How can I fix THRONE AND LIBERTY lag, freeze, stutter, or low FPS drop on PC?

If you’re like me, dealing with a stuttering game can be beyond frustrating. Picture this: you’re just about to enter an intense battle in Throne and Liberty, and your screen freezes. In this article, you will learn how to resolve THRONE AND LIBERTY lagging, Freezing, Stuttering, or Low FPS drop happen on PC. Let’s get it fixed.

Solution 1: Restart PC and Steam

First close the Steam from Task Manager.

Then restart your PC and launch the THRONE AND LIBERTY and check if your problem solved or not.

Don’t ignore this solution as this has solved the issue for many players.

Solution 2: Run the Game as an Administrator

1. Open Steam. Right-click on THRONE AND LIBERTY and click on Manage > Browse local files.
2. Right-click on THRONE AND LIBERTY exe file and select Properties.
3. Go to Compatibility tab and check mark Run this program as an administrator.
4. Then click on Apply and OK.
5. Similarly, follow the same process for start_protected_game exe file.
6. Now, launch the game from the installation folder by double clicking on the game exe file.

Solution 3: Modify Compatibility Settings of the THRONE AND LIBERTY

1. If running the game as admin does not work, then check mark “Disable fullscreen optimizations“.
2. Also, check mark “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” Windows 8 or Windows 7. Click Apply and OK.
3. Now, launch the game from the installation folder and check.
4. Similarly, follow the same process for start_protected_game exe file.

Solution 4: Update Graphics Card Driver

• For AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html
• For NVDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/

Select the correct Graphics card driver for your PC and update it.

Once the Graphics card driver updated, launch THRONE AND LIBERTY and check if your problem is fixed or not.

Solution 5: Modify THRONE AND LIBERTY Launch Options

1. Open Steam. Go to Library, right-click on THRONE AND LIBERTY and select Properties.
2. In the Launch Options, type -dx11 and close the tab.
3. Now, launch the game and check if it solves your issue or not.
4. If not, then type -dx12 or -windowed in Launch Options and then check again.

Solution 6: Check Graphics Settings

Note: If you are able to launch the game then try this method otherwise skip and move to the next solution.

You should check or the graphics settings such as Texture Quality, Resolution, Motion Blur, etc.

If you have turned on or set it to the highest possible settings and the game is crashing, lagging or you are facing any other problem, then you should lower it or disable it to fix the issue.

Solution 7: Disable Overlays

Disable Steam Overlay

Go to your Steam Library > right-click Bodycam > Properties > Turn off “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game“.

Disable Discord Overlay

Launch Discord on PC. Then click on Gear icon in the app botton left corner. Click on Game Overlay option on the left panel and then toggle off the “Enable In-Game Overlay“.

Disable NVIDIA Overlay

Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience > Settings > General > Turn off “In-Game Overlay“.

Similarly disable overlay in all apps or close all other overlay apps. (GeForce Experience, NVIDIA Shadow Play Overlay, AMD Overlay) and then launch the game and check.

Solution 8: Allow THRONE AND LIBERTY Through Firewall/Antivirus

1. In Windows Search, type Windows Defender Firewall and open it, then click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Change settings > Allow another app > Browse.
2. Browse to the game folder and add THRONE AND LIBERTY exe file and start_protected_game exe file.
3. Make sure both Private and Public is checked.
4. Also, allow THRONE AND LIBERTY exe file from your Antivirus program or disable it for a while.

Solution 9: Close Conflicting Programs

• Disconnect external USB drive, mouse, disconnect additional joystick/controllers, multiple monitor connected to PC.
• Unplug the Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.
• End the task for Razer Synapse or MSI Dragon Center from Task Manager.
• Close all of your tabs to free up RAM and relaunch the game.

Solution 10: Install Visual C++ Files

1. Download and Install both X86 and X64 Visual C++ files.
2. Restart your PC.
3. Launch the game and see if problem solved or not.

Solution 11: Clear Download Cache

1. Open Steam, click on word Steam at top left and select Settings.
2. Go to Downloads tab and then click on Clear Cache next to Clear Download Cache.

Solution 12: Verify integrity of game files

1. Open Steam and go to Library.
2. Right-click on Bodycam and select Properties.
3. Go to Installed Files tab.
4. Click on “Verify integrity of game files“.
5. Now, check if your problem is solved or not.

Solution 13: Run Game on Dedicated Graphics Card

1. In Windows Search, type “Graphics Settings” and open it.
2. Then click on Browse button and go to the game installation folder.
3. Select THRONE AND LIBERTY exe file and click on Add.
4. After adding, click on Options ans select “High Performance” and then click on “Save“.

Similarly, follow the same process for start_protected_game exe file. Now, launch game and check.

Solution 14: Update Windows

1. Click on Windows icon and then click on Settings.
2. On the left pane, click on Windows Update and then click on Check for updates.
3. If any update is available, then Download and install it.
4. Restart your PC and then launch the game.

Solution 15: Increase virtual memory

1. In Windows Search, type view advanced system settings and click on it.
2. Go to Advanced tab, under Performance, click on Settings.
3. Go to Advanced tab, under Virtual Memory, click on Change.
4. Uncheck “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives“.
5. Select your Windows driver (usually C:).
6. Choose “Custom size” and set the “Initial size” and “Maximum size“.
   • Set Initial Size: 1.5 x Total RAM and Maximum Size: 3 x Total Ram
   • For example, if your PC installed RAM is 16GB, then enter the value as follow:
     • Initial Size (MB): 24576
     • Maximum Size (MB): 49152
   • if your PC installed RAM is 32GB, then enter the value as follow:
     • Initial Size (MB): 49152
     • Maximum Size (MB): 98304
   • if your PC installed RAM is 8GB, then enter the value as follow:
     • Initial Size (MB): 12288
     • Maximum Size (MB): 24576
7. Click Set and then OK.

Solution 16: Reinstall THRONE AND LIBERTY

If all fixes failed, then uninstall THRONE AND LIBERTY from your PC. Restart your PC and reinstall the game on SSD and then check.

Feel free to mix these steps up based on what works for you. And remember, patience pays off!