Fix: Layers of Fear Stuttering, Lags, or Freezing constantly
Layers of Fear 2023 is a psychological horror game that combines elements from previous versions and new stories. It’s available on PS5, Xbox, PS4, and PC....
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Last updated on June 21, 2023
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Layers of Fear 2023 is a psychological horror game that combines elements from previous versions and new stories. It’s available on PS5, Xbox, PS4, and PC. It’s not a complete remake or sequel. The game requires enough hardware configuration to run properly, especially for PC. Not everyone may have such a configuration to run the game in full resolution and higher FPS. It’s quite common for most PC titles because they’re performance-hungry. Here we’ve provided steps to fix Layers of Fear Stuttering and Lags issues.
Unfortunately, while in gameplay, some Layers of Fear PC players are experiencing multiple issues like stuttering, lags, crashes, frame drops, etc.. Depending on the compatibility factor, it can be a severe issue on some PCs. So, it’s always better to fix the issue so that at least you can play the game with a respectable FPS count. There may be several reasons behind such an issue that can be resolved by following this guide.
Check System Requirements
Check out the system requirements of the Layers of Fear game below to ensure that your PC configuration meets the game’s system requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD RX 580 4GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended Requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK
Processor: Intel Core i7 8700K/ AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 20 GB available space
Fix: Layers of Fear Stuttering and Lags Badly
Fixing in-game lags or frame drop issues isn’t easy because it depends on multiple factors, such as PC hardware, the display resolution of the game, maximum FPS limit count, conflicting third-party apps, and more. So, we recommend you try following all the methods individually until the problem gets fixed or reduced. Changing the in-game graphics-related settings or keeping them low can fix several problems in a jiffy.
It may include the Screen Resolution of the game, in-game Texture Resolution, Shadow Resolution, Maximum Frame rate, number of Characters Displayed, or other visual effects that require higher graphics or memory. So, you can follow the steps below to try reducing the lags or frame drops up to some extent depending on which resolution and quality you’re playing the game, apart from FPS count.
Open your Steam client > Go to Library > Right-click on the Layers of Fear.
Select Properties > On the General tab, you’ll find Launch Options.
Enter the launch options -fullscreen = Forces the engine to start in fullscreen mode.
2. Update Graphics Drivers
Right-click on the Start Menu to open up the Quick Access Menu.
Click on Device Manager from the list.
Now, double-click on the Display adapters category to expand the list.
Then right-click on the dedicated graphics card name.
Select Update driver > Choose Search automatically for drivers.
An update will automatically download and install the latest version if available.
Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to change the effects.
3. Run the game as an administrator
Run the game exe file as an administrator to avoid user account control regarding privilege issues. You should also run the Steam client as an administrator on your PC. To do this:
Right-click on the Layers of Fear exe shortcut file on your PC.
Now, select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to checkmark it.
Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
4. Set High Priority in Task Manager
Make your game priority in the higher segment via the Task Manager to tell your Windows system to run the game properly. To do this:
Right-click on the Start Menu > Select Task Manager.
Click on the Processes tab > Right-click on the Layers of Fear game task.
Select Set Priority to High.
Close Task Manager.
Finally, run the Layers of Fear game to check for the issue.
5. Verify the Integrity of Game Files
If there is an issue with the game files and somehow get corrupted or missing, then make sure to perform this method to check for the issue easily. To do so:
For Steam Users:
Launch Steam > Click on Library.
Right-click on Layers of Fear from the list of installed games.
Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
Once done, just restart your computer.
For Epic Launcher:
6. Change GPU Settings
Make sure to change the graphics card settings on the PC by following the steps below to check whether the problem has been fixed.
For Nvidia:
Open up Nvidia’s Control Panel > Right-click on the desktop screen.
Click on Nvidia Control Panel > Click on Manage 3D Settings.
Select Program Settings > Find ‘Layers of Fear’ and manually add the game if it’s not in the list:
Monitor Tech: G-Sync (If available)
Maximum Pre-rendered frames: 2
Threaded optimization: On
Power Management: Prefer Maximum Performance
Texture Filtering – Quality: Performance
For AMD:
Monitor Tech: G-Sync (If available)
Maximum Pre-rendered frames: 2
Threaded optimization: On
Power Management: Prefer Maximum Performance
Texture Filtering – Quality: Performance
7. Disable Fullscreen Optimizations
Full-screen optimization and DPI settings are the default ones on Windows. You should try disabling it by following the steps below:
Locate the Layers of Fear game directory.
Find and right-click on the Layers of Fear.exe file.
Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
Checkmark the ‘Disable Full-Screen Optimizations’ box.
Now, click on the ‘Change high DPI setting’s button.
Checkmark the ‘Override high DPI scaling behavior’ > Select ‘Application’ from the drop-down menu.
Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
8. Update Layers of Fear
If in case, you haven’t updated your Layers of Fear game for a while, then follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:
For Steam:
Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Layers of Fear from the left pane.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
It may take some time to install the update > close the Steam client.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try relaunching the game.
For Epic Launcher:
Open the Epic Launcher client > Go to Library > Look for Layers of Fear from the left pane.
You must tap on the three-dot icon on your Layers of Fear application.
Make sure to check the auto-update to get a new update installed automatically.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide is useful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
