Fix: Dead Space Stuttering, Lags or Freezing Badly on PC

Dead Space is a scientific horror game developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts. The game has seen immense growth after its release. The players love the concept of horror gameplay that the developers have created. However, many players who have downloaded the game are reporting stuttering and lag issues with the game. This is ruining their gaming experience, and they are trying to find some fixes to resolve the issue. We are here with some methods through which you can easily resolve the issue.

Why Are You Facing Lag Issues on Dead Space?

Many users are facing the issues of lag on their PC when they are playing the Dead Space. It might happen due to many reasons, which we have listed below.

• You are not connected to a stable internet connection.
• You are running a game that is outdated.
• The system you are trying to run the game does not have minimum system requirements.
• You have not updated the graphics and network driver on your PC.
• There is some problem with the game files.

How To Fix Dead Space Stuttering, Lags, or Freezing Issues on PC

If you are facing issues with the Dead Space, here are some methods to try to resolve the Stuttering Issues on your PC.

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We have recently released a video tutorial that addresses a common issue faced by gamers who play ‘Dead Space’ on their PC. The issue is related to stuttering, lags, or freezing that can occur during gameplay. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter such problems when you’re all set to dive into the game. Therefore, we have compiled a series of troubleshooting steps and fixes to help you overcome this obstacle.

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Check System Requirements

If you want to run the game without any issues or lags, we suggest you check the system requirements through which you will be able to run the game without any issues.

Minimum

• Additional Notes: 50GB SATA SSD
• DirectX: Version 12
• Graphics: AMD RX 5700, GTX 1070
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Network: High-Speed Internet Connection
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 8600
• Storage: 50 GB available space

 

Recommended

• Additional Notes: 50GB SSD PCIe compatible
• DirectX: Version 12
• Graphics: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Geforce RTX 2070
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Network: High-Speed Internet Connection
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5
• Storage: 50 GB available space

 

Check the Internet Connection 

The Internet Connection is vital to run the game without any issues. It would help if you had a strong internet connection for the game to work. We suggest you ensure that you are connected with an internet connection that provides a good download and upload speed. The game files will likely not be loaded without a proper internet connection, and you may face the issue.

We suggest you check the internet connection on your PC. You can quickly check the internet speed with the help of the Internet Speed Checker. You can search for “Internet Speed Checker” on the Web Browser. Click on the most relevant result and check the speed. If the internet speed is stable, then the game has some problems. If your internet connection is unstable, you must fix it and try rerunning the game.

Restart the Device

If you are facing issues with the game, there are chances that there are some issues with the system files of your PC. Sometimes, during the startup of the files, some files are not loaded correctly, due to which you might face this type of issue. We suggest you restart the device and check whether the issues have been resolved.

Remove Background Running Apps

You might be facing this issue because, in the background, many apps are running on your PC. We suggest you close Fallout 3 and other apps from the Task Manager. Follow the given steps to close the background apps.

• Press Ctrl + Alt+ Delete key.
• Click on Task manager.
• Click on More Details to see all the processes.
• For those apps that are not necessary to run in the background, select it.
• Right-click on that and then click on End task.
• Do the same for game processes also that are running in the background.
• After this, check whether you can run the game or not.

Update the Network Driver

The following method you can try to resolve the issue is updating the Network Driver. Your network driver needs to be updated for the game to operate without issues. Sometimes, we neglect to update the network driver, which causes problems with the game’s functionality. First, update the network driver using the instructions below if you haven’t already done so.

• Head to the Start menu.
• Use the search bar to look up “Device Manager.”
• A network choice will be visible on the screen. It can be expanded by clicking it twice.
• Then “right-click” on your network driver.
• A driver update option will now be visible; select it.
• Follow the steps displayed on the screen to finish the update.
• Restart the device after the update is finished.

Verify the Integrity of the Game Files

If your game has not been appropriately downloaded and installed correctly on your PC. You will likely face the issue. However, you can easily verify the game files with the help of a feature provided by Steam and Epic launcher. You will only need to follow a few steps, which are given below.

Via Steam

• Open Start Menu.
• Type “Steam” in the search bar.
• Now, open the app and go to Library.
• Select the game and click on the three dots available there.
• After it, select Properties.
• Head over to the Local Files.
• You will see the option of “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
• Click on it and wait for the process to get completed.
• Now, again run the game and check whether the issue is resolved.

Via Epic Launcher

• Step 1. First of all, go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. Then, in the search bar, search for “Epic Games”.
• Step 3. After that, click on the Epic games that will come in the result.
• Step 4. Now, go to the library.
• Step 5. Then, select the Dead Space game. And right-click on it.
• Step 6. After that, you will see an option of “Verify”.
• Step 7. You will have to click on it.
• Step 8. After that, wait till the process is completed.
• Step 9. Once the process is completed, restart the PC.

After doing this, try running your game. If you cannot start the game, try using the next method.

Update The Graphics Driver

Another method you can try to resolve the issue is updating the Graphic Driver. The PC needs the graphics driver to run the game without any problems. However, many users fail to update their graphics driver, which results in these game-playing problems. As a result, we advise you to see if your computer’s graphics driver has been updated. You can easily accomplish this task using the methods listed below.

• Go to the Start Menu.
• Search for Device Manager.
• Click on the Device Manager search result. You can press Win + X to Open Quick Access Menu and click on Device Manager.
• Select the Graphic Driver and then right-click.
• Now, the update driver option will appear. Click on it.
• Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the update.
• After the update is complete, restart the PC.
• Now check whether your issue is solved or not.

Game’s Graphic Settings

Some users have reported that they could fix the issue by lowering the game’s graphic settings. It is because sometimes our PC might be unable to run the game on the high graphics settings. Thus, it will be better at that time to lower it.

Along with it, some other extra graphics settings are available to enhance the gameplay’s graphics. Even if you disable them, the game will have no impact. You should check those settings.

We will suggest that you should once check the graphics setting of the game and try to change them to low. Once you have done this, then check whether the game is running correctly or not.

Run The Game As an Administrator

Many users have reported that they could fix the issue by running it in Administrator mode. The administrator mode will give the game all the necessary authority required to run it properly. So, if any of the game files cannot work correctly, you will start running properly on your system, and you will be able to resolve the issue. You can do this by following the steps which are given below.

• Select the game application file which you use to start the game.
• Right-click on it and click on the “Run as Administrator” option.

If the game runs perfectly after doing this, you might have issues with your account control settings. As the game is running perfectly, we suggest you do the settings permanently, so you don’t have to repeat the steps every time you start the game. You can easily do this by following the steps which are given below.

• Again, right-click on the game file.
• Now, select the Properties of the game.
• Click on the Compatibility Tab.
• Select the “Run as Administrator” option.

• Now, click on Apply and OK Buttons to save the changes.

Reset The Game

You can try fixing the issue by resetting the game from your Windows. Follow the steps which are given below to do this.

• Open Settings on your PC.
• Now, click on Apps on the left pane of the screen.
• Select the Apps & Features option.
• Search for the game and click on the three dots on the right side by selecting the game.
• Now, click on Advanced options.
• Scroll down and select the Reset option.
• After doing this, check whether the issue has been resolved or not.

Update The Game

Even after following the above method, if your issue is not resolved, we suggest you check the game for any newer updates. There are chances that the developers might have already started to work on the issue, and they will release the update as soon as they can. We suggest you regularly check for updates for the game to see if some new updates are available. You can do this by following the steps which are given below.

Epic Users:

• Step 1. First of all, go to the Start Menu on your PC.
• Step 2. Now, search for the “Epic Games Store” in the search bar.
• Step 3. After that, click on the best relevant “Epic Games Store” result.
• Step 4. Then, Go to the Library.
• Step 5. Now, select the Dead Space game and then right-click on it.
• Step 6. After that, you will see an option of “Update”.
• Step 7. If any update is available, then click to download it.
• Step 8. After that, wait till the process is completed.
• Step 9. Finally, restart your PC and check whether the game is not launching issue is fixed.

Steam Users:

• First of all, open the Start Menu on your PC.
• Type “Steam” in the search bar.
• Click on the best relevant result.
• Go to Library.
• Select the game and right-click on it.
• After it, you will see the option of “Update.”
• If there is any update available, then click to download it.
• Now, wait for the process to get completed.
• After it, restart your system and check whether the game issue is fixed.

Check For Device Update

Windows updates are also essential to avoid this type of issue in the game. Users have reported this occurring while running the game on their outdated windows. When they have updated to the latest one, the issue is resolved. It is because the Windows updates also contain updates for the network drivers, which are necessary to install. In case if you have not updated the windows and have some pending updates on your PC, then you will likely face this issue with your game. Follow the steps given below to check for updates on your computer.

• Open Settings on your computer.
• Click on Windows Update on the left pane of the screen.
• After it, click on Check For Updates.
• If an update is available, click on the Download Now button to download the available updates on your system.

Check For Optional Updates

The optional update is another vital factor in running the game without any issues. This update includes essential drivers update for the PC through which the apps and games run smoothly on your PC. You must follow the steps below to check for optional updates on your computer.

• Press Windows + I Keys to open Settings on your computer.
• Click on Windows Update on the left pane of the screen.
• Select the Advanced Option.
• Now, scroll down and look for the Optional Updates option.
• Select it and check whether there are updates available or not. If an update is available, download it and wait for the process to complete.
• After it, restart your PC and check whether the issue is resolved.

Check Server Outages

Sometimes the issues like freezing and lagging can also occur cause due to a server outage from the game’s end. In this case, we will suggest that you should check whether all the servers of the games are up or not. You can check this by going to their website or through some other third-party websites.

Many users have also reported that the game was freezing because there were server outages at that time. If there is a problem from their end, then you need to wait as you will not be able to do anything at that time. Wait for the official announcements and keep checking the server page. Once they have fixed the issue, you will again be able to play the game without any issues on your PC.

Wrapping Up

Dead Space is a very interesting game, and we are sure you will love it. However, those facing issues with the game will have to implement some fixes, which we listed in this post. We hope that the issues will be resolved after implementing those fixes. That’s it.