Hexworks studio acted quickly when players flagged technical problems in Lords of the Fallen, sharing PC-specific tips on Steam. The guidance here aims to help a broad audience in North America and Canada troubleshoot common issues and improve performance across different system setups.
Change graphics settings
Try the Automatic setting found in the Game Settings menu under the Graphics tab. This option lets the game tailor its visuals to the computer’s hardware, balancing image quality with smooth performance. If the automatic option doesn’t feel right, users can experiment with individual sliders for resolution, textures, shadows, and post-processing to find a stable middle ground that suits their setup. It’s often enough to tweak just a couple of values to reduce stuttering, input lag, or frame rate drops without sacrificing the overall cinematic experience.
Update your GPU driver
Keeping graphics drivers current is strongly advised. The developers coordinate with both Nvidia and AMD to ensure the best compatibility and stability with the latest releases. Before updating, it’s wise to create a quick backup of important saves and ensure the system has sufficient storage for the new driver package. After installation, restart the PC and test the game to confirm that the update resolved any previous visuals or performance issues. Useful steps include checking the driver’s clean install option and reviewing game-specific settings that may be affected by the new software stack.
Delete PSOs
If problems persist, try removing PSOs by following these steps. This can clear corrupted data that may trigger crashes or texture loading issues and can help restore normal operation.
- Navigate to: X:UsersYourUserAppDataLocalLOTF2Saved.
- Delete the file *.UPIPELINECACHE.
- Right-click the game in your Steam library. Select Properties — Local Files — Verify integrity of game files.
If the issue remains unresolved, there is a workaround that can help restore access to the game. Note that this workaround may cause a brief microfreeze when entering a new area for the first time. The steps below disable the PSO calculation process:
- Right-click the game in the library.
- Select Properties.
- On the General tab, add the modifier -nopsos to the Launch Options box.
Submit a bug report
For ongoing problems, players should contact official support channels through the platform’s help center rather than sending personal email addresses. When reporting, provide a concise description of the issue and include any relevant hardware details. If possible, attach a diagnostic file that captures the problem and a short summary of the steps that reproduce it. This helps the support team identify and reproduce the issue more quickly on their end.
- How many hours have you played?
- Steps to reproduce the error(s).
- Any other information that may help diagnose the problem.
Additionally, capture a GPU debug log by following the platform’s guidance for crash reporting. If a crash occurs, note the exact moment and the text shown in the crash window; this data feeds directly into the error database to assist developers in fixing the fault.
Take the relevant files and attach them to the official support submission as directed by the platform’s help portal.
If the problem is a crash, please include the crash window text as part of the report. This information is valuable for the engineering team as it’s used to pinpoint and resolve instability.
In the end, players are encouraged to share their experiences and tips with the community in a constructive way. The goal is to expand practical knowledge and help fellow players navigate the game more reliably, especially when new patches or updates arrive.