- Launch the Nvidia Control Panel from the Start menu. If it’s not installed, go to Microsoft Store and install it.
- Go to ‘3D Settings’ > Select ‘Manage 3D settings’ in the Nvidia Control Panel interface.
- Select ‘Program Settings’ > Click on ‘Add’ and select ‘Gray Zone Warfare’ from the list of programs on your PC.
- If the game application isn’t listed, click ‘Browse’ and head over to the installed Gray Zone Warfare directory on the drive. Simply locate the Gray Zone Warfare folder and add the HaloInfinite.exe application > Then select the game in the list and add it.
- Now, scroll down to ‘Vertical sync’ > Click on it and select ‘On’ to enable it. This will force the Gray Zone Warfare game to use V-Sync every time.
- Restart your computer to apply changes and play the game to check for the issue again.
2. Try Lowering In-Game Graphics Settings
To resolve frame drops or stuttering issues in Gray Zone Warfare, start by lowering the in-game graphics settings on your PC or console. Reducing display options such as texture details, shadow effects, v-sync, and anti-aliasing can help improve performance. Turning off these settings should increase your FPS and result in smoother gameplay, making for a more enjoyable experience. Give it a try to see if this resolves the performance problems.
3. Update GPU Drivers
If you haven’t updated your graphics driver on the Windows computer, install the latest patch version. To do so, you’ll need to check for available updates by following the steps below:
- Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
- Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.
- Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If an update is available, the system will automatically download & install it.
- Once done, restart the computer to apply changes immediately.
4. Close Unnecessary Background Tasks
Another thing you can do is simply close unnecessary background tasks on your PC to ensure there is no additional consumption of system resources happening in the background. Make sure to keep Gray Zone Warfare, Steam, and other system-related tasks running as it is. To clear out background tasks:
- Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Click on the Processes tab > Select the task you want to close.
- Once selected, click on End Task. Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.
- Finally, restart your computer to change effects immediately, and check for Gray Zone Warfare screen flickering or tearing issues.
5. Check Your Internet Connection
It would be best if you also checked the internet connection on your PC to see whether it’s running well. A slower internet speed or unstable connectivity can cause issues with the game launching or fetching data from the server. You can also try switching the internet connection from wired (ethernet) to wireless (Wi-Fi) to cross-check the network connectivity problem.
If your IP address has issues or your DNS address is troubling you, use the Google DNS address on the PC to avoid rubberbanding connections, stuttering, or even lagging issues, which can happen due to slow internet.
6. Update Gray Zone Warfare
Sometimes, an outdated game version can also bring multiple bugs or issues. Updating your Gray Zone Warfare game is better by following the steps below. If an update is available, then install the latest patch. To do this:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on Gray Zone Warfare from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update. If an update is available, make sure to click on Update.
- Installing the update > and closing the Steam client may take some time.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try relaunching the game.
7. Verify the Integrity of Game Files
If there is an issue with the game files and they get corrupted or missing, perform this method to check for the issue easily.
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Gray Zone Warfare 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, restart your computer.
If your Windows system is running in Balanced mode in Power Options, just set the High-Performance mode for better results. However, this option will take higher power usage or battery usage. To do this:
- Click on the Start Menu > Type Control Panel and click on it from the search result.
- Now, go to Hardware and Sound > Select Power Options.
- Click on High Performance to select it.
- Close the window and fully shut down your computer. To do this, click on the Start Menu > Go to Power > Shut Down.
- Once your computer is turned off, you can recharge it.
9. 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 Gray Zone Warfare game task.
- Select Set Priority to High > Close Task Manager.
- Finally, run the Gray Zone Warfare game to check if it crashes on the PC.
10. Update Windows
Updating the Windows OS build is essential for PC users and gamers to reduce system glitches, compatibility issues, and crashes. Meanwhile, the latest version mostly includes additional features, improvements, security patches, and more. To do that:
- Press the Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
- Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
- It may take a while to complete the update.
- Once done, restart your computer to install the update.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
