Framerate Capped in Overwatch (2024)

Updated: 2 years ago

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Common Problems

My FPS is locked to 60 FPS no matter what I do.
I can't go over 30 Frames per second
My FPS is capped at a specific number

FPS caps are usually due to an game, driver, or power setting. Configuring these settings properly will allow you to increase your FPS. If your FPS is low, but not stuck at a specific number, use our low frame rate article.If your frame rate is not low,use our performance troubleshooting resourcesarticle.

In game menus are intentionallycapped at 60 FPS. This cannot be increased. The troubleshooting below is only for frame rate issues while playing the game.

Note: Make sure your computer meets the Overwatch System Requirements before following the steps below. If your computer is on the low end of these requirements, trylowering your graphics settings.

Changes to the software settings on your video card drivers may cause crashes or lockups. Reset your video driver settings to correct this problem.
Incorrectly set or corrupted game settings may cause crashes, lockups, or performance issues. Reset your game settings to correct this problem.
In game settings can prevent you from reaching higher frame rates. Change these settings to uncap your in game FPS.
- Limit FPS
  1. PressEscwhile in game and chooseOptions
  2. On theVideotab, find theLimit FPSoption
  3. Set the drop down menu toCustom
  4. Move theFrame Rate Capslider to your desired FPS
- Vsync
  1. PressEscwhile in game and chooseOptions
  2. On theVideotab, find theVSyncoption
  3. Toggle this setting toOff
If you're playing on a laptop, optimize your power management settings and graphics options for gaming.
See Also
How to increase FPS when gaming on your computer
Overheating can cause performance issues, game crashes, and full computer lockups. Check for overheating components.