xbox One app](https://compsmag.com/best/xbox-one-apps/), MORE **Release date:** 13 September 2019 **Developers:** Gearbox Software, Gearbox Studio Québec **Engine:** Unreal Engine 5, Unreal Engine 4 **Publisher:** 2K Games ## System Requirements: **OS:** Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) **Processor:** AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 **Memory:** 6 GB RAM **[Graphics card](https://compsmag.com/best/graphics-cards/):** AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB **DirectX:** Version 11 **Storage:** 75 GB available space **Sound Card:** DirectX Compatible ## About the Gameplay Borderlands 3 is a first-person loot shooter. Players can acquire experience points, in-game money, and reward items by creating a character from one of the four available classes and taking missions from non-playable characters and bounty boards. Up to four players can play together or individually. Players can also obtain these items by defeating enemies throughout the course of the game. As a player levels up, skill points are awarded to them to distribute among a skill tree. In the new Borderlands game, each character can unlock three special abilities, but only one of them can be used at once. Contrary to earlier Borderlands games where each character had only one distinctive skill that operates on a cooldown, this significantly expands the number of possible character builds that a player can create. Similar to previous Borderlands [multiplayer games](https://compsmag.com/best/multiplayer-games/), the main gameplay mechanics in Borderlands 3 centre around completing tasks, taking out opponents, and looting special chests or defeated enemies for priceless items. The game has “over one billion guns” thanks to these items, which are typically procedurally generated weapons that vary in damage, range, ammo capacity, and other special features. The advantages could harm the enemies with fire, ice, or electricity, or they could have a different firing pattern, among other visual variations. ## Final Words We hope you like our article on how to Fix Borderlands 3 Stuttering Issue. Every millisecond counts in games like Borderlands 3, so it’s essential to avoid problems like stuttering. One of the trickiest computer problems to fix is stuttering because it could be caused by a wide variety of software-related settings as well as a hardware malfunction. Gaming stuttering occurs when your game briefly freezes, making it nearly impossible to play titles like Borderlands 3 where that brief pause can have a significant impact on your gameplay. Numerous things, including insufficient power to the CPU or GPU, incorrect RAM speed and Windows settings, out-of-date drivers and BIOS, and too many background programmes running at once, can contribute to this issue. --- *End of Article*