Fix: Scorn Stuttering, Lags, or Freezing constantly

Scorn is a first-person biopunk survival horror adventure game set in a nightmare universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. It was recently launched by Ebb Software and Kepler Interactive and is currently available for Windows and Xbox Series X|S platforms. However, to run the game properly, you need to have enough hardware configuration, especially for PC. Not everyone may have such a configuration to run the game in full resolution and higher FPS. This is quite common for most PC titles because they are performance-hungry.

If you are experiencing issues like stuttering, lags, crashes, frame drops, etc., while playing Scorn on your PC, it can be quite frustrating. Depending on the compatibility factor, it can be a severe issue on some PCs. Therefore, it’s always better to fix the issue so that 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.

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Check System Requirements

Check out the system requirements of the Scorn game below to ensure that your PC configuration meets the game’s system requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: QuadCore AMD Ryzen 3 3300X / Intel Core i5-8400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD (Solid State Drive)

Recommended Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600/Intel Core i7-8700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD (Solid State Drive)

Fix: Scorn 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 to some extent depending on which resolution and quality you’re playing the game, apart from FPS count.

1. Use Launch Options

  • Open your Steam client > Go to Library > Right-click on the Scorn.
  • 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.
  • If there is an update available, it’ll automatically download and install the latest version.
  • Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to change effects.

3. Run the game as an administrator

Make sure to 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 Scorn 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 Scorn game task.
  • Select Set Priority to High.
  • Close Task Manager.
  • Finally, run the Scorn game to check for the issue.

5. Verify Integrity of Game Files

If in case there is an issue with the game files and somehow it gets 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 Scorn 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:

  1. Start by launching the Epic Games Launcher on your computer.
  2. Once the launcher is open, click on ‘Library’ in the left sidebar to view your list of games.
  3. Find the game whose files you want to verify from your list of installed games.
  4. Click on the three dots under the game’s title to open a menu with more options.
  5. In the menu, click on ‘Verify.’ This option will start the process of checking your game files.
  6. The launcher will begin verifying the game files, which might take a few minutes, depending on the game’s size and your computer’s speed.
  7. Once verification is done, any missing or corrupted files will be re-downloaded and replaced. After this, you should be able to launch your game without issues.

6. Change GPU Settings

Make sure to change the graphics card settings on the PC by following the steps below to check if the problem has been fixed or not.

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 ‘Scorn’ 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. It would be best if you tried disabling it by following the steps below:

  • Locate the Scorn game directory.
  • Find and right-click on the Scorn.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 Scorn

If you haven’t updated your Scorn 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 Scorn 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 > Once done, close the Steam client.
  • Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again.

For Epic Launcher: 

  • Open the Epic Launcher client > Go to Library > Look for Scorn from the left pane.
  • It would be best if you tapped on the three-dot icon on your Scorn application.
  • Make sure to check the auto-update to get a new update installation 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.

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